TOURS

Spokane Valley Heritage Museum & Arbor Crest Winery Bus Tour
Sunday, June 16, 3:00 – 6:00 PM PT (Meet at 2:45, group or bus departs at 3:00).
Join us on the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum & Arbor Crest Winery Bus Tour to journey through Spokane's transformational history, from the area's origins to a 20th-century industry hub into a leading destination for tourism, green energy technology, and outdoor adventures. Delve into this vibrant city's rich heritage and cultural roots at one of the top history museums in the Pacific Northwest before ending your day in the picturesque surroundings of the Arbor Crest Winery and historic Cliff House Estate. Gain a unique, inside perspective on the pivotal role of a key industry in Spokane's evolution into a must-see destination, showcasing its exponential tourism growth and its vital contribution to the economic landscape of the Greater Spokane Valley. 

Price: $88 

Image courtesy of Arbor Crest Winery

The Future of Advanced Manufacturing Bus Tour 
Monday, June 17, 3:00 – 6:00 PM PT (Meet at 2:45, group or bus departs at 3:00).
Discover exclusive, behind-the-scenes insights into the City of Spokane Valley's transformative advanced manufacturing industry. Get ready to explore the future of manufacturing on this bus tour as we navigate through the dynamic landscape of Spokane Valley, where groundbreaking processes and advancements are shaping the industry. Join us on this captivating journey to witness the inner workings of state-of-the-art machinery that is pushing boundaries at Mercer Mass Timber, Fabtech, and Hotstart.

Price: $88 

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Expo ’74 50th Anniversary & Riverfront Park Walking Tour 
Monday, June 17, 3:00 – 6:00 PM PT (Meet at 2:45, group departs at 3:00) 
From a rail-centric town to a hub of sustainability and environmental consciousness, embark on a walking tour through time in Spokane's Riverfront Park. Immerse yourself in the city's iconic symbol of transformation during the Expo '74 50th anniversary celebration. This tour will delve into the innovative exhibits and ideas of the time and learn about the visionaries who brought Expo '74 to life. Explore the focal point of Riverfront Park, the Expo ’74 Pavilion, as well as the all-inclusive Providence Playscape, Looff Carrousel, Spokane's Historic Clocktower, and much more.

Price: $88

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Spokane’s Clean Energy Innovation & University District Walking Tour 
Monday, June 17, 3:00 – 6:00 PM PT (Meet at 2:45, group departs at 3:00) 
Join us on an extraordinary walking tour through Spokane's vibrant South University District (SUD), a dynamic crossroads for innovation, education, arts, and commerce in a diverse and evolving neighborhood. The SUD is integral to the broader University District Revitalization Area, integrating tax increment financing (TIF) with a focus on community, creativity, and technological advancement; the area hosts six higher ed institutions, two medical school programs, a smart city testbed, and a burgeoning life sciences sector. Prepare to be inspired by analyzing the staples of this burgeoning hub of innovation, including Catalyst Building, Scott Morris Center for Energy Innovation, and SP3NW, launched in December 2020 to build and support a flexible infrastructure for resilient entrepreneurship.

Price: $88

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Spokane’s North Bank Sports & Recreation Economy Experience Walking Tour 
Monday, June 17, 3:00 – 6:00 PM PT (Meet at 2:45, group departs at 3:00) 
Experience Spokane’s North Bank, where sports and recreation reign supreme. Engage with the vibrant atmosphere of athletics as we unveil the city’s illustrious sporting heritage and its remarkable evolution into a premier destination for sports enthusiasts. This walking tour adventure along the North Bank of the Spokane River will explore the sports industry that defines this exceptional part of Spokane. Get ready to visit the city's premier sporting and recreation facilities, including stops at the iconic Spokane Arena, breathtaking Centennial Trail, Downtown Spokane Partnership's One Spokane Stadium, and The Podium Powered by STCU.

Price: $88

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Kalispel Economic Development & Cultural Economy Bus Tour 
Tuesday, June 18, 1:30 – 4:30 PM PT (Meet at 1:15, bus departs at 1:30).
Over the last 25 years, the Kalispel Tribe has transformed its economy from extreme poverty to operating the largest resort casino in the Northwest – supporting over 2,800 jobs and contributing over $400 million annually to the Spokane region’s economy. Join the Kalispel Development Company on a tour of the Kalispel Tribe’s trust lands and discover the opportunities and challenges facing the Tribe as it embarks on its next great challenge, diversifying and strengthening its economy through the development of a mixed-use master plan in the heart of the fastest growing area of Spokane.

Price: $88 

Image courtesy of www.kalispeltribe.com.