Spokane, WA

The drive from Boise to Spokane is windy, scenic, and long. Spokane is actually the third-largest city in the US northwest, after Seattle and Portland - we had no idea. At first blush it seems like a colder Boise. We're staying in the Davenport, which seems to be Spokane's answer to the Empress. It's a bit up its own arse and pretentious - thus can't really recommend it, but it's nice and central!