Pullman, WA

Travel Guide

Pullman featuring tranquil scenes
Pullman showing tranquil scenes
Pullman featuring outdoor art, heritage elements and tranquil scenes
Pullman which includes vehicle touring and tranquil scenes
Steptoe Butte State Park 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 ¥15,589 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
¥15,589
¥17,148 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Pullman. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,060 reviews)
"Namama"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Coast Hilltop Inn
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 ¥10,492 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
¥10,492
¥11,541 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Pullman. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,034 reviews)
"I love staying here!"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Quality Inn Paradise Creek

Quality Inn Paradise Creek

2.5 out of 5
S.E. 1400 Bishop Blvd., Pullman, WA
The price is ¥13,756 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
¥13,756
¥16,313 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pullman. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Quality Inn Paradise Creek
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Historic WSU Drucker House-1/2 Block From Campus on College Hill

Historic WSU Drucker House-1/2 Block From Campus on College Hill

Pullman
Stay at this vacation home in Pullman. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Martin Stadium and Beasley Coliseum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Perfect!!!
"This is a beautiful and lovingly restored historic home at the edge of greek row. We rented this so our family could all stay together for my son's wedding. The common areas promote time together from the dining area to the family room to the game room downstairs!!! Parking is a bit tricky but that ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Historic WSU Drucker House-1/2 Block From Campus on College Hill
Coug’s Den on Upper Dr - 2 bedroom house in Pullman

Coug’s Den on Upper Dr - 2 bedroom house in Pullman

Pullman
Stay at this vacation home in Pullman. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Beasley Coliseum and Martin Stadium are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and loved the location. The spacious family room and kitchen were very nice. The access to the daylight basement lodging was a little difficult to navigate (along the side of the house), and the dogs upstairs were quite noisy when we were there during the day. Otherwise, a lovely ..."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Coug’s Den on Upper Dr - 2 bedroom house in Pullman
The McKenzie BnB - Charming & Cozy - 1 Block from Downtown Pullman!

The McKenzie BnB - Charming & Cozy - 1 Block from Downtown Pullman!

Pullman
Stay at this vacation home in Pullman. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nica Gallery and Cougar Plaza are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
"Super cute and very clean older home, great location with comfortable furniture and beds.The house did get a little warm (it was 90) thakfully the house has a ceiling fan in master room and ac window unit and portable fans for the rooms.Will definitely book this location again for our next family ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

The McKenzie BnB - Charming & Cozy - 1 Block from Downtown Pullman!
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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