When you think of a weekend getaway in Washington, there are many towns that likely come to the front of your mind like Seattle, Olympia, and Leavenworth. However, there is one town in Washington that is often overlooked but surprisingly, makes for an excellent getaway destination — Pullman. From incredible food to outdoor adventures, Pullman, Washington, is one town that deserves to be on your bucket list.
Pullman is located in the southeastern part of the state, right along the Washington and Idaho state line. More than 30,000 people call this beautiful town home.
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Most people know Pullman for one thing — Washington State University. This Washington town revolves around the university, where approximately 30,000 students enroll each year.
knowlesgallery/iStock Via Getty Images Plus This university offers 101 majors for undergraduates, 79 master’s degree programs, 65 doctoral degree programs, and three professional degree programs.
While you can always walk around the beautiful campus, there is so much more available in this charming town. You can begin by exploring the town and the surrounding area on the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail.
Management/TripAdvisor This paved path takes you from Pullman to Moscow, Idaho, approximately eight miles away. Ride a bike, run, or walk, and just enjoy the beauty around you.
You can also go for a short drive and see some of the hills of the Palouse.
Cavan Images/Cavan Via Getty Images The Palouse is more than 18,000 square miles and includes portions of north-central Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. The hills of the Palouse were actually formed thousands of years ago and are made from dust and silt called loess that blew into the area from dust storms.
For a family-friendly and neat stop in Pullman, visit the WSU Bear Research, Education, and Conservation Center. This is the only grizzly bear research center of its kind in the entire country.
Mark Michaelis/Google Here, you can watch the bears eat, sleep, play, and more. Stay for as long as you like and even better, this attraction is free. You can learn more on Washington State University’s website.
For a delicious snack, make sure to stop by the WSU Creamery.
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The Creamery first opened its doors in 1948 and has been making and selling the popular Ferdinand’s Ice Cream ever since. Make sure you also try the award-winning Cougar Cheese — you won’t regret it.
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With all there is to do in this southeastern Washington town, you’ll find that you are busy your entire weekend! Have you ever spent time in Pullman? What were some of your favorite things to do in this town? Let us know in the comments!
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This university offers 101 majors for undergraduates, 79 master’s degree programs, 65 doctoral degree programs, and three professional degree programs.
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This paved path takes you from Pullman to Moscow, Idaho, approximately eight miles away. Ride a bike, run, or walk, and just enjoy the beauty around you.
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The Palouse is more than 18,000 square miles and includes portions of north-central Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. The hills of the Palouse were actually formed thousands of years ago and are made from dust and silt called loess that blew into the area from dust storms.
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Here, you can watch the bears eat, sleep, play, and more. Stay for as long as you like and even better, this attraction is free. You can learn more on Washington State University’s website.
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You may not know it, but Pullman is also a terrific place to eat. In fact, there are several restaurants in this town that are worth your time. Check out this article to learn about just a few tasty places to eat in Pullman, Washington.
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Address: Pullman, WA 99163, USA
