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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Post Falls
Spend a half‑day at Falls Park and Treaty Rock; add a night at the Sleep Inn if you want a pool and easy I‑90 access.
Post Falls is a small northern‑Idaho town on I‑90 with a river waterfall, nearby parks and a modest hotel. One day covers the main sights; a second night adds comfort and a pool.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (check)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $45–$70 excl. bed · Mid $70–$110 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Burger meal | $8–$12 |
| Cabela's outdoor gear | $30–$200+ |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GEG · Spokane International Airport
- about 30 km (19 mi) east, shuttle or drive via I‑90about 19 mi (30 km) east, shuttle or drive via I‑90
Typical fares
- I‑90 drive Post Falls → Coeur d'Alene
- ≈ 30 min, about $8 gas (check)
- Sleep Inn night
- ≈ $90–$130, includes pool
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is primary; I‑90 runs through town. Parking at parks and hotel is free.
See and do
Known for
- Falls Park
- Treaty Rock
- Q'emiln Park
- Black Bay Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | Drive east on I‑90, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Spokane, WA | Drive east on I‑90, about 45 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Sleep Inn Near Washington State Line
- Indoor pool, hot tub; close to I‑90, good for one night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moiexcusez‑moi |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ?combien ça coûte |
| Where is the restroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?où sont les toilettes |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Spokane River water quality can be affected by mining runoff – check local advisories before swimming.
- Winter temperatures can drop below freezing; dress warmly.
Post Falls is generally safe; typical US small‑town risks apply – watch traffic on I‑90 and river conditions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Post Falls yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Falls Park
- Treaty Rock
- Q'emiln Park
- Black Bay Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Post Falls: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Post Falls, revision 5315727 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5315727
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Post Falls
À cette adresse, s’il vous plaît
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US consulate in Spokane (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/post-falls). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.