DISCOVER
SPOKANE LIKE THE LOCALS DO
Your go-to guide for the best food, drinks, shops, and hidden gems in Spokane, Washington. Curated by a born-and-raised local who actually knows the city.
Beyond the tourist trail ,
THE SPOKANE LOCAL Experience
Explore Our Favorite Spokane Washington Spots!
Eats Tour: Best Places to Eat in Spokane
Discover Spokane’s best restaurants. From hole-in-the-wall comfort food to brand-new local favorites, this is your guide to where Spokane locals actually eat.
Local Shops Tour: Best Places to Shop in the Lilac City
A curated list of Spokane’s locally owned boutiques, vintage shops, thrift stores, and specialty stores. Shop small and discover businesses you won’t find anywhere else.
Bars & Drink Tour: Our Favorite Wineries, Breweries, Cocktail bars, or Dives
A local guide to the best bars, breweries, wine bars, and late-night spots in Spokane. Whether you’re looking for craft cocktails, cozy winter bars, or local breweries, this tour highlights Spokane’s real nightlife scene.
Spokane Destinations & Landmarks Tour
Explore Spokane’s most iconic landmarks, must-see destinations, and the hidden spots only locals know about. From historic structures and scenic viewpoints to parks, bridges, river trails, and long-time Spokane staples, this tour shows you the places that define our city.
Who Am I?
Spokane Local & Passionate Marketer
Hi! I’m Jaden Anderson, a fifth-generation Spokanite, Business Owner of JAM! Socials, Content Creator, and The Spokane Local!
I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington, and I genuinely believe this city has so much more to offer than people give it credit for.
I started The Spokane Local to showcase the local restaurants, shops, parks, and experiences that make this place special. Spokane does not suck and I’m here to prove it, one local recommendation at a time.
Follow along on Instagram or Tiktok for real reviews, hidden gems, and the spots only locals know.
DID YOU KNOW?
#1: THE FALLS
The Spokane Falls, on the Spokane River right in downtown Spokane, is the largest urban waterfall in the United States!
At peak spring runoff, the Spokane River has recorded flows over 13,200 cubic feet per second! That’s roughly 98,600 gallons every single second.
#2: FATHER'S DAY
Spokane is the birthplace of Father’s Day!
The first official celebration was in Spokane in 1910, thanks to Spokane local Sonora Smart Dodd.
#3: HOOPFEST
The city hosts the world’s largest 3-on-3 outdoor basketball tournament, known as Hoopfest
With over 6,000 teams, hundreds of courts, and tens of thousands of fans flooding downtown Spokane every year.
#4: SPOKANE FAME
Spokane has produced a ton of famous people for its size including..
John Stockton (NBA legend)
Craig T. Nelson (actor – Coach, Parenthood)
Sydney Sweeney (actress – Euphoria, White Lotus)
Bing Crosby (Singer, Actor)
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