Overview
Cheney is a college town in the Palouse region of Washington, home of Eastern Washington University.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Cheney
Eastern Washington University
Cheney Historical Museum
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
Bird & animal sanctuary on 16,000 acres of permanent & seasonal wetlands with hiking trails, located immediately south of Cheney. Take tick precautions and check yourself and your clothing after visiting.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Spokane)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
- PUW Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, Pullman — 56 mi away. Directions
State Route 904 (WA-904) runs through Cheney.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cheney Historical Museum, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
- Lunch Mason Jar
- Afternoon Eastern Washington University
- Dinner Gerardo's Mexican Food
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Local information
Get in
By car
State Route 904 (WA-904) runs through Cheney.
- From Interstate 90, take exit 270 onto State Route 904 to Cheney.
Driving up from the south, S. Cheney Plaza and S. Cheney Spangle Roads are options as well.
By plane
The closest airport is Spokane Airport (GEG). Rental car facilities, public buses, and taxis are available.
By bus
There are public bus connections to and from Spokane, for accurate bus routes and information see https://www.spokanetransit.com/
See
Do
Eat
Eat Mason Jar
Breakfast, Sandwiches, Salads, Pastries.
Sleep
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