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Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Hoping to get a few more rounds in before the weather turns?

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photo: Indian Canyon Golfcourse

The City of Spokane is a great destination for a golfer. You can drive, chip and putt to your heart’s content at one of four courses without even leaving the city.

The Fairways at West Terrace, just outside of Downtown Spokane, opened in 1987. The course has hosted numerous professional and collegiate tournaments, yet still offers affordable rates to play, including a twilight special after 4:00pm. Par for the course is 72.

The Creek at Qualchan is the most recent addition to Spokane’s courses. It is set in an area of natural beauty, with both open and secluded holes. Numerous ponds and a lovely creek add a dynamic accent. Par for the course is 72.

Downriver and Esmeralda are two golf courses that will appeal to players of varied skill levels. Downriver, built in 1916, adjoins both the majestic Spokane River and Riverside State Park. Esmeralda, located in northeast Spokane, is a laid out in a way that won’t overwhelm beginning golfers but demands a strong performance to break the par of 70.

Spokane’s most famous course, Indian Canyon, was built in 1935. Its location, on the wall of a canyon at Spokane’s west entrance, is only the beginning of its appeal. The designer of Indian Canyon, H. Chandler Egan, designed numerous other Northwest golf courses, including the West Seattle Golf Club course and Eastmoreland Golf Course in Portland. In 1929 he partnered with Alister MacKenzie to renovate Pebble Beach Golf Links. Golf Digest rated Indian Canyon among the top 25 public golf courses in the United States. The challenging course has hosted multiple important tournaments over the years and currently was the site for the 2009 Rosauers Open.

Whichever course you choose to golf at during your stay with us, we hope that you’ll enjoy all 18 holes.

Find these Golf Courses:

The Fairways Golf Course – Only 10 minutes from Stratford Suites
9810 West Melville Road
Cheney, WA 99004
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Downriver Municipal Golf Course
3225 N Columbia Cir
Spokane, WA 99205
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The Creek at Qualchan
301 E Meadowlane Rd
Spokane, WA 99224
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Esmeralda Golf Course
3933 E Courtland Ave
Spokane, WA 99217
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Indian Canyon Golf Course
4304 W West Dr
Spokane, WA 99224
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this article written by Nita Sporseen

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culture vultures

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

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photo: Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

Art, in all of its forms, gives people a way to expand their circle of connection beyond those they personally know and to experience things from another’s point of view. We hope that you will explore the variety of art offered in Spokane during your stay at Stratford Suites.

The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture is an enlightening and enjoyable destination for anyone interested in art, history or the Spokane area. If you’d like to expand your understanding of Spokane’s background and the culture of some of its inhabitants, be sure to start with the “Spokane Timeline” exhibits: “Personal Voices” and “Big Timber.” You should also save time for “Living Legacies: The American Indian Collection.” If you are bringing young guests, or are a child-at-heart, you shouldn’t miss the “Toys, Toys, Toys!” exhibit which features both antique and contemporary toys that are sure to delight visitors of all ages.

Art galleries in Spokane are numerous and provide an enjoyable, thought-provoking experience for visitors. The Lorinda Knight Gallery features around 40 of the best contemporary artists from the northwest. Featured exhibits change on a monthly basis. Avenue West Gallery displays the works of more than 15 local artists in multiple mediums, including oil, photography and fabric. The Artist’s Tree is a perfect place to experience a lively mix of mosaics, canvasses, sculptures and more.

For performing arts, plan a trip to the INB Performing Arts Center for a musical or ballet. Or, if you prefer, spend an evening listening to the Spokane Symphony at Fox Theater. If you can’t decide, do both!
Find these attractions:

The Gallery of Thum’ Gift & Art Gallery
159 South Lincoln Suite 151
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 284-9234
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Avenue West Gallery
122 S Monroe St. Suite 300
Spokane, WA 99201
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Fox Theater
1001 W Sprague Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
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INB Performing Arts Center
334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99201
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Lorinda Knight Gallery
523 W Sprague Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
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Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
2316 W 1st Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
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this article written by Nita Sporseen

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