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.
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
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.
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