Pasco, Washington Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Pasco is a city located in Franklin County, in the state of Washington, USA. Pasco is the county seat of Franklin County.

Pasco one of three cities that make up the Tri-Cities region of the state of Washington; a mid-sized metropolitan area of approximately 200,000 people that includes the cities of Kennewick and Richland.

The April 1, 2006 population of Pasco was estimated by the Washington State Office of Financial Management at 46,494. Pasco is, in terms of net growth, the fastest-growing city in the state of Washington, and has been for the past several years.

Among all of Pasco's annual activities and events, the most popular is the Pasco Farmers Market, located in downtown Pasco. The market is open from May through October each year, drawing a large regional crowd and providing an outlet for farmers selling fresh produce.

The Firey Food Festival is another popular event held each September. This one-day event celebrates spicy foods of all varieties, and highlights the thriving Hispanic culture that lives in the city.

Pasco hosts the Tri-City Dust Devils baseball club of the Northwest League. The Dust Devils are a Class A team of the Colorado Rockies. The team plays during summer months during its relatively short season.

Pasco is located along a major stretch of the 22-mile Sacagawea Heritage Trail, an interactive educational and recreational hiking/biking loop that circles the Tri-Cities area.

Pasco has several waterfront parks along the Columbia River, as well as easy river access for boaters, fishers, and skiers at any of the free boat launches.

The TRAC (Trade Recreation Agricultural Center) is a large complex located in West Pasco which hosts regional events, including (but not limited to) conventions, meetings, rodeos, and motocross.

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