You never know what you might find when you take the time to look around you. While spending a night or two at Cedars Inn Ritzville, venture into our charming downtown area's streets and discover the treasures of art, music, culture and history hidden within our city's beautiful historic buildings. To guide your way, we've listed a few points of artistic and cultural interest for you.

The Burroughs Home

The former residence of Ritzville's pioneer physician, Dr. Frank R. Burroughs, has been restored to its original condition complete with fascinating collections featuring clothing and household accoutrements of the era spanning from the 1890s to the 1920s. Open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. between Memorial Day. Appointments accepted throughout the rest of the year.

The Depot

Founded in 1890, Ritzville's hub of communication and travel could be found right here at The Depot. Featuring commercial artifacts—including the town's original horse-drawn hearse, working telegraph machine and more—this beautifully restored depot pays respectful homage to our city's founders and the tools they used to keep it growing. Open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. between Memorial Day. Appointments accepted throughout the rest of the year.

Metal Sculptures

Given that the town of Ritzville was founded in 1890, we have a rich cultural history to honor and explore. In that vein, our charming town is home to numerous sculptures commissioned by local artists to commemorate the significant figures and people who make up our history. Just off I-90 on Division Street, as you enter Ritzville, you'll see a pioneer woman, rancher and farmer with his plow. The Ritzville High School Bronco proudly stands on his hind legs in front of the high school, and next to the Depot Museum you'll see the Wagon Train sculpture honoring Ritzville's first settlers.

Ritzville Blues Festival

Let the blues roll over your soul during the action-packed one-day event known as The Ritzville Blues Festival. Featuring local, regional, national and international blues acts play the full gamut of blues—from traditional Southern blues to boogie woogie and Cajun zydo. With more than 25 bands gracing the stages of seven different venues all over town — including an outdoor stage right down — this is a time to really let your hair down and enjoy great music in a wonderful atmosphere. Held annually on the second Sunday of July, this year's festival takes place July 10, 2010.