Town and Country, Washington, grew out of the northward expansion of Spokane, and one of the more unusual moments in that growth happened in 1932. As Spokane and Spokane County paved Division Street northward, crews discovered that the two new sections of concrete didn’t line up when they met at Francis Avenue. The county side was about a foot lower, forcing engineers to lower Francis Avenue to make the connection work. As development continued north, neighborhoods began filling in around the new roads. That growth eventually brought places such as Linwood Community Park, where residents took a direct role in shaping their neighborhood. Spokane County purchased the original park property in 1959, and the following year neighbors formed the Linwood Community Association, raised money, and donated labor to help build the ball field, tennis court, basketball court, picnic facilities, and playground. Much of what they built still exists at the park today.

Town and Country covers only about 1.2 square miles in north Spokane County, making it a relatively compact community. The 2024 American Community Survey estimated the population at about 4,890, and nearly 80 percent of occupied homes were owner-occupied. Residential streets make up much of the area, while Country Homes Boulevard and nearby North Division connect residents with shopping, restaurants, schools, and other businesses throughout north Spokane.

Old European is one of the better-known breakfast spots along North Division. The restaurant has been serving breakfast and lunch since 1989, with several dishes tied to the Danish heritage of Grandma Marie and family recipes passed down through generations. Aebleskivers are one of the signatures, prepared as round Danish pancake balls and offered in versions such as original, blueberry, and sausage with Havarti. The menu also includes Dutch Babies, Swedish crepes, and German sausage potato cakes, which gives the restaurant a noticeably different lineup from a typical diner breakfast.

Cascadia Public House offers another local option a few miles south. Its menu leans toward Northwest-style comfort food, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, and plant-based dishes. The Cascadia Burger is topped with bacon, a fried egg, Tillamook cheddar, and garlic aioli, while the Blackberry Brie Burger combines beef with brie, fresh blackberries, arugula, and blackberry confit. House-made pretzels and garlic Parmesan mozzarella planks are among the other menu choices.

Wonderland Family Fun Center on North Division has been a longtime destination for families in the area. The facility has two 18-hole miniature golf courses along with go-karts, laser tag, and an arcade. Its indoor miniature golf course keeps part of the attraction available throughout the year, while outdoor activities operate according to weather and seasonal conditions. Wonderland also hosts birthday parties and group events.

Country Homes Power has been part of the area since 1947. The family-owned business spent generations selling and servicing outdoor power equipment, including lawn mowers, chainsaws, and snow blowers. In 2026, it ended that side of the business and shifted its North Division showroom toward hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, massage chairs, and fireplaces.

Another local fixture is The Swinging Doors on Francis Avenue. Bob and Barb Materne opened the business in 1981, starting with a small pizza parlor before expanding it into a much larger restaurant and sports bar. More than four decades later, it still serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and remains in the same part of north Spokane.

From the homes around Country Homes Boulevard to the businesses along Francis and Division, Spokane Pest Pro provides pest control throughout Town and Country for problems such as ants, spiders, and mice. We tailor treatment to the property and the pest rather than using the same approach for every job, with recurring protection available when it makes sense. If you’re dealing with pest activity at your home or business, contact us for an estimate.