Pullman, WA

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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 $96 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$96 total
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (1,105 reviews)
"Perfectly fine for the price, Greta location just above the main drag in town"

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Coast Hilltop Inn
Hampton Inn Pullman

Hampton Inn Pullman

2.5 out of 5
1190 SE Bishop Boulevard, Pullman, WA
The price is $125 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$125 total
per night
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Book a 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful property close to campus and down town Pullman. Will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

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 $112 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$112 total
per night
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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! (1,075 reviews)
"Great location, fun place to stay!!"

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

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.
Clean, Close to WSU and Great for Groups

Clean, Close to WSU and Great for Groups

Pullman
Stay at this vacation home in Pullman. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Nica Gallery and Cougar Plaza are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"The home was exactly as described and we had a great experience."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Clean, Close to WSU and Great for Groups
State Street Cottage, 2BR Apt

State Street Cottage, 2BR Apt

Pullman
Stay at this vacation home in Pullman. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cougar Plaza and Nica Gallery ...
10/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"This clean, charming cottage is well-located for visiting Pullman. Immaculate house, nice outdoor area with a fire pit and bbq. Tidy kitchen has everything you need. A great little spot for visiting our sons at WSU. Hosts are gracious, responsive, and communicative."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

State Street Cottage, 2BR Apt
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! (11 reviews)
"Doug was very accommodating and the house was clean, iconic and we would definitely recommend the Drucker house!"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

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