Day tours from Corbin in Emerson-Garfield
A Different Spokane Every Month
Corbin runs a day tour every month and does the driving, so you get a new place and a full day without the parking.
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Every month, a new place. Corbin Senior Activity Center runs a day tour from Spokane each month, and Corbin provides the transportation. Choose Breakfast Bunch, International Lunch, Happy Hour or the NW Treasures mystery tour. Day tours are open to everyone, and you do not need a membership. Call reception or use the form to sign up. Looking for something longer? See all Corbin tours.
What day tours does Corbin run?
These are the recurring tours:
- Breakfast Bunch, led by Virginia
- International Lunch, led by Virginia
- Happy Hour, led by Carol, at a new venue each time
- and one trip Jan will not tell you about until the bus is moving
Breakfast Bunch
Virginia leads this one. The group eats breakfast together. The venue: to confirm: Breakfast Bunch venue. How the morning runs: to confirm: Breakfast Bunch schedule from pickup to return. The next one is to confirm: next Breakfast Bunch date and price. Come hungry.
International Lunch
Virginia leads this one too. The International Lunch tour goes out to eat at to confirm: International Lunch tour destination type, such as a restaurant. It is a different thing from the international lunch at Corbin, which the center’s own kitchen serves once a month. The next date is to confirm: next International Lunch date and price.
Happy Hour
Carol leads Happy Hour, and the venue is new each time. You see a different corner of Spokane each time, and Carol picks the spot. The next one is to confirm: next Happy Hour date, venue and price.
NW Treasures, the mystery tour
Jan leads NW Treasures. The destination stays secret until the day, and the bus is moving before you hear it. Pack for a day out, and trust Jan. The next mystery is to confirm: next NW Treasures date and price.
Seasonal trips
Seasonal trips this year are to confirm: current seasonal trip list; candidates are Green Bluff, Lake Coeur d’Alene, the Palouse and Christmas lights. Watch The Communicator for the dates.
Which day tour should I try first?
Pick the one that sounds like you.
- You like mornings and a good breakfast. Try Breakfast Bunch with Virginia.
- You like food from somewhere else. Try International Lunch with Virginia.
- You like variety. Try Happy Hour with Carol, because the venue changes every time.
- You like a surprise. Try NW Treasures with Jan, and let the day unfold.
Not sure? Call (509) 327-1584 and tell reception what you enjoy. They will point you to a tour.
How do day tours work?
- The ride. Corbin provides the transportation. "We get them to and from their destinations," says Claudia Ouwerkerk, Corbin’s Executive Director (Spokane Journal of Business, Nov 2025).
- Where it leaves. 827 W Cleveland Ave in Emerson-Garfield, at to confirm: day-tour departure time.
- What it costs. Day tours cost to confirm: typical day-tour price range. Meals and tickets are to confirm: what the price includes.
- Who can come. Anyone. Members and non-members ride the same bus. See what a membership covers.
- How to sign up. Call (509) 327-1584 or stop at reception, or use the form. Payment is due to confirm: when payment is due and which payments Corbin takes.
Signing up a parent who lives in Spokane while you live somewhere else? Booking for a parent is to confirm: whether family members can book and pay for a parent. Corbin’s page for families explains how to stay in the loop.
Member quote to come: must answer "Was it easy to get on and off the bus?" | a rider on a recent Corbin day tour, first name and year
Why does Corbin run day tours?
Corbin is a nonprofit. The City pays $31,500 a year, the same as in 2013, and it costs $45,000 a month to run (Spokane Journal of Business, Nov 2025). Tours, events, rentals and the people in the room make up the rest, which is why lunch is a suggested $5 donation. Want a longer trip? See extended tours.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a membership for a day tour?
No. Day tours are open to everyone, members or not. You do not need a membership to book. Member pricing: to confirm: member pricing for tours.
How much does a day tour cost?
Day tours cost to confirm: typical day-tour price range. The price includes the ride. Meals, tickets and tips are to confirm: what the price includes.
Where does the bus leave, and when are we back?
The bus leaves from Corbin at 827 W Cleveland Ave at to confirm: day-tour departure time. You are back by to confirm: typical day-tour return time. Corbin provides the transportation both ways.
Can I come if I walk slowly or use a walker?
Tell reception when you sign up. Boarding help and the walking at each stop are to confirm: mobility and boarding policy for day tours. Call (509) 327-1584 and ask about the tour you like.
How do I sign up, and what if I have to cancel?
Call (509) 327-1584, stop at reception, or use the form. Cancellation and refunds are to confirm: day-tour cancellation and refund policy. Put your email on the list and you hear the day seats open.
Ready to pick a day?
A morning, a lunch, a happy hour or a mystery. Corbin drives. Sign up for one.
Open to everyone - no membership needed - Corbin does the driving
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