The City of Pasco is located at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima and Snake Rivers. Because of its location, Pasco is considered the gateway to the agriculturally rich Columbia Basin. The proximity of Grand Coulee Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in the United States, has unlocked a wealth of agricultural possibilities for the Pasco area.

A scenic drive through the local farm country will reveal a fresh array of the area's finest produce including, tender asparagus, onions, potatoes, crisp, delicious apples, luscious cherries and sun-drenched wine grapes, to name a few.

Pasco enjoys nearly 300 days of sunshine throughout the year. Great weather, combined with the area's inviting waterways, enables residents and visitors to enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities from water sports to golf and wine touring to outdoor theater. The Franklin County Historical Museum, Municipal Golf Course, Trade, Recreation and Agricultural Center, Farmers Market, three public swimming pools and region's largest sporting complex are among the attractions that set Pasco apart from neighboring communities. Pasco is also home to the area's only bus and train depot, regional airport and barge system.

Area attractions include Sacagawea State Park, 22 miles of well maintained, riverfront bike paths, Ice Harbor Dam, the Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science and Technology Museum, the McNary Wildlife Refuge, Palouse Falls and over 50 wineries within a 50 mile radius.