Have a Bicycle Adventure in Spokane Washington via the Centennial Trail

The Spokane River Centennial Trail is a paved 37-mile recreational trail for pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles. The trail stretches from Sontag Park in Nine Mile Falls, Washington, to the Washington/Idaho state line. You can explore much of Spokane using the path and the many bicycle lanes on the city streets. Touring the city by bicycle is a way to experience the sights and the sounds and smells of the city at a slower pace.

Visit Riverfront Park

The City of Spokane’s Riverfront Park is a 100-acre park with the spectacular Spokane Falls’ best views. You can access the park via the Centennial Trail and then enjoy attractive walking paths, year-round family and group entertainment options, and Sculpture Walk. While you are there, don’t forget to ride the 1909 Looff Carrousel, run through the Riverfront Park Rotary Interactive Fountain, take a gondola ride, or watch a giant screen IMAX Theatre movie.

Additional attractions include Mini-Golf, Tour Train, video games, food service options including outdoor dining, beer and wine sales, and crowd-pleasers of ice cream, hamburgers, funnel cakes, cotton candy, and more. Be sure to check the hours of operation as each of these attractions are seasonal.

Where To Eat Locally and Farmer Friendly

Since you choose a healthy and environmentally friendly transportation mode, it is only natural to add locally sourced cuisine to your itinerary.

Local beef, regional fresh fish, local gardens, heirloom vegetables, fruits, and tomatoes. They describe their style as “Regionally Sourced Northwest Cuisine.” Wild Sage American Bistro is both relaxing and refined with three dining areas allowing for conversations to flow comfortably yet privately for a beautiful dining experience.

The Wandering Table in Kendall Yards (bit off the trail, but still accessible) says on their website: “This is our chance to taste a meal prepared from the seasons. There is a reason that all great chefs of the world use seasonal, local ingredients. When you stand next to a farmer you work with, and hold a tomato still warm from the sun, or spend a day foraging for mushrooms, inspiration fills you.” If you are making a day of it in Spokane Kendall Yards offers not only The Wandering Table, but other places to dine and drink.

Stay at Hotels That Support the Trail

The Centennial Trail is a big part of Spokane’s bicycle tour, so it only makes sense to support the businesses who also support the trail. Here are two hotels listed as supporters on the Friends of the Trail website.

The Historic Davenport Hotel is a landmark with soaring architecture and rich history that dates back to 1914; it has earned a reputation as Spokane’s grandest hotel. Located right in the heart of downtown Spokane, Washington, it is not far off the trail.

Peaceful river views greet every guest at Red Lion River Inn Spokane. This neighborhood and local-centric hotel on Spokane River offers easy access to The Centennial Trail and Riverfront Park, the perfect place for a leisurely walk or a relaxing bike ride.

These are only a few of Spokane’s things for anyone wanting to tour it by bicycle. Create your own tour and discover something new!

Watch this space for actual ride stories that I will be posting this year about rides to Spokane and other places all around this beautiful area called the Inland Northwest.

Cheers and Ride On!