The Spokane River falls running through downtown Spokane

Spokane

A waterfall in the middle of downtown, and the dry sunny side of the state around it.

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Currency
USD
Emergency number
911
Police, Ambulance, Fire
Advisory level
High degree of caution
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (SafeTravel)
Language
English
Local transport
Walkable core
Car useful for lakes and wineries
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Good to know

To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. The US State Department has more information on visas…

To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. If you’re travelling through another country on your way to or from the US, check the entry requirements for that country…

The US Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveller Program (TTP) Global Entry allows pre-approved, low-risk travellers expedited clearance at some US airports. If you’re a British citizen, you can register to get a UK background check…

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Exercise increased caution in United States of America.

Exercise normal security precautions. Latest change: Natural disasters and climate section – added information on Spokane County fires.

The Spokane Falls run hardest with the May snowmelt, and the Riverfront Park gondola crosses directly over them.

Coeur d'Alene in Idaho is 40 minutes east, which makes lake days an easy add on from a Spokane base.

More than 30 wineries have tasting rooms in and around the city, several of them walkable from downtown.

Local knowledge

Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.

Come for the snowmelt

Late May is when the falls through downtown are loudest, and the Centennial Trail is already dry enough to cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)

To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (SafeTravel) currently states: “United States of America: Exercise increased caution” (advisory level 2 of 4). Always check the original advisory before travelling.

Currency: USD. Languages: English. Capital: Washington, D.C..

Sources and freshness

Travel information last reviewed 12 August 2026. Compiled from U.S. Department of State, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and datakyte Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.

Advisories, entry rules and alerts apply to United States as a whole.

Aggregated from official sources. Content is never rewritten — always display the publisher, publication time and original source link.

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