Pullman is home to Washington State University, a public research land-grant university. It is also the location of the international headquarters of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. Pullman is located eight miles from Moscow, Idaho. Be sure to check out the National Lentil Festival in mid-August.
Washington State University
Founded in 1890, Washington State University as one of the oldest land-grant universities in the American West, Washington State University is a public research university in Pullman, Washington offering programs in a wide range of fields. it is the second largest institution of higher learning in Washington State.
The university Pullman campus is known for its open spaces, wonderful views, old conifer trees and a charming, old-fashioned buildings made of red brick and basalt, originally found on site.
Kamiak Butte County Park
Kamiak Butte County Park is a National Natural Landmark n Whitman County, between the towns of Palouse and Pullman in Eastern Washington. The park is a popular weekend destination, with a range of amenities such as picnic tables, cooking grills, campfire pits, three small shelters, one large group shelter, amphitheater and kids’ playground.
Martin Stadium
Martin Stadium is an athletic stadium in the Pacific Northwest, on the Washington State University Campus in Pullman, Washington. The stadium is the home field of the Washington State Cougars.
Bill Chipman Palouse Trail
The Bill Chipman Palouse Trail is a paved rail trail in the northwestern United States, near Pullman, Washington. The seven-mile long trail was completed in 1998 at the former Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way.
It connects the rural university towns in the Palouse area. From Pullman, the trail gently climbs along Paradise Creek, crossing the creek twelve times, using original railroad bridges.
Its highest point at the eastern terminus at the Perimeter Road trailhead is 2,535 feet.
The trail has two rest areas and a number of interpretive areas. Besides being a recreational facility, the trail is also a commuter route, connecting the campuses of the University of Idaho and Washington State University.
Day trip to Wawawai County Park
The 49-acre Wawawai County Park is located in the Snake River Canyon, about three miles from Lower Granite Dam, near the town of Colton, Washington. The park is a popular place for weekend recreation, family picnic and camping under the stars.
Charles R. Conner Museum
Located in Washington State University, Charles R. Conner Museum contains the largest collection of birds and mammals in the Pacific Northwest.
The origin of the Conner Museum were the exhibits from the 1894 Chicago World Fair, which were donated to the State of Washington once the exhibition was closed.
The exhibits were eventually donated to the new Washington Agricultural College.
The exhibits included several disciplines - anthropology, geology, biology and agriculture. Over time, the museum’s theme focused on vertebrate animals. The museum’s public exhibit today contains more than 700 mounts of birds and mammals. The scientific collection, which is not on display and is used by researchers, has over 65,000 specimens.
Pullman, WA 99163, Phone: 509-335-3553
Sunnyside Park
Spread over 25 acres, Sunnyside Park is one of Pullman’s largest parks. Completed in 1974, the park is a popular local green space for outdoor activities. It has kids’ playground, ball field, disc golf course, several tennis courts, large shelter, spacious picnic area and a number of ponds. The ponds are home to a family of turtles and ducks that the kids love to feed. The hiking trail is not very long but it winds through the park and its different parts. The Sunnyside Park is also the location of the community garden and it hosts a number of social events, including the very popular 4th of July celebration.
147 SW Cedar St, Pullman, WA 99163, Phone: 509-338-3227
Lawson Gardens
Lawson Gardens is the major formal garden complex in Pullman, Washington. The garden is designed around a large reflecting pool and gazebo, surrounded by a variety of seasonal plantings of colorful annuals that line the walkways, and terraced lawns. On the east side of the complex is the extensive perennial garden designed and built in 1991. The perennials, which bloom at different times during the year, provide lovely, colorful displays in all seasons. The future development of the gardens will include a conservatory for indoor and tropical plants, woodland, Japanese garden, lilacs and native plant gardens. The garden is used for many Pullman social events and celebrations.
Se Derby St, Pullman, Washington 99163
Palouse Discovery Science Center
The Palouse Discovery Science Center is a nonprofit facility established in 2003 in Pullman, Washington, to provide hands-on science activities, educational programs and exhibits to kids and people of all ages. The center’s purpose is to increase the understanding of science and technology through participatory and hands-on educational programs, exhibits, collections, and activities. From 1999-2002, before it was formally established, the science center operated as a center without walls. It provided a range of outreach science activities at various local venues. In 2002, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc donated an 11,000-square-foot building to house the science center. In 2006, the company provided funds for the current 11,200-square-foot building in the Port of Whitman.
950 NE Nelson Ct, Pullman, WA 99163, Phone: 509-332-6869
Museum of Anthropology
The Museum of Anthropology rehabilitates and curates the university’s archaeological and ethnographic collections. The Museum is a repository for archaeological collections created by the work of Federal, State, and County agencies in Washington State. The Museum also has a collection of objects hat represent the culture of Native American tribes that lived in the Inland Northwest, since their contact with Europeans. The museum is not open to the public and its collections are available for examination only by qualified professionals who are researching the life of American Indian people. The museum works closely with American Indian groups
Washington State Univ, Pullman, WA 99164, Phone: 509-335-3441
South Fork Public House
Located in Wheatland Shopping Center in Pullman, Washington, South Fork Public House is a cozy and pleasant bar and grill with private booths and separate bar area where guests can enjoy their drinks while watching their favorite team on one of many flat screen TVs.
Zoe Coffee and Kitchen
Zoe Coffee and Kitchen is a popular restaurant in downtown Pullman, Washington, known for its superb coffee and great menu of everyone’s favorites.
Paradise Creek Brewery
Paradise Creek Brewery was established in early 2010 in Pullman’s Old Post Office building. Their beers were crafted in the building’s remodeled basement on a seven-barrel brew house.
Palouse Ridge Golf Club
Located on the campus of Washington State University within the rolling hills, Palouse Ridge Golf Club is an eighteen-hole golf course with a dramatic and bold design created by architect John Harbottle III.
Airway Hills Golf Center
The Airway Hills Golf Centeroffers the region’s only self-service driving range, Par-3 nine-hole Pasture Golf Course, an eighteen-hole miniature golf course, three indoor golf simulators, Golf Shop, and more in Pullman, Washington.
