About Pullman

Tucked within the fertile rolling hills of the Palouse region of Eastern Washington, the community of Pullman seamlessly blends its agricultural roots and rural charm with higher education and metropolitan amenities. As the largest city in Whitman County and home to Washington State University, locals and visitors alike enjoy a vast array of cultural experiences encompassed by awe-inspiring year-round natural beauty. We welcome you to Pullman and invite you to feel the pull for yourself. Learn more about at Visit Pullman

Named Best U.S. College Town of 2024 by Midwestern Traveler Magazine, Oxford, Ohio blends a small-town atmosphere with the lively energy of Miami University. About 7,000 residents call Oxford home year-round, and nearly 18,000 students return to the town each fall. In the Historic Uptown District, visitors can enjoy a walkable stretch of local shops and restaurants, while Hueston Woods State Park is just 15 minutes from town. Miami University has gardens and natural areas spread out across campus, along with over 17 miles of hiking trails to explore. The campus is also home to an art museum, a sculpture park, and the Freedom Summer Memorial. Learn more about Oxford at enjoyoxford.org.

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA — Miami University, Oxford Ohio, USA

Visit the pages below to learn more about Washington State University:

Washington State University | School of Music | College of Arts and Sciences

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Things to do nearby

Explore historic Downtown Pullman, full of unique shops, local restaurants, and colorful murals
Drive the panoramic Palouse Scenic Byway
Hike Kamiak Butte, a designated National Natural Landmark
See bears at the WSU Bear Center splash in the pool and play in the yard
Walk, jog, or bike the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail
Take a pottery class at Terracotta
Go bowling or play arcade games at Zeppoz

See more activities at in Visit Pullman’s Visitor’s Guide!

Photo courtesy of the Downtown Pullman Association

Local Transportation

The Pullman Transit system offers a convenient and affordable way around town and the university campus. Students, faculty, and staff at WSU ride free with a university ID, while the general public can enjoy affordable fares.

Local taxi services and ride-share options like Uber and Lyft are also available.

BCTRA

A variety of transportation options are provided by Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA).

You can get around campus and Butler County using BCRTA University O Routes and BCRTA Regional Routes. The University O Routes connect students and staff to major locations on campus, as well as several off-campus destinations, including Uptown Oxford. All BCRTA O Routes and Regional Routes are free for everyone—no ID required. To track a bus or plan a trip, download the Transit app for real-time bus information.

Uptown Oxford, Ohio, USA — Uptown Oxford

Washington State University Campus

Campus Map

Campus Visitor Map (PDF)

Parking

Conference attendees will be able to purchase a Summer Conference Parking Pass for a reduced fee. More information specific to these passes will be available in Spring 2027.

Biking

Electric Bike and Scooter Share Program
Spin offers bikes and escooters on campus that can be rented for a fee through the Spin app, which is available on the App Store and Google Play.