Visit your own city...

You haven't really seen your city until you view through the eyes of a tourist. There are a ton of activities going on everyday that residents are not aware of. What is the best way to find out about these happenings? Go online to the visitors bureau (in Spokane it is www.visitspokane.com) or drop into a visitors center. You'll be surprised to find out what is out there to do and even free. Speaking of that, many Spokane residents are surprised to find out that the carriage rides in downtown Spokane during the Christmas shopping season are free because they are sponsored by STCU.

If you're planning on a "staycation" or mini-vay-cay, why not stay at a local hotel and really treat yourself? Although your house may be only miles away it is like walking into another world without the pressing day-to-days that we all face. The bonus of staying in your own city is that you can take advantage of many mid-week deals offered by hotels and restaurants. No matter what you decide to do, turn the view of your own city upside down and see it from another point of view.