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Spokane

Spokane is the second-largest city in Washington State, and the largest between Seattle and Minneapolis. It is the economic hub of the "Inland Empire", a name used for Eastern Washington and the Idaho Panhandle (pre-dating by nearly a century the use of the same title by a region in Southern California). It is at the north edge of the Palouse, where gently rolling hills of wheat fields end at the Spokane River valley.

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    Gonzaga Bulldogs

    The sports teams of Gonzaga University, officially nicknamed "Bulldogs" but affectionately called "Zags", are one of the city's great institutions. While the Zags have teams in nine men's and nine women's sports (though not football—the school dropped that sport during World War II), by far the biggest attraction is men's basketball, which has developed into a national power in the 21st century, making the championship game in 2017 and 2021. The McCarthey Athletic Center, home to basketball, always sells out for men's games and often for women's games (the capacity is only 6,000). Usually, one men's game a year is played at the much larger Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, and a second men's game is taken to Seattle. Most other Zags teams play on campus, and tickets are much easier to get than for basketball.

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    Numerica SkyRide

    Gondolas take you for an up-close view of the falls from a suspended height.

    Daily 10AM-7PM

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    The Knitting Factory

    One of the Northwest's premier concert houses. It is a 1,500-capacity concert venue, and features top performers from around the world and dance club nights hosted weekly.

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    Bare Buns Fun Run

    Largest clothing-optional timed road race in the U.S., since 1984. 5 km run/walk on pressed gravel. Family-oriented code of conduct applies. Drive with caution on the narrow, winding road, which becomes unpaved at the end of the lake shore.

    Last Sun in July

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    Bloomsday

    This 12-km all-ages run/walk is one of the world's largest timed road-races with over 50,000 participants each year.

    first Sun in May

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    Get Lit! Programs Festival

    The week-long literary festival with educational outreach programs throughout the year. It celebrates literature for all ages with readings, workshops, panel discussions, slams, fairs, contests, and more.

    April

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    Hoopfest

    The world's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, with courts spread out all over downtown.

    last weekend in June

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    Lilac Festival

    The country's largest Armed Forces Day celebration including the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade.

    third Sat in May

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    Mt. Spokane

    Has excellent skiing in the wintertime, including cross-country, at Mt. Spokane Ski Resort. If you don't ski, Mt. Spokane State Park, has camping and daytime recreation. In the Selkirk Mountains, at the top of the 5,883-foot summit there are great views as far as Canada.

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    OutSpokane Pride Parade & Rainbow Festival

    Eastern Washington's largest gay, lesbian, and transgender festival.

    June

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    Northern Quest Resort & Casino

    100 N. Hayford Rd, Airway Heights

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    Spokane International Film Festival

    The festival presents a weekend of independent film.

    first weekend of February