'''Pullman''' [http://ci.pullman.wa.us/] is a city in the Palouse region of eastern Washington. It is home to [http://www.wsu.edu Washington State University] and the '''National Lentil Festival'''.
Get in
'''By Car'''
Pullman accessed by US 195, and SR 270.
'''By Bus'''
Trailways runs regular bus routes from Spokane.
'''By Plane'''
Pullman is served by the Pullman-Moscow Regional airport.[http://www.pullman-wa.gov/airport]
Get around
Since there is not much to the downtown area, transportation is a must. Public transportation is available from [http://www.pullmantransit.com/ Pullman Transit], though it is often geared towards the university. Pullman also has multiple bike trails for summer travel around the town.
See
Being the home of a major state university, there are many WSU centric activities available
Washington State University
Washington State University. ttp://www.wsu.edu/.
WSU is trying to collect many of the sights around campus in one website titled [http://around.wsu.edu/ Around WSU]. These are a selection (and maybe a few that have been forgotten)
'''The Bears (WSU Grizzly Research)''' - One common sight is the Grizzly Bear research facility on Airport road. The bears usually come out of hibernation around March, and you can see them in their outdoor facility
Non WSU
- Kamiak Butte is a large butte just north of Pullman on Grand Avenue. Travel north approximately 10 miles, turn left at the sign for Kamiak Butte.
- The Chipman Trail is a bicycle and walking path that connects Pullman to Moscow (the trail continues to Troy, Idaho). It features a number of geographical information signs where a visitor can learn more about the unique topography of the Palouse. The trail follows Paradise Creek, a small stream which flows from Moscow.
Do
visit Pullman during the '''National Lentil Festival'''[http://www.lentilfest.com/]
Buy
Eat
Pullman has a listing of [http://www.pullmanchamber.com/ChamberMembers.asp?MemCatID=141 restaurants in the area]. However, here is a small selection:
'''[http://www.wsu.edu/creamery/ferdinands/ferdfront.htm Ferdinands Creamery]''' - Home to Cougar Gold Cheese and some delicious ice cream. Check the hours in advance, they're not open often.
Drink
- My Office Tavern: A local favorite and often-joke ("Let's meet at My Office"), it features cheap beer and food.
- Rico's: Live jazz on weekends, a slightly pricier bar with a real british pub style.
- The Grand Avenue Bar: Cheap drinks and lots of pool tables, beer pong table as well
- The ZZU: Very good drinks and unique themed nights (including "drag night")
- Valhalla: An excellent 80's themed night on Saturdays, but always cramped and usually pretty stuffy (go there to dance only!)
- Mike's: Two stories, bottom floor is a pretty poppin' dance club. Drinks are weak and overpriced (usually)
- The Coug: Greek hangout, lots of interesting "quotes" scribbled all over the place. Good luck finding toilet paper or soap in the bathroom
Sleep
Hawthorn Suites. 28 NW Olsen Street. 1 509 332-0928. 1 509 334-5275. ttp://www.hawthorn.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=1788.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. 190 Bishop Blvd. 1 509 334-4437. 1 509 334-4447. ttp://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/puwex.
Quality Inn Paradise Creek. E 1400 Bishop Blvd. 1 509 332-0500. 1 509 334-4271. ttp://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=WA015.
Get out
Pullman is 8 miles away from Moscow, Idaho, which has many attractions worth checking out.