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| Health | 71 |
| Housing | 65 |
| Infrastructure | 51 |
#75. Spokane, WA
This eastern Washington city has a robust economy, unparalleled outdoor recreation options, a gorgeous landscape and an affordable cost of living. Spokane’s 215,000 residents also get to take advantage of its top-notch health care and education options, as well as diverse neighborhoods and housing choices ranging from super contemporary homes to historic apartments.
Top Colleges/Universities: Gonzaga University & Whitworth University
Top Industries & Employers: Military/defense, aerospace, health care, advanced manufacturing.
Weekend Plans: Walking or biking the Centennial Trail, a 40-mile paved trail that crosses the border between Washington and Idaho.
Favorite Place to Feast: Frank’s Diner, an American restaurant located inside a repurposed train car that serves up tasty fried green tomatoes and huckleberry everything.
Beloved Beverage: Coffee, coffee, coffee. Spokanites take their java very seriously, frequenting top coffee spots like Atticus Coffee & Gifts, Indaba Coffee and Ladder Coffee Roasters regularly.
Outdoorsy Activity: Canoe or kayak on one of the 76 lakes and dozens of rivers in the Spokane region.
Rooftop Bar: Remedy, a modern bar and restaurant in Spokane’s historic South Hill neighborhood.
Why Your Pet Will Love It, Too: If you decide to get your pet a brother or sister (or you hope to start your pet-ownership journey soon), the Spokane Humane Society is a highly respected organization with a pet food bank, a low-cost veterinary clinic and tons of volunteers.
Remote Work Perk: If you’re contemplating making the leap into running your own business, or you could just use a little daily camaraderie as you do your remote work, look no further than StartUp Spokane, which has a coworking space and tons of programming for entrepreneurs.
One More Thing … Spokane is home to Riverfront Park, created in 1974 as part of the World’s Fair. The 100-acre park features impressive public art, fountains, a carousel, a skating ribbon, a suspended “Skyride” and tons of other cool activities. It’s also home to regular events and programming for the whole family.
– Sarah Kuta
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