Post Street Ale House serves up extra-cold pints of beers (there are 20 types on rotating tap) and very reasonably priced food, all in a charmingly rustic setting. Found in the lovely Hotel Russo, pop in and try their specialty, deep fried pickles, served with the Ale House Sauce. There is also a tasty selection of burgers and sandwiches, dinner entrees (including the Guinness Braised Short Ribs) and some homey desserts, including the old favorite, the root beer float. Most entrees are under ten dollars, making this a great place to grab lunch that won't break the bank. Call for opening hours.

City Perk offers all you'd want from a downtown coffee shop - good brews, plenty of non-coffee alternatives and a good selection of nibbles and pastries. They have a really reasonably priced meal deal, for a sandwich and beverage, as well as filled bagels for something a bit more substantial. City Perk also caters for events, with free downtown delivery. Call for more details.

Near the always popular Riverfront Park, River Park Square is a local hot spot for shopping and entertainment. In addition to department stores like Macy's and Nordstrom, check out some of the more unique stores like Made in Washington, where you can find many locally made products. If you're in the mood for some cinematic entertainment, AMC Riverpark Square 20 plays all of the newest blockbusters.

Interplayers Theater is a professional theater in Spokane. The theater was founded in 1980 and showcases interesting plays. The actors are usually talented locals and the theater has produced around 50 Pacific Northwest premieres. The theater has produced such plays as Waiting for Godot, Woman in Black and Driving Miss Daisy.

Spokane Civic Theatre is one of the oldest community theaters in Spokane. The theater has two stages, where the main stage holds 339 people and the Studio theater holds 96 people. Local actors perform international and local plays. The theater also offers theater classes for people of all ages.

Formerly the Spokane Opera House, the INB Performing Arts Center is one of the best performing arts venues in the area. It seats 2700 people and has good acoustics. This venue has been used by concerts and theater, including Phantom of the Opera and The Lion King.

Bluefish is known for its seafood and sushi, but if you don't like seafood you can have a steak. You'll feel like you're under the sea since the restaurant has blue lighting and tanks filled with fish. Bluefish is also a martini bar, where you can have a cocktail or a glass of wine and enjoy the contemporary setting.

Knitting Factory Concert House offers some of the best concerts in Spokane. You can hear local bands and even national acclaimed bands have performed at the Knitting Factory and you can rent the location for private events. The Knitting Factory Concert House also encompasses Alterknit Lounge; entrance on West 1st street. The lounge has Karaoke on Wednesday nights and the lounge has great DJs.

Formerly the Metropolitan Performing Arts Center, the theater was renamed in 2006 to legendary performer Bing Crosby. The theater was built in 1915 with a neoclassic design and was renovated in 1988. The renovation preserved its historic elegance while providing the theater with modern technology. The theater can hold up to 750 people and boasts some of the best acoustics in the city. See their website for a calendar of events and showtimes.

Located in Riverfront Park, the IMAX theater shows educational and interesting films. The theater makes it feel as though you could reach out and touch the images being shown. Large groups can schedule a time and a date to view one of IMAX's movies around their schedule, which can be a fun and educational trip.