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The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is a stunning display of architecture, history and spirituality. This South Hill landmark features Gothic-style design made in sandstone which was completed in 1969. When you step inside, you will be immediately struck by the stained-glass windows that all feature various Biblical scenes, as well as the various carvings inside that illustrate the history of the church. Tours are offered four days a week, but if you decide to take the tour on Thursday, you will also be able to hear the awe-inspiring sound of the cathedral's weekly 49-bell carillon concert.

Bloomsday is the largest timed race in the world, and, as its name indicates, is held every first Sunday in May. The race is held in Spokane and it spans 7.46 miles; its participants train for the stretch all year long. It is quite a spectacle to see the over 50,000 runners take to the racing route and engage in a dramatic competition that not only celebrates the discipline and spirit of athletic competition, it also aptly celebrates Spokane's undeniable community spirit.

Wine making is something that the Pacific Northwest is known for, and you can get a dramatically detailed view of the what it takes to create a great bottle of wine by visiting the Latah Creek Winery & Gift Shop. This winery is one of the leading Merlot producers in the region, and many visitors enjoy visiting this first-class attraction which is located east of downtown Spokane just off Interstate 90. Not only is the Merlot something special, but the entire facility retains an air of classic beauty as it was built to resemble a Spanish mission. Once you visit and see it all, you'll understand why the Latah Creek Wine Cellar is the most popular winery in the Spokane Valley.