Pasco: City of Savory Wines
Pasco, WA is among the cities making up the Tri-cities region of Washington State, along with Richland and Kennewick. It was named after a city in the Peruvian Andes- Cerro de Pasco - and was mostly agricultural when it was incorporated in 1981. It has undergone significant transformation in the late 1990s when an influx of people from neighboring cities boosted its tourism and retail industries. The West side of the city known as "West Pasco" has exploded into new housing tracts, and shopping centers with plans for 5,000 to 8,000 new residences announced early last year. Pasco, Washington is home to a regional commercial and private airport, Tri-Cities Airport with direct flights to nine major cities in the U.S.
Best Time to Visit
The best times to visit Pasco, Washington is from March to May as temperatures are moderately cold and rain is rare, which make it perfect for recreational activities from fishing to hunting, and from bicycling to golfing. Aside from enjoying fewer crowds, hotel rates during these times are cheaper than the city's busiest season for tourism from June to August. The months after the sweltering summer are also ideal for strolling around parks as changing leaves look great against historical monuments.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Golfing is one of the popular sports in tri-cities due to the metro area's exceptional climate. Hence, it's suggested for you to find Pasco, WA hotels near 18-hole Columbia Point Golf Course. Best Western Plus Pasco Inn & Suites which is overlooking Columbia River Journeys is a top choice. Tri-cities are also known as the 'Heart of Washington's Wine Country.' Thus make sure not to leave Pasco without savoring at least one of its local premium wines by visiting Barnard Griffin Winery, Canon de Sol Winery, and the Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasco-Tri Cities is a great choice if visiting a winery is a must.