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    • EllenH
  • By EllenH on August 26, 2004
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    • looking at the city from across the river - Spokane
    looking at the city from
    across the river
    by EllenH
    The downtown area of Spokane is a huge shopping area, blocks and blocks of stores and theaters, and restaurants. It is beautifully done, right on the river, with a very large city park. For us, who rarely get to a city, this is a very friendly and fun place to visit.

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  • Address: Downtown Spokane
  • Directions: On the river front.
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    Double Tree hotel in the distance.
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    • dabidc
  • By dabidc on September 20, 2004
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    • View to the east. - Spokane
    View to the east.
    by dabidc
    The area called Riverside Park is bounded by the City Centre to the south, the river and Islands to the north and basically bridges to the east and west.

    There is a bike/walking path along both sides of the river, which allows for travels alongside the river for many miles.

    Some bridges do cross the river near downtown, but the activities on the Islands occur without hindrance.

    Attraction in Riverfront Park include an Imax theatre, an 1909 Loof fCarousel, park tour train, amusement rides, restaurant and arcade, with an Ice skating arena in winter.

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  • Website: www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com
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    View across the lake to City centre.
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  • By dabidc on September 20, 2004
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    • Sculpture at Riverfront park - Spokane
    Sculpture at Riverfront park
    by dabidc
    The business and one of the shopping areas in Spokane are quite close to the park, so if you tire of the activities in the park you can walk over for a choice of restaurants or some serious shopping.

    Many of the buildings down town are connected by pedestrian walkways above the traffic.

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  • Website: www.downtown.spokane.net
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    Spokane River Falls.
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  • By dabidc on September 20, 2004
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    • Bridge repairs. - Spokane
    Bridge repairs.
    by dabidc
    The previous photo of Gonzaga University showed the Spokane river as a serene, calm river gently moving from east to west. I have also shown the two side of the river at Riverfront Park. One the calm waters great for boating, the other views show the rapids on the almost uncontrolled section of the river.

    Now you see the combined streams of the river come together and crash down a waterfall and then flow west in the narrow canyon towards High Bridge Park.

    I believe the repairs are to the Monroe Street Birdge.

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    Natural Areas
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  • Updated By Shadownlite on March 27, 2007
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    • Turnball Wildlife Refuge - Spokane
    Turnball Wildlife Refuge
    by Shadownlite
    There are many natural areas all over Spokane and the surrounding area. It is a very "foresty" area. You may want to check out the surrounding areas where you will find many parks, places to go canoeing, hike along trails, and just enjoy nature. There is snow in the wintertime so most places are only accessiable during the Spring and Summer....and during the Fall it is hunting season so some areas are off limits.

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  • Phone: 888-SPOKANE
  • Directions: CVB Visitor Information Center 201 W. Main, Spokane, WA 99201.
  • Website: http://www.spokanechamber.org/
  • Other Contact: http://www.visitspokane.com/
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    Spokane river and one of the Islands
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  • By dabidc on September 20, 2004
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    • The fast flowing River - Spokane
    The fast flowing River
    by dabidc
    Once again the contrast between the tow parts of the river is amazing.

    There is a form of spillway to ensure anyone on the river is not swept into the rapids and later the waterfall.

    I guess in this year of 2004 there is a 30th anniversary of the original Expo 74. the leagacy of the expo is the enhanced Riverfront Park and the fun and pleasure it gives to both visitors and residents alike.

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    Rushing waters flowing fast.
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  • By dabidc on September 20, 2004
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    • More rapids. - Spokane
    More rapids.
    by dabidc
    The site of Riverfront park is an interesting mix of slow moving water, islands, pathways and rapids to the north.

    There are many view points for those interested in photography, those from the north side of the river or the north side of the Islands allow for some fast flowing water crashing across rocks as the river speeds west.

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    Manito Park
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  • Updated By lar-n-me on May 4, 2004
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    90 acres of park and was originally called Montrose Park, name changed in 1903 to Manito Park, which means "'spirit of nature".
    Duncan Garden is a classical European Renaissance-style garden comprising of three acres and highlighted by a large granite fountain. There is also a Perennial Garden, Japanese Garden, and Rose Hill, which features 1500 rose bushes of over 150 varieties. The Gaiser Conservatory has lush floral displays amid tropical foliage.
    There's a duck pond, playground, hiking trails etc.

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  • Directions: Located on Grand Boulevard between 17th and 25th Avenues
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    North side of Island on the Spokane river
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  • By dabidc on September 19, 2004
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    • Rough water ar Riverfront - Spokane
    Rough water ar Riverfront
    by dabidc
    The south side of the island shows of the idyllic side of the Spokane river, cross the bridge to the island and go north to see the wild side of the river.

    The contrast is amazing.

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  • Address: Just a little north of Downtown Spokane.
  • Website: www.visitspokane.com
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    Riverfront Park
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  • Updated By lar-n-me on May 4, 2004
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    by lar-n-me
    Located in downtown Spokane and was the site of Expo '74 World's Fair. The park offers a Dragon Coaster, Ferris Wheel, Bumper Cars, and a Seasonal Ice Skating Rink. Also a full schedule of family entertainment and events such as the Bloomsday Post-Race Celebration, Hoopfest, the IMAX Film Festival, Spokane Music Festival, Pig-Out in the Park, Restaurant Fair, Pow Wow, New Years Eve Celebration, plus many outdoor concerts & other community activities.

    The gondola ride takes you directly over the falls.

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  • Address: downtown spokane
  • Other Contact: helloriverfrontpark@spokanecity
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