downtown locales your kids will love (and so will you!)

Griffin Tavern + Arcade

Why kids will love it:  The Griffin Arcade hosts over 50 classic, rare, and modern coin-operated arcade games and pinball machines. Kids can jump on timeless favorites like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong Junior, Mortal Kombat, Initial D, and Star Wars Pinball. It’s open to kids and families all day long during operating hours. 

Why you will love it: You can enjoy the Griffin Tavern’s self-service beer wall and craft cocktails while keeping an eye on the gaming floor. There’s also an on-site ATM and change machine available so you don’t have to worry about how to track down some coins.

Frank’s Diner

Why kids will love it: Frank’s Diner whips up and hearty breakfast and classic American comfort food in an historic 1906 railroad car. Eating inside a real, vintage train car is an unforgettable experience.
Why you will love it: The diner has a dedicated kids’ menu, and staff is famously welcoming to families.

Melting Pot

Why kids will love it: The Melting Pot specializes in interactive fondue dining. Cooking your own food in a fondue pot makes mealtime feel like a fun, new activity for kids.
Why you will love it: Kids eat free on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Swing Lounge

Why kids will love it: The virtual golf simulators feature a wide selection of fun, interactive games that keep kids entertained regardless of their skill level. Beyond golf, locations also feature casual activities like board games, darts, and ping pong.
Why you will love it: During Kids Club (Wednesdays from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM), $20 will get your child a golf lesson/interactive play session plus a meal (hot dog, chips, and a soda). While your kids learn and play in a safe environment, you can sit back in the lounge area to relax, eat, and enjoy drinks and great food.

Flatstick Pub

Why kids will love it: Flatstick features a 9-hole mini-golf course designed with fun, Spokane-themed obstacles and colorful local art (including a giant Pacific Northwest Sasquatch). They also have Duffleboard; a custom, easy-to-learn game invented by Flatstick that mixes mini-golf and shuffleboard, which is quick and fun for younger players. They have a family-friendly menu that includes pizza, wings, and tater tots, and kid-friendly non-alcoholic drinks like Shirley Temples
Why you will love it: The pub welcomes families and children of all ages every day until 7:00 PM. The Spokane location has open seating, large tables, and a relaxed sports-pub environment that makes it easy to manage families and groups without feeling stuffy. Plus, mini-golf games are only $7 per player! 

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