Food scene
Great Thai. One of my absolute favorites. The garlic stir fry with beef or the volcano beef are delicious! Please check with them for current covid restrictions.
101 E Hastings Rd Suite A and B,
(509) 290-5993
https://www.kunisthai.com
15 minutes into town. (By Fred Meyer and Village Center Cinemas)
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Kuni's Thai Cuisine
101 East Hastings Road
Great Thai. One of my absolute favorites. The garlic stir fry with beef or the volcano beef are delicious! Please check with them for current covid restrictions.
101 E Hastings Rd Suite A and B,
(509) 290-5993
https://www.kunisthai.com
15 minutes into town. (By Fred Meyer and Village Center Cinemas)
Caruso’s (U-District): Pizza, Sandwiches
Downtown. Another favorite. Fantastic Pizza and Sandwiches. “The Godfather” and “Pardon My French dip” are my favorite sandwiches. Please check with them for covid restrictions.
1120 N Division St. Spokane, WA 99202
509-868-0585
https://carusosandco.com/locations
35 minutes into town.
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Caruso's Sandwiches and Artisan Pizza
2314 N Argonne RdCaruso’s (U-District): Pizza, Sandwiches
Downtown. Another favorite. Fantastic Pizza and Sandwiches. “The Godfather” and “Pardon My French dip” are my favorite sandwiches. Please check with them for covid restrictions.
1120 N Division St. Spokane, WA 99202
509-868-0585
https://carusosandco.com/locations
35 minutes into town.
Didier’s Frozen Yogurt and more
Good sandwiches, burgers, and frozen yogurt. The croissant BLT is a very satisfying sandwich. Please check with them for covid restrictions.
https://www.darkhorserestaurantgroup.com/didier-s-yogurt-more.
15 minute drive (right by Sweet Frostings, another of my favorites)
Didier's Yogurt & More
10410 N Division StDidier’s Frozen Yogurt and more
Good sandwiches, burgers, and frozen yogurt. The croissant BLT is a very satisfying sandwich. Please check with them for covid restrictions.
https://www.darkhorserestaurantgroup.com/didier-s-yogurt-more.
15 minute drive (right by Sweet Frostings, another of my favorites)
Sweet Frostings: Whitworth location (dessert). I never thought I'd like cupcakes. But I love theirs! Fun flavors. Seasonal treats. The vanilla salted caramel cupcake "takes the cake!" Get the box of 4, 6, or 12, take them home and cut them up so everyone can sample!
10406 N Division. Spokane, WA 99218
509.368.9811
https://sweetfrostingsbakeshop.com
15 minute drive into town (right by Didier’s)
Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop
10406 N Division StSweet Frostings: Whitworth location (dessert). I never thought I'd like cupcakes. But I love theirs! Fun flavors. Seasonal treats. The vanilla salted caramel cupcake "takes the cake!" Get the box of 4, 6, or 12, take them home and cut them up so everyone can sample!
10406 N Division. Spokane, WA 99218
509.368.9811
https://sweetfrostingsbakeshop.com
15 minute drive into town (right by Didier’s)
Texas Roadhouse. Most people know this American steak house chain. Tasty, fairly affordable.
7611 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 505-1080
20 minutes into town.
Call ahead (as you're driving in) to get your name on the list.
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Texas Roadhouse
402 W Neider AveTexas Roadhouse. Most people know this American steak house chain. Tasty, fairly affordable.
7611 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 505-1080
20 minutes into town.
Call ahead (as you're driving in) to get your name on the list.
Eaten there after visiting the MAC, which is around the corner. Reservations are encouraged. Small, Upper-scale Italian restaurant with very nice food. Please contact them for covid restrictions. www.italiatrattoriaspokane.com
(509) 459-6000
144 S Cannon St. Spokane, WA 99201
30 minute drive
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Italia Trattoria
144 S Cannon StEaten there after visiting the MAC, which is around the corner. Reservations are encouraged. Small, Upper-scale Italian restaurant with very nice food. Please contact them for covid restrictions. www.italiatrattoriaspokane.com
(509) 459-6000
144 S Cannon St. Spokane, WA 99201
30 minute drive
Sightseeing
Mt. Spokane State Park:
Discover pass needed for parking. https://www.discoverpass.wa.gov
Hiking, mountain biking, skiing, or just drive to the top where the warming hut is for a great view!
Address: 26107 N Mt Spokane Park Dr, Mead, WA 99021
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I-State Park yeMount Spokane
26107 N Mt Spokane Park DrMt. Spokane State Park:
Discover pass needed for parking. https://www.discoverpass.wa.gov
Hiking, mountain biking, skiing, or just drive to the top where the warming hut is for a great view!
Address: 26107 N Mt Spokane Park Dr, Mead, WA 99021
Riverside State Park:
(Discover pass needed for parking. http://discoverpass.wa.gov)
Swinging bridge, hiking, mountain biking, follows the Spokane river.
parks.state.wa.us/573/Riverside
30 minute drive.
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Riverside State Park - Bowl and Pitcher
4427 N Aubrey L White PkwyRiverside State Park:
(Discover pass needed for parking. http://discoverpass.wa.gov)
Swinging bridge, hiking, mountain biking, follows the Spokane river.
parks.state.wa.us/573/Riverside
30 minute drive.
Greenbluff:
Group of farms that often have seasonal events.
Gift shops and u-pick produce options are up there.
https://greenbluffgrowers.com
15 minute drive.
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Green Bluff
Greenbluff:
Group of farms that often have seasonal events.
Gift shops and u-pick produce options are up there.
https://greenbluffgrowers.com
15 minute drive.
Otherwise know at the MAC.
Located in Browne’s Addition, near Downtown. Small but pleasant museum. Check their website for current exhibits and covid restrictions. Visit lasts about 1-2 hours. 30 minute drive.
Nice to follow this up with a visit to Italia Trattoria, a great upper-scale Italian restaurant around the corner. Reservations encouraged.
www.northwestmuseum.org
(509) 456-3931
2316 W First Ave. Spokane, WA 99201
www.italiatrattoriaspokane.com
(509) 459-6000
144 S Cannon St. Spokane, WA 99201
30 minute drive
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Iziko Lomuzi wezobuciko nezobomi eNtshona-Koloni
2316 W 1st AveOtherwise know at the MAC.
Located in Browne’s Addition, near Downtown. Small but pleasant museum. Check their website for current exhibits and covid restrictions. Visit lasts about 1-2 hours. 30 minute drive.
Nice to follow this up with a visit to Italia Trattoria, a great upper-scale Italian restaurant around the corner. Reservations encouraged.
www.northwestmuseum.org
(509) 456-3931
2316 W First Ave. Spokane, WA 99201
www.italiatrattoriaspokane.com
(509) 459-6000
144 S Cannon St. Spokane, WA 99201
30 minute drive
Neighborhoods
Walk our neighborhood: Little Free Library, too!
2.5 mile round-trip walk from the front door of the house. Lovely walk in the pines and houses on acreage. If you feel like it, check out the Little Free Library we have on the corner.
Walk down the driveway and turn left. Stay on that and it loops around back up the hill.
40-45 minute walk with some good hills.
Buckeye
Walk our neighborhood: Little Free Library, too!
2.5 mile round-trip walk from the front door of the house. Lovely walk in the pines and houses on acreage. If you feel like it, check out the Little Free Library we have on the corner.
Walk down the driveway and turn left. Stay on that and it loops around back up the hill.
40-45 minute walk with some good hills.
Inside Things to Do
Village Center Cinemas: Wandermere. Closed for Covid. Closest movie theater. Nice, solid theater with lots of options. Make sure to pick the “Wandermere” location.
www.spokanemovies.com
12622 N. Division
Spokane, WA 99218
Showtimes: (509) 232-7727
10 minute drive.
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Village Centre Cinemas
12622 N Division StVillage Center Cinemas: Wandermere. Closed for Covid. Closest movie theater. Nice, solid theater with lots of options. Make sure to pick the “Wandermere” location.
www.spokanemovies.com
12622 N. Division
Spokane, WA 99218
Showtimes: (509) 232-7727
10 minute drive.
Nearest Grocery Stores
Fred Meyer: Wandermere Location
12120 N Division St. Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 465-4400
My Favorite.
Large, nice grocery store. Pharmacy. Clothing. Home. Organic/Natural foods. Electronics. Toys. Solves a lot of needs in one place. Open till 11 pm.
10 minute drive.
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Fred Meyer
400 S Thor StFred Meyer: Wandermere Location
12120 N Division St. Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 465-4400
My Favorite.
Large, nice grocery store. Pharmacy. Clothing. Home. Organic/Natural foods. Electronics. Toys. Solves a lot of needs in one place. Open till 11 pm.
10 minute drive.
Yoke’s Fresh Market: Mead Location.
14202 N Market St, Mead, WA 99021 Nice, well-rounded grocery store. Pharmacy. Small but nice organic/natural foods section.
10 minute drive.
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Yoke's Fresh Market - Mead
14202 N Market StYoke’s Fresh Market: Mead Location.
14202 N Market St, Mead, WA 99021 Nice, well-rounded grocery store. Pharmacy. Small but nice organic/natural foods section.
10 minute drive.
Costco: Mead, WA Location
'Nuff said.
12020 N Newport Hwy, Mead, WA 99021
10-15 minute drive
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Costco Wholesale
12020 N Newport HwyCostco: Mead, WA Location
'Nuff said.
12020 N Newport Hwy, Mead, WA 99021
10-15 minute drive
This one is the furthest away. Lots of traffic, not the greatest part of town. But sometimes you just need a Trader Joe's.
5520 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99208
(Not the greatest part of town. But doable.)
25 minute drive into town. Lots of traffic.
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Trader Joe's
5520 N Division StThis one is the furthest away. Lots of traffic, not the greatest part of town. But sometimes you just need a Trader Joe's.
5520 N Division St, Spokane, WA 99208
(Not the greatest part of town. But doable.)
25 minute drive into town. Lots of traffic.