Franklin district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Pasco

Pasco is a town in Franklin district, Washington, United States, home to about 69,451 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 48 churches, 31 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sacajawea State Park (7 km), Elowah Falls, Columbia River Gorge (8 km) and McNary National Wildlife Refuge (9 km).

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Pasco, Washington
Pasco, Franklin district, Washington, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pasco at a glance

Location
Franklin district, Washington, United States
Population
about 69,451
Coordinates
46.2396° N, 119.1006° W
Places within 50 km
170 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Pasco

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Churches near Pasco

48 churches within 100 km of Pasco. The closest is Iglesia Cristiana Eben-Ezer Pentecostes (1 km); the best-known is Columbia River Washington Temple (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pasco

39 parks within 100 km of Pasco. The closest is Volunteer Park (1 km); the best-known is Southridge Sports Complex (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pasco

36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pasco. The closest is Peanuts Park (2 km); the best-known is Sacajawea State Park (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pasco

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pasco. The closest is Amon Canyon (16 km); the best-known is Jump Off Joe (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pasco

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pasco. The closest is Columbia Park Dam (4 km); the best-known is Lake Lewis (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Pasco

16 museums within 100 km of Pasco. The closest is Franklin County Historical Museum (1 km); the best-known is REACH Museum (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pasco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pasco
  2. 7 km Sacajawea State Park · nature spot, Franklin
  3. 3 km McNary National Wildlife Refuge · nature spot, Benton
  4. 13 km Southridge Sports Complex · park, Benton
  5. 8 km REACH Museum · museum, Benton
  6. 4 km Elowah Falls, Columbia River Gorge · waterfall, Benton
  7. 8 km Back to Pasco

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pasco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4848Iglesia Cristiana Eben-Ezer Pentecostes (1 km)
    Parks3139Volunteer Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1236Peanuts Park (2 km)
    Other attractions3336Pasco Intermodal Train Station (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1022Amon Canyon (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1320Columbia Park Dam (4 km)
    Museums716Franklin County Historical Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage713Martin Luther King Jr (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46Clover Island (3 km)
    Waterfalls23Elowah Falls, Columbia River Gorge (8 km)
    Beaches & coast22Clover Island Lighthouse (3 km)
    Temples11Fraternity Christian Temple (3 km)

    Pasco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pasco?

    Sacajawea State Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Elowah Falls, Columbia River Gorge (waterfall, about 8 km), McNary National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 9 km), REACH Museum (museum, about 11 km), Southridge Sports Complex (park, about 11 km), Bateman Island (island, about 12 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 31 parks, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 33 other attractions, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Pasco?

    Iglesia Cristiana Eben-Ezer Pentecostes, about 1 km by road; Tiempos de Poder Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Pasco?

    Volunteer Park, about 1 km by road; Sylvester Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Pasco?

    Peanuts Park, about 2 km by road; Baha'i Rose Garden (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pasco?

    Start in Pasco, visit Sacajawea State Park, then McNary National Wildlife Refuge, then Southridge Sports Complex, then REACH Museum, then Elowah Falls, Columbia River Gorge, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pasco?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Pasco

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pasco’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pasco on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.