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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Spokane

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Spokane, Washington

Updated October 21, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Spokane

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Greenwood Cemetery

Local legend has it that an old, decaying staircase outside this cemetery is haunted by dozens of ghosts.

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Big Red Wagon

This playground sculpture of an icon from the past is dedicated to the children of the future.

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Mary Lou's Milk Bottle

A giant milk bottle from the 1930s beckons drivers to this diner.

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Indian Painted Rocks

Protected from the elements, these Native American rock paintings have survived approximately 250 years.

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Garbage Goat

This inanimate goat created by the "welding nun" has been helping to clean up the city of Spokane for more than 40 years.

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Monroe Street Bridge Bison Skulls

The decorations were inspired by an unlikely missing treasure.

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Dodd House

The former home of the "Mother of Father's Day."

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The Campbell House

This Spokane mansion and the stories within its walls have been brought back to life, thanks to careful restoration.

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Mary Lou's Milk Bottle

A giant milk bottle from the 1930s beckons drivers to this diner.

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