Best hotels in Pullman
Courtyard by Marriott Pullman
1295 NE North Fairway Rd, WA, 99163
This modern Marriott has a fresh feel, with a funky lobby making for a great meeting place. It’s close to both the WSU campus and Palouse Ridge Golf Club, making it an ideal choice if you’re visiting the students in your family or are here for recreation. Larger guest rooms have two queen beds and state-of-the-art amenities like flat-screen TVs and ergonomic chairs.
Cougar Land Motel
150 W Main St, WA, 99163
Just a couple of minutes’ drive from WSU, this is a simple and well-appointed hotel features comfy rooms with self-catering essentials like mini-fridges, microwaves and coffee maker. Positioned just off Grand Ave, it also offers easy access to the area’s restaurants and cafes.
Residence Inn by Marriott Pullman
1255 NE North Fairway Rd, WA, 99163
Close to the Courtyard Hotel, the Residence Inn is tailored more for long stays. It’s an all-suite affair, giving you your own sizeable kitchen to to whip up culinary creations.. Downstairs, there’s a store, business center and a cozy firepit for socializing around.
Best restaurants in Pullman
The Black Cypress
215 E Main St, WA, 99163
The joys of Black Cypress begin with the welcoming atmosphere, created by mood lighting and sumptuous decor. It’s the perfect place for mouth-watering classics like spaghetti carbonara, ribeye steak and hearty roast chicken. Why not sample some of the traditional Cypriot dishes, such as pork souvlakia?.
The Land
1525 NE Merman Dr, WA, 99163
The Land serves up delicious comfort food from late morning to late night. The mushroom bacon swiss burger is served on a brioche bun and is accompanied by crispy fries, while the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich pops with a matzo meal crust. Loaded fries are a messy delight.
Birch and Barley
1360 Bishop Blvd, WA, 99163
A wide-ranging menu of American classics makes Birch & Barley the perfect pitstop. Go for oozing poutine or wings with a variety of signature sauces (the sweet chili curry may be the winner) to warm you up for the entrees. When it comes to mains, choose steak with basil mashed potatoes, po-boy sandwiches, lobster mac ‘n’ cheese or a generous bowl of Cajun pasta.
What to do in Pullman
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
1535 Wilson Rd #7301, WA, 99164
The WSU’s own art museum boasts an impressive collection of work by regional artists, all housed in a notable modern building in the shape of a red cube. The focus is on 20th and 21st-century pieces, with highlights including Andy Warhol prints and a fascinating program of temporary exhibitions.
Jacklin Collection Museum
Webster Physical Sciences Building, WA, 99164
This museum houses a fascinating array of petrified wood. You’ll also discover geodes, dinosaur bones and thunder eggs which tell a story about geology across the region.
WSU Bear Center
Terre View Dr, WA, 99163
The nation’s only grizzly bear research center, this WSU facility is dedicated to the conservation of threatened species. The scientists here study the diet and behavior of the bears in a habitat that provides them with comfort and stimulation. Visitors are welcome from April to October when the bears aren’t hibernating.