Travel Reference
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this is one of the finest museums in the Northwest and should not be missed on
a visit to Spokane.
2316 W. First Ave. & 509/456-3931. www.northwestmuseum.org. Admission $7 adults, $5 seniors and stu-
dents, free for children 5 and under; open by donation 1st Fri of each month. Tues-Sun 11am-5pm.
WINE TOURING
While the Spokane area is far too cold to produce much in the way of wine
grapes, there are a handful of wineries in the area that produce wines from
Yakima and Columbia Valley grapes.
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars Located northeast of downtown Spokane in
the historic Cliff House atop a 450-foot-high bluff overlooking the Spokane
River, this winery boasts one of the most spectacular settings of any winery in
the state. The views more than the wines are the reason to visit. Prices are gen-
erally reasonable, though the wines are not very memorable. In summer there
are concerts here.
4705 N. Fruithill Rd. & 509/927-9463. www.arborcrest.com. Daily noon-5pm. Take exit 287 off I-90, go
north on Argonne Rd., turn right on Upriver Dr. and then left on Fruithill Rd.
Caterina Located downtown in the historic Broadview Dairy Building,
Caterina is one of the most consistent wineries in the state. Prices are moderate
($10-$20). The merlot and chardonnay both tend to be quite good.
905 N. Washington St. & 509/328-5069. www.caterina.com. Daily noon-5pm. Take exit 281 off I-90, go
north on Division St. and then left on N. River Dr.
Knipprath Cellars Housed in an old school building in a residential
neighborhood on Spokane's east side, this small winery is most noteworthy for
its port wines, one of which is flavored with chocolate and is absolutely delicious.
5634 E. Commerce Ave. & 509/534-5121. www.knipprath-cellars.com. Thurs-Sun noon-5pm. Take exit
287, go north on Argonne Rd., turn left on Trent Ave., then turn right on Fancher Rd.
Latah Creek Wine Cellars Housed in a Spanish mission-style building
amid industrial complexes that back I-90, this winery seems more interested in
its extensive gift shop offerings than its wines. Although it's known for its mer-
lot, we've found the reds to have very odd flavors. A May wine is a specialty here.
13030 E. Indiana Ave. & 509/926-0164. www.latahcreek.com. Daily 9am-5pm. Take exit 289, go north on
Pines Rd. and then turn right on Indiana Ave.
Townshend Cellar This may be the most out-of-the-way winery in
the Spokane area, but it is well worth searching out for its delicious port wines,
including some made exclusively with huckleberries and some made with grapes
and huckleberries. This winery also does good chardonnay and syrah, and a fun
huckleberry blush that's made with viognier.
16112 Greenbluff Rd. & 509/238-1400. www.townshendcellar.com. May-Nov Fri-Sat noon-6pm; Dec-Apr
Sat-Sun noon-5pm. From I-90, take exit 287, go north on Argonne Rd., which becomes Bruce Rd., turn left
at the “T” intersection onto Day-Mt. Spokane Rd., go 1 ⁄ 2 mile and turn right on Greenbluff Rd.
SPORTS & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Walkers, joggers, and cyclists will want to get in some exercise on the Spokane
River Centennial Trail. The paved trail starts at Nine Mile Falls west of the city
and parallels the river for 37 miles to the Idaho state line, where it connects to
the Idaho Centennial Trail for a final leg into Coeur d'Alene (for a total of 65 miles
of pathway). Bicycle rentals are available at Riverfront Park.
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