Spokane's Depot to Daydreams Walking Tour
Spokane's Depot to Daydreams Walking Tour
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Tour Highlights
- Looff Carrousel
Start in Riverfront Park at a hand-carved carousel from 1909, made as a wedding gift and still spinning today.
- Great Northern Clocktower
See the 155-foot clock tower, all that's left of the old railroad depot that once stood here.
- Bennett Block
Spot the seams between three buildings that rose here right after the Great Fire of 1889.
- Paulsen Buildings
Hear how a teenage stowaway named August Paulsen struck it rich and left his name on two downtown towers.
- Bing Crosby Theater
Learn how Spokane launched the career of one of America's most famous singers.
- The Fox Theater
See the Art Deco theater that Spokane saved from demolition and reopened in 2007.
- A Place of Truths Plaza
Pause at a plaza by the falls that honors the hard truths of Spokane's past.
- Numerica SkyRide
End near the cable cars that glide down into the gorge and over the roaring Spokane Falls.
Is This Tour Right for You?
Perfect if you:
Love history and fascinating stories
What To explore at your own pace
prefer a private experience
What to avoid expensive group tours
Maybe not if you:
Don't have a phone
Like to follow the tour guide
Don't like stories
Don't like to go at your own pace
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does the Spokane walking tour take?
The walk takes a little over an hour. Plan extra time if you want to ride the carousel or the SkyRide, or visit Mobius.
- Does the tour work without cell service?
Yes. Download the tour before you go, and it runs completely offline using your phone's GPS.
- Can I pause the tour or explore at my own pace?
Yes. This is a fully self-guided tour—pause anytime to browse Auntie's Bookstore, grab a coffee, or take photos of the falls, and press play when you're ready to keep going.
- Are there admission fees at any of the stops?
The walk is free, but some attractions charge. At the time this tour was made, the Looff Carrousel was about $4 a ride, the Numerica SkyRide was about $14 for adults, and Mobius Discovery Center was about $5. Check current prices before you go.
- Where does the tour start and end?
It starts at the Visit Spokane Visitor Information Center in Riverfront Park and ends at the Mobius Discovery Center, near the Numerica SkyRide.
- Is the walk easy?
Yes. The route follows flat downtown sidewalks and park paths, with a few street crossings.
- Is this tour appropriate for kids?
Yes. Kids love the carousel, the fountain, the SkyRide, and the hands-on fun at Mobius.
- When is the best time to take the tour?
Spring is great for seeing the falls at their biggest, and summer is perfect for the park. The SkyRide may close in high winds or very hot weather.
- What was Expo '74?
It was the 1974 World's Fair, the first in America with an environmental theme. It turned Spokane's old rail yards into today's Riverfront Park.
- Why is Spokane called the Lilac City?
Lilacs grow all over town, and Spokane has celebrated them with a festival every spring since the 1930s.
Why You'll Love ThisTour
Do It Anytime
Start when you’re ready.
Pause Anytime
Take a break and pick up right where you left off.
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