The Tri-Cities area also has a rich cultural heritage. Of particular note is the White Bluffs Quilt Museum (http:// www.whitebluffscenter.org) in Richland. The facility serves as a Regional Textile Arts Center and supports crafting organizations throughout the region. Visitors can tour exhibits at the museum and perhaps participate in a class. Be sure to reserve some time to browse through the offerings at the store. Check the museum’s website before you arrive to see if there are classes that will be occurring during your visit. In nearby Kennewick, you can visit the East Benton County Historical Society Museum (http://www.ebchs.org). It boasts a wide range of artifacts devoted to agriculture and transportation. Local
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Native American tribes are highlighted with exhibits of stone tools and petroglyphs. For a fascinating experience of a different sort, visit the Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science and Technology. Diverse exhibits explore the region’s involvement in the beginning of the atomic era, the many roles taken on by the Columbia River and the wildlife that call the Red Mountain area home. Shopping is another popular pursuit. Kennewick’s Columbia Center Mall ((http://www.simon.com/mall/ columbia-center/stores) is centrally located and features a surprisingly deep mixture of shops and eateries. Each of the three cities also boasts distinctive downtown areas. Pasco has a vibrant farmers market and hosts