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About

With a population of 10,790, Cheney is smaller than the Eastern student body. Campus is the heart of town.

Part suburb, part true college town, Cheney is home to Cheney Rodeo Days (which is amazing, by the way) and one of the state’s smartest and most talented school districts.

It’s also a town that understands the nocturnal habits of college students. You’re going to enjoy all the late-night pizza, burgers and tacos you need to fuel your study sessions.

• City of Cheney
• West Plains Chamber of Commerce
• Washington State Archives
• Visit Spokane 

 

Facts

• The town is named after Benjamin P. Cheney, the same business leader who founded Eastern Washington University in 1882.
• More than 40 percent of residents over age 25 have a bachelor’s degree, making Cheney one of the most educated towns in the state.
• Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is just six miles away. EWU is one of only three universities in the country with a classroom in a national wildlife refuge.
• The Fish Lake Trail is just minutes from campus. When the weather is warm students often bike to Fish Lake for a quick dip in the lake. The trail also connects to the Centennial Trail which goes from Washington to Idaho.
• Cheney is highly walkable, but if you’re not up for the walk, you can always take the bus for free.

About

The metro area is home to more than 600,00 people and a vibrant nightlife. We host the biggest 3-on-3 street basketball tournament on the planet and an amazing garbage-eating goat.

Spokane has everything students love: nightlife, malls, an Apple store, an international airport, movie theaters, and museums. We also have cafes, restaurants, parks, art galleries, sports teams, concerts and enough coffee for even the fiercest java hounds.

Spokane is also home to global companies, valuable internships and all the professional networks you need in order to prepare for life after graduation.

• Spokane Visitor Information
• Spokane Transit (a.k.a. the bus)
• Spokane International Airport
• Spokane Parks and Recreation
• Broadway Shows in Spokane

Facts

• Spokane is the largest city between Minneapolis and Seattle.
• Spokane has 260 days of sunshine each year. (Bring sunscreen!)
• The city’s official nickname is The Lilac City. Civilians and military at the Air Force Base sometimes call it Spok-a-loo. Spokandy Land is our favorite nickname.
• The region is home to 76 lakes, 33 golf courses, five major national parks, the spectacular Columbia River Gorge and Grand Coulee Dam.
• The first Father’s Day celebration took place in Spokane.
• The Spokane Falls, in the center of the city, is the second largest urban waterfall in the United States.
• Every June, more than 250,000 people pack downtown for Hoopfest, the world’s largest 3-on-3 street basketball tournament. It’s a pretty big deal.
• Every May, more than 50,000 people compete in Bloomsday, a 12K race that includes the infamous “Doomsday” hill. It’s a pretty big deal, too, and Eastern has won the team challenge every year for the last 23 years.

Parks & Refuges

• Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge: Animals. Animals everywhere.
• Riverside State Park: Be sure to check out Bowl and Pitcher.
• Mount Spokane State Park: Experience sunrise from the mountain’s peak.
• Glacier National Park: Adventure and memories the size of mountains.

 Ski Areas

• 49 North: 99 minutes from campus
• Lookout Pass: 111 minutes from campus
• Mt. Spokane: 68 minutes from campus
• Schweitzer: 133 minutes from campus
• Silver Mountain Resort: 91 minutes from campus

Landscaped Adventure

• Centennial Trail: 60 miles of cycling nirvana
• Manito Park: 98 acres of gardens, ponds and sledding
• John A. Finch Arboretum: Picnic under one of the 2,000 trees
• Gorge Amphitheatre: Home of concerts and festivals all summer long