Downtown, GU, and Beyond

Carousel- The name is fairly self-explanatory: it’s a good old-fashioned, honest-to-goodness carousel!  It can be found in the south half of Riverfront Park, and is a blast not only to ride but to watch.

Pete’s Pizza- If you like pizza (i.e., if you are a human), Pete’s Pizza is the place.  It’s centrally located, and serves not only pizza but some knock-out calzones.

Gonzaga Campus- Where it all went down.  This 131-acre area has hosted the vast majority of our experiences over the last four years, and every square foot is brimming with memories.  For those of you who have heard us tell stories about Hopkins House or Alliance or De Smet, this is your chance to see them in person!  During the summer, the campus is papered with lush grass and flowers, and makes for a wonderful afternoon walk.

Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes- The Catholic Church holds that their cathedrals, in all their ornateness and grandeur, aspire to give us a glimpse of the glory of God, and the Cathedral in downtown Spokane helps one understand what they mean.  If you carry with you an attitude of reverence and respect, feel free to visit this beautiful church.

Bing Crosby House- Ever curious where a talent like Bing Crosby got his start?  Explore the regal movie star’s humble beginnings in his childhood home, nested on the edge of the Gonzaga campus, the school from which he (almost) received a degree.

Safeway- From campus, this is the closest grocery store that carries things in little packages (if you’re looking for bulk, try Cash and Carry).

Wolfie’s- I went to eat out at this 50’s themed diner my first day of school at GU. They’re especially famous for deep-fried French toast and old-fashioned milkshakes. It’s central, decently priced, and the service is friendly. On Sunday mornings it’s a favorite student spot.

The Onion- The scene of our first date!  They have two locations, one downtown and one up north on Division, but they serve the same delicious, unmistakably American food: jumbo burgers, tasty salads, and the like.  If you’re feeling adventurous, ask for their deep-fried oreos for dessert; they aren’t half bad!

Indaba- Cute Christian bookstore/coffee house. They’re a little spendy, but awesome atmosphere and they have some really complex specialty coffee and teas (I mean, they even come with little straws and umbrellas, basically). Local hipster scene.

Brain Freeze- A little creamery in a new development overlooking the river.  Their many delicious flavors (excepting a few staples) are often rotated out to make room for new ones, which means that Brain Freeze is constantly a treat and a surprise, even for regular visitors.  After getting your fix of sweets, burn off the calories with a walk  up and down the river on a path just a bit south from the store.  (We had a wonderful date the first time we visited.)

Thai House- For quaint decorations, affordable prices, and generous helpings of delicious Thai food, Thai House is ideal.  The first time Corwin ate here, it tasted even better, because his thesis advisor was the one paying for it.