A giant red wagon, garbage eating goat, running statues and of course the waterfalls, make downtown the perfect spot for vacation photos. Yes, I was probably the oldest person riding the carousel, but when in Rome…Īn interesting note: Walt Disney tried to purchase the carousel for his Anaheim property but was outbid.ĭowntown Spokane is an Instagrammers paradise. Visit Riverfront Park, take a ride on the SkyRide (over the Spokane River) and jump on the Looff Ca r rousel. (Visit Spokane)īegin your tour of Spokane by walking around downtown. The SkyRide tram passes under the iconic Monroe Bridge in downtown Spokane, Washington. The city, historically overshadowed by Seattle, is going through a bit of a renaissance as of late and creating a vibe and culture that sets itself apart from its larger neighbor to the west. Natural beauty is around every corner and Spokane is no different. The Pacific Northwest is and has always been one of my favorite places in the country to visit.