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Spokane Falls SkyRide: Riding Over the Falls in Downtown Spokane

Writer: Mischa Francis Velasco
Mischa Francis Velasco
8 hours ago
2 min read

The Spokane Falls SkyRide, officially the Numerica SkyRide, is one of the most fun ways to see the waterfalls that roar right through downtown Spokane, Washington. Enclosed cable cars glide down into the river gorge, pass under the historic Monroe Street Bridge, and float in front of the thundering Lower Falls before climbing back up.


The ride has its roots in Expo '74, the World's Fair that turned Spokane's old rail yards into Riverfront Park. Gondolas carried fair visitors over the river back then, and today the SkyRide keeps that tradition alive, giving you one of the best views in the city.


Spokane, Washington Gondolas Over the Spokane River

TAKE A SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF SPOKANE:


Spokane's Depot to Daydreams Walking Tour is a self-guided GPS audio tour through Riverfront Park and historic downtown that ends right near the SkyRide.


Along the way you'll learn:

  • How Spokane rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1889

  • Why the Looff Carrousel was a wedding gift

  • How Expo '74 changed the city forever

  • Where Bing Crosby got his start


The walk takes a little over an hour.



Spokane, Washington Waterfall

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE SPOKANE FALLS SKYRIDE:


  • The ride—A gentle, 15-minute round trip in an enclosed cabin.

  • The cabins—Each holds up to six people, is wheelchair accessible, and has windows that open for photos.

  • The views—The Lower Falls, the river gorge, and the Monroe Street Bridge right above you.

  • The price—Adult tickets were about $14 at last check, with lower prices for kids. Check current prices before you go.


TIPS FOR RIDING THE SKYRIDE:


  • Go in spring. From about March to June, snowmelt makes the falls their biggest and loudest.

  • Ride early on hot days. The SkyRide may close when it's over 90 degrees or very windy.

  • Bring a camera. The open windows make for great photos of the falls.

  • Keep kids close. Children 15 and under must ride with an adult.


MORE TO SEE NEAR THE SKYRIDE:


  • Looff Carrousel—A hand-carved carousel from 1909, just across the park.

  • Great Northern Clocktower—The last piece of the old railroad depot.

  • Huntington Park—A park beside City Hall with close-up views of the falls.

  • Mobius Discovery Center—Hands-on science fun for kids, right next door.


PLAN YOUR TRIP:


Want the full breakdown—where to eat, where to stay, and the best things to do in Spokane? Our Spokane travel guide covers all of it.


Check out our Spokane travel guide to plan your trip.

 
 
 

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