Pullman

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Pullman featuring tranquil scenes
The home of Washington State University, this city offers museums, festivals and easy access to the beautiful wilderness of the Palouse.

The town of Pullman, hidden in the southeast corner of Washington, is dominated by Washington State University. Wander the sprawling campus and stroll around the town to visit events venues, gardens and museums. Head outside town to explore the Palouse, a fertile and scenic farming area made up of green rolling hills and arable land.

Pullman was settled at the end of the 19th century by homesteaders and incorporated in 1888. The town has since survived floods and fires, and boomed with the arrival of the university and the railroads.

Explore the university campus to experience its museums and other attractions. Locals love to sample the artisan gelati of Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe, while children enjoy watching the formidable creatures playing in the garden of the Bear Center.

Amble through the Museum of Art to see works by an array of international contemporary painters and sculptors. Other campus attractions include the Museum of Anthropology, which displays artifacts tracing the history of the northwestern American Indian nations. Learn about the region’s animals and birds in the Conner Natural History Museum.

Outside of campus, visit the Palouse Discovery Science Center. Interactive exhibits help visitors of all ages to engage with chemistry, biology and physics. Visit on a Saturday for a free day of family activities.

Drive around the Palouse Scenic Byway, a network of roads that run through the farmland around Pullman. Line up your camera for impressive shots of the Palouse Falls. This cascade plummets for almost 200 feet (60 meters) down a basalt gorge.

Rent a bike in Pullman to cycle amid the atmospheric landscape. Search through the hills for vineyards and go on a wine-tasting tour.

Flying to Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport from Seattle will take about an hour. Eastern Washington brings weather extremes with the seasons visit in fall or spring for milder temperatures. Come in August for the niche delights of the National Lentil Festival, when you can enjoy cook-offs, demonstrations and outdoor performances.

Coast Hilltop Inn
Coast Hilltop Inn
3.5 out of 5
928 NW Olsen Street, Pullman, WA
The price is HK$801 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
HK$801
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Pullman. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
Will be returing!
"Staff was SO friendly and fun. Hotel was very clean everywhere we went. Room was nice, clean. Beds were firm for my taste and they were not worn or saggy. Only one type of pillow, but I had my own for this trip, so I was good. Breakfast buffet was typical but everything was fresh and yummy. I read ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Coast Hilltop Inn
Hampton Inn Pullman
Hampton Inn Pullman
2.5 out of 5
1190 SE Bishop Boulevard, Pullman, WA
The price is HK$931 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
HK$931
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pullman. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Great rooms, friendly staff and the amenities are fantastic."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Hampton Inn Pullman
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
4 out of 5
455 Southeast Paradise Street, Pullman, WA
The price is HK$853 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
HK$853
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Pullman. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (508 reviews)
"What a great place to stay in Pullman! Minutes from campus and so much fun. My daughter said, "This is place is amazing! Can we live here?!" We loved the tiny full kitchen and super clean everything in our room. It was a treat to use our check in tokens to get local beer and wine while we listened ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quiet basement house with own entrance and slight views of WSU.
Quiet basement house with own entrance and slight views of WSU.
Pullman
Stay at this vacation home in Pullman. Enjoy WiFi, an in-room DVD player, and 1 bedroom. Popular attractions Museum of Anthropology and Martin Stadium are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Amazing place!
"This was such a great find! The host is super friendly and very helpful. The place was so cute and cozy! It had everything we needed for a weekend in Pullman. The beds were very comfortable and the place was quite which I wasn't expecting since it was a basement. It's in a great neighborhood. I would ..."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2023

Quiet basement house with own entrance and slight views of WSU.
Comfortable "Paw-some" House-Fast Wi-Fi-High End Bedding and Mattresses-Fire Pit
Comfortable "Paw-some" House-Fast Wi-Fi-High End Bedding and Mattresses-Fire Pit
Pullman
Stay at this vacation home in Pullman. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Cougar Plaza and Nica Gallery are located nearby. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Our stay at the citron house
"This house was clean and had plenty of all of the essentials. The hosts are very accommodating if we needed anything including questions. We had a lovely time and do hope to come back . Thanks!"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

Comfortable "Paw-some" House-Fast Wi-Fi-High End Bedding and Mattresses-Fire Pit
Spa Palouse Home, Spacious & Extremely Comfortable Upper Level private entrance.
Spa Palouse Home, Spacious & Extremely Comfortable Upper Level private entrance.
Pullman
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Pullman. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Cougar Plaza and Merry Cellars ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Pullman spa house
"The house is large enough to accommodate 8 people. The entrance makes it difficult to accommodate mobility issues as it requires guests to enter after a short climb up a hill. A bit challenging in winter weather but we made it work."

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2024

Spa Palouse Home, Spacious & Extremely Comfortable Upper Level private entrance.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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