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Inside Background
Culture 
Spokane is the second largest city in Washington state, smaller only than...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Health & Safety 
  Spokane 's crime rate is lower than most big cities and generally safe...
Last edited: 13 June 2006
History 
Spokane has a rich Native American heritage, which is evidenced from many of...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Neighborhoods 
  Browne's Addition:   For a historical expericnce visit Browne's addition 5-10...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
There are several ways to come to and from Spokane, depending on how far you...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Getting Around 
  Since many of the sites are spread out.  I would recommend renting a car or...
Last edited: 30 April 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
There are a million and one things to do in Spokane, many activities being...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Events & Festivals 
Spokane is home to a plethora of local events and annual festivals, making it a...
Last edited: 13 September 2008
Family Travel 
  Top activities in and around Spokane: 1.  Manito Park - Plan to spend 1-2hrs...
Last edited: 30 April 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Spokane has a vast, rich mix of musuems and artistic attractions, and the...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
  1.  Visit the Flight Museum at Fairchild AFB 20 min west of the city. 2...
Last edited: 30 April 2006
Sports & Activities 
Spokane is an outdoor-junkie's dream year-round. In spring and summer, the area...
Last edited: 11 December 2008
Barrister Winery 
Phone Number 509-465-3591      www.barristerwine... Address 1213 W Railroad...
Last edited: 09 April 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Spokane 's dining options range from mediocre to excellent.  The price you pay...
Last edited: 23 April 2008
Gordy's Sitchuan Cafe 
Located in a small strip mall just behind the main arterial of 29th Ave...
Last edited: 28 November 2008
MA Barkers Cafe 
Ma Barker’s is one of the best Mexican food cafés is Spokane . The owners moved...
Last edited: 24 April 2008
The Sportsman Cafe & Lounge 
Conveniently located in the NE part of Spokane, this wildlife-themed r... is...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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