Pasco Attractions

Pasco is located in southern Washington in the tri-cities area that encompasses Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland. The area is known for the recreational opportunities that present themselves with the surrounding Snake, Yakima and Columbia Rivers. However, the town also has some good cultural sights such as the Franklin County Historical Museum and the nearby Fort Walla Walla Museum.

Franklin County Historical Museum

The Franklin County Historical Museum describes life in Pasco in the early 1900s through creative displays that include a recreated schoolhouse, mechanical equipment, and artifacts from everyday life. The museum also deals with Lewis and Clark, and Native American Indian artifacts.

Address

Franklin County Historical Museum
305 North 4th Avenue
Pasco, WA 99301-5324
United States

Phone 1 (509) 547-3714

Fax 1 (509) 545-2168

http://franklincountyhistoricalsociety.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00	Closed	Closed
Close		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Tips

Admission by donation.

Facilities

Gift shop

Ice Harbor Dam

The Ice Harbor Dam is located on the lower Snake River. Visit the Ice Harbor Lock & Dam Visitor Center for more information on the dam and surrounding area.

Typical Visit

1 hour

McNary National Wildlife Refuge

The McNary National Wildlife Refuge is located on east bank of the Columbia River. The refuge protects rare and endangered birds, and the areas along the shoreline serve developing salmon. Some of the McNary National Wildlife Refuge is farmland, planted with crops, and left in the fields for waterfowl the feed on.

Address

McNary National Wildlife Refuge
64 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
United States

Phone 1 (509) 546-8300

Fax 1 (509) 546-8303

http://www.fws.gov/mcnary/

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise
Close	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset