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ITINERARY
5h 13m281 miles23 stops
1
Saint James Cathedral
2
Union Station Great Hall
3
WaMu Theater
4
Owen Beach
5
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
6
The Beach Tavern at Titlow
7
Paradise Bowl Entertainment Center
8
Gas Works Park
From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area.
9
Discovery Park
This 534-acre nature park boasts extensive trails and breathtaking views amid lush nature. It occupies most of the historic Fort Lawton site and features heritage buildings like a chapel, gymnasium, and horse stable. You can also hike or bike through the forest and visit the West Point Lighthouse and the beach for views of downtown Seattle and Mount Rainer from a distance. The surroundings are mostly residential, so bring some food to have a picnic. You can visit Discovery Park for free but expect to pay for parking which is quite limited and fills up quickly especially on weekends. – Tripadvisor
10
Riverside State Park - Bowl and Pitcher
11
John A. Finch Arboretum
12
Campbell House
The Campbell House was designed by local architect, Kirtland Cuter. Learn about the Campbell household and the changes in business, community life, and technology that faced this family, its servants, and its community, circa 1910. The journey starts in the Campbell House Activity Center located in the Carriage House. To visit Campbell House, please register first at the Northwest Museum admissions located here on campus. Tours are Tuesday-Friday and Sundays at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3 pm and are included in your admission price. Saturdays tend to be open house. Please feel free call ahead if you have any questions.
13
Nectar Wine and Beer in Kendall Yards
14
SkyRide
15
Mobius Discovery Center
Sparking the curiosity of children through exploration, play, and the arts, and igniting imaginations of all ages with fascinating exhibits, technology, and skill-building activities. Mobius Discovery Center provides a unique continuum of experiential learning that cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities – foundational skills that create lifelong learners. Mobius is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
16
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
17
The Flour Mill
18
Black Label Brewing
Located in the heart of downtown Spokane in the Saranac Commons, this small brewery puts out some big flavor. Using locally sourced and primarily organic ingredients, Black Label prides itself on small, high quality batches of beer made on site on their 4-bbl brew system. With several staples they have a beer for everyone and the nearby food shops( Common Crumb Bakery, Mediterrano Cafe and the Saranac Public House) make staying to enjoy a few beers worth it!!
19
St. John's Cathedral
20
Sharpshooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop
Spokane's only indoor shooting range & largest selection of firearms locally. Services include safety classes, gun sales, gunsmith, & shooting range. We offer a safe environment to first time shooters and groups of all sizes. Your always welcome to bring your own firearms or choose from the over 150 guns we have to offer!
21
Avista Stadium
22
The Black Diamond
23
Spokane Valley Mall
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Saint James Cathedral
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(99) review
804 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-1296
2
Start:Union Station Great Hall
Seattle, Washington·
4.0
(9) review
401 S Jackson St Seattle, WA 98104 Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104-2826
3
Start:WaMu Theater
Seattle, Washington·
3.5
(9) review
800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134-1200
4
Start:Owen Beach
Tacoma, Washington·
4.5
(89) review
Tacoma, WA 98407
5
Start:W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
Tacoma, Washington·
4.5
(89) review
316 S G St Wright Park, Tacoma, WA 98405-4733
6
Start:The Beach Tavern at Titlow
Tacoma, Washington·
4.0
(9) review
8612 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98465-1004
7
Start:Paradise Bowl Entertainment Center
Tacoma, Washington·
3.5
(9) review
12505 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444-5064
8
Start:Gas Works Park
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(995) review
From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area.
9
Start:Discovery Park
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(879) review
This 534-acre nature park boasts extensive trails and breathtaking views amid lush nature. It occupies most of the historic Fort Lawton site and features heritage buildings like a chapel, gymnasium, and horse stable. You can also hike or bike through the forest and visit the West Point Lighthouse and the beach for views of downtown Seattle and Mount Rainer from a distance. The surroundings are mostly residential, so bring some food to have a picnic. You can visit Discovery Park for free but expect to pay for parking which is quite limited and fills up quickly especially on weekends. – Tripadvisor
10
Start:Riverside State Park - Bowl and Pitcher
Spokane, Washington·
4.5
(74) review
4427 N Aubrey L White Pkwy, Spokane, WA 99205-3939
11
Start:John A. Finch Arboretum
Spokane, Washington·
4.5
(86) review
3404 W Woodland Blvd, Spokane, WA 99224-2240
12
Start:Campbell House
Spokane, Washington·
4.5
(81) review
The Campbell House was designed by local architect, Kirtland Cuter. Learn about the Campbell household and the changes in business, community life, and technology that faced this family, its servants, and its community, circa 1910. The journey starts in the Campbell House Activity Center located in the Carriage House. To visit Campbell House, please register first at the Northwest Museum admissions located here on campus. Tours are Tuesday-Friday and Sundays at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3 pm and are included in your admission price. Saturdays tend to be open house. Please feel free call ahead if you have any questions.
13
Start:Nectar Wine and Beer in Kendall Yards
Spokane, Washington·
4.0
(9) review
1331 W Summit Pkwy, Spokane, WA 99201-7005
14
Start:SkyRide
Spokane, Washington·
3.5
(92) review
Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA 99201
15
Start:Mobius Discovery Center
Spokane, Washington·
4.5
(88) review
Sparking the curiosity of children through exploration, play, and the arts, and igniting imaginations of all ages with fascinating exhibits, technology, and skill-building activities. Mobius Discovery Center provides a unique continuum of experiential learning that cultivates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities – foundational skills that create lifelong learners. Mobius is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
16
Start:Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Spokane, Washington·
4.0
(73) review
720 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99201-2134
17
Start:The Flour Mill
Spokane, Washington·
4.0
(8) review
621 W Mallon Ave, Spokane, WA 99201-2163
18
Start:Black Label Brewing
Spokane, Washington·
4.5
(7) review
Located in the heart of downtown Spokane in the Saranac Commons, this small brewery puts out some big flavor. Using locally sourced and primarily organic ingredients, Black Label prides itself on small, high quality batches of beer made on site on their 4-bbl brew system. With several staples they have a beer for everyone and the nearby food shops( Common Crumb Bakery, Mediterrano Cafe and the Saranac Public House) make staying to enjoy a few beers worth it!!
19
Start:St. John's Cathedral
Spokane, Washington·
4.5
(79) review
127 E 12th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202-1105
20
Start:Sharpshooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop
Spokane, Washington·
5.0
(8) review
Spokane's only indoor shooting range & largest selection of firearms locally. Services include safety classes, gun sales, gunsmith, & shooting range. We offer a safe environment to first time shooters and groups of all sizes. Your always welcome to bring your own firearms or choose from the over 150 guns we have to offer!
21
Start:Avista Stadium
Spokane, Washington·
4.5
(88) review
602 N Havana St, Spokane, WA 99202-4616
22
Start:The Black Diamond
Spokane, Washington·
3.0
(8) review
9614 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99206-3619
23
Start:Spokane Valley Mall
Spokane, Washington·
4.0
(93) review
14700 E Indiana Ave, Spokane, WA 99216-1839
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What's the driving distance between Seattle and Spokane?
The distance is 281 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 5h 13m mins in normal traffic
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