Whitman district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Pullman

Pullman is a town in Whitman district, Washington, United States, home to about 32,816 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 parks and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rogers Field (2 km), Lower Granite Lake Dam (26 km) and Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site (43 km).

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Pullman at a glance

Location
Whitman district, Washington, United States
Population
about 32,816
Coordinates
46.7313° N, 117.1796° W
Places within 50 km
56 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Pullman

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pullman: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pullman

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pullman. The closest is Steakhouse Hill (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pullman

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pullman. The closest is Lower Granite Lake Dam (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Pullman

16 parks within 100 km of Pullman. The closest is Scouts Park (1 km); the best-known is Rogers Field (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pullman

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pullman. The closest is UI Arboretum and Botanical Garden (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Pullman

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Pullman. The closest is Rock Creek Falls (77 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Pullman

9 churches within 100 km of Pullman. The closest is Simpson United Methodist Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pullman

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pullman
  2. 1 km Charles R Conner Museum · museum, Whitman
  3. 1 km Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art · museum, Whitman
  4. 1 km Rogers Field · park, Whitman
  5. 2 km Washington State University Arboretum · park, Whitman
  6. 29 km Lower Granite Lake Dam · dam, Garfield
  7. 26 km Back to Pullman

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How to reach Pullman

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    Within 15 km of Pullman

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pullman by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2485Steakhouse Hill (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs222Lower Granite Lake Dam (26 km)
    Parks1116Scouts Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413UI Arboretum and Botanical Garden (16 km)
    Waterfalls010Rock Creek Falls (77 km)
    Churches89Simpson United Methodist Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage17Troy Downtown Historic District (39 km)
    Museums34Pullman Depot Heritage Center (1 km)
    Other attractions23Brelsford WSU Visitors Center (1 km)
    Beaches & coast03Amos Bench (65 km)
    Caves02Bear Cave Ridge (81 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Hog Island (49 km)

    Pullman: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pullman?

    Rogers Field (park, about 2 km), Charles R Conner Museum (museum, about 1 km), Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (museum, about 2 km), Chipman Trail (attraction, about 3 km), Washington State University Arboretum (park, about 4 km), Lower Granite Lake Dam (dam, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pullman?

    56 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 parks, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pullman?

    Steakhouse Hill, about 21 km by road; Tomer Butte (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pullman?

    Lower Granite Lake Dam, about 26 km by road; Spring Valley Dam (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Pullman?

    Scouts Park, about 1 km by road; Cougar Plaza (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pullman?

    Start in Pullman, visit Charles R Conner Museum, then Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, then Rogers Field, then Washington State University Arboretum, then Lower Granite Lake Dam, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pullman?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pullman’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.