Nicknamed "Lilac City" for its annual lilac festival, Spokane is a town in eastern Washington, where the metro area is home to 570,000 people. This city sits on the Spokane River, just west of the Rocky Mountain foothills.

People know Spokane as the birthplace of Father's Day and the smallest city ever to host the World's Fair,, back in 1974. The city gets its name from the Spokane people, who first inhabited the land and whose name means "children of the sun." They lived off its plentiful fish and game. Fur traders established a trading post in 1810, followed by a medical mission in 1836. Then the US Military forced the Spokane people from their land in the Coeur d'Alene War of 1858, opening the area for US settlement. A military fort was established in 1880, and three years later, the discovery of gold brought an influx of prospectors to settle the area. Spokane's economy experienced an initial boom and then a period of decline. It bounced back with the addition of logging and agriculture to the mining town's economy. Spokane has been growing ever since and is now a thriving eastern Washington community.

Spokane is home to many sites of interest. The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture curates a vast collection of artifacts documenting local history. The museum is also home to a research archive and rotating exhibits from around the world. History and architecture buffs will love the Grace Campbell Memorial House, a historic home built around 1910. This restored house contains artifacts to give visitors a glimpse of life in the early days of Spokane's settlement.

Spokane's Riverfront Park offers a scenic view and a sprawling sculpture garden. You'll find an enticing outdoor walk for art lovers, featuring sculptures by a variety of artists. The garden includes both representational and abstract art in contemporary and traditional styles.

You don't want to miss the power and beauty of Spokane Falls, a waterfall and dam on the Spokane river in the heart of downtown. You can view the waterfalls from several bridges and walkways. The most breathtaking views are available via SkyRide tours in hanging cable cars that allow you to pass right over the water.

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