Yuma Attractions

Once a busy river port sending military supplies shipped from California to forts and camps in the Southwest to fight the Apache wars, today Yuma is a winter retreat for thousands of visitors craving its warm, dry and sunny climate. With warm weather comes golf, and the city has several excellent courses. Bird watchers will enjoy the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, which is rich in migratory bird life and also offers hiking, fishing and boating facilities. For a step back in time to the days of frontier justice, visit the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, whose prison dates back to 1876, or the Yuma Crossing State Historic Park, for a walk through restored historic buildings. If these sites whet your appetite for more pioneer lore, check out the Century House Museum, which is chock full of pioneer artifacts and exhibits. And, speaking of appetite, be sure to stop for burgers and fries at Lutes Casino, Arizona's oldest pool hall, where old movie memorabilia graces the walls.

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Yuma
Only remnants remain of this historic prison built in 1876, where you can see photographs of some of the prisoners who served time here over its 33 years of operation and get a feel for frontier justice.
Attraction type: Historic site; Old jail; State park; History museum

Lutes Casino, Yuma
Get some local flavor at the state's oldest pool hall, which is no longer a casino but serves up its famous Especial Burger, a combination hot dog and hamburger.
Attraction type: Game/entertainment center

Yuma Crossing State Historic Park, Yuma
Once a major military supply point, this site contains the quartermaster depot and officers' quarters as well as restored historic buildings commemorating five centuries of transportation across the Colorado River.
Attraction type: Historic site; State park; Transportation museum

Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, Yuma
Stretching 30 miles along the Colorado River, and encompassing desert and wetlands, this site has plentiful plant and animal life and is a great place for bird watching, hiking, boating and fishing.
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Wildlife park

Yuma Valley Railway, Yuma
All aboard! Travel alongside the Colorado River on this 1922 diesel-powered train while listening to local folklore tales and the history of the region.
Attraction type: Scenic railroad

Quechan Indian Museum, Yuma
Located in historic Fort Yuma, this museum traces the history of the Quechan through archaeological items and photographs.
Attraction type: History museum

Arizona Historical Society Century House Museum, Yuma
Attraction type: Historic home

Century House Museum, Yuma
Surrounded by graceful gardens and aviaries, this regional museum features exhibits, photographs and other items related to Arizona's territorial period.
Attraction type: History museum

Mesa del Sol Golf Club, Yuma
Built on elevated terrain, this track is considered deceptively difficult as water comes into play on nine of eighteen holes and many of the approach shots are made from uneven lies.
Attraction type: Golf course

Desert Hills Municipal Golf Course, Yuma
Amenable to virtually all types of players, this par-72 layout offers an exceptional golf experience at a very reasonable cost.
Attraction type: Golf course

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, Yuma
Attraction type: Nature reserve

Cocopah Museum, Yuma
History museum features tribal beadwork, arts and crafts of the Cocopah Reservation.
Attraction type: History museum

Yuma Art Center, Yuma
Attraction type: Art gallery; Art museum

Mittry Lake Wildlife Area, Yuma
Situated in and near the floodplain of the Colorado River, this more than 60-acre nature reserve offers the outdoor enthusiast such activities as hiking, boating, sport fishing, nature study and bird watching.
Attraction type: Nature reserve

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, Yuma
Attraction type: Historic walking area; Park

Sierra Sands, Yuma
This pair of executive courses offer wide open fairways and flat terrain; perfect for beginners and intermediate players.
Attraction type: Golf course

Cocopah Bend RV Resort Golf Course, Yuma
At this resort "golf is free any day the sun doesn't shine," yet they rarely give away a round.
Attraction type: Golf course

Fortuna Del Rey Golf Course & RV Resort, Yuma
Located near the foothills east of Yuma, this flat 9-hole course offers tree-lined fairways and medium-sized greens.
Attraction type: Golf course

Ironwood Public Golf Course, Yuma
This executive course features well-manicured fairways and elevated, undulating greens.
Attraction type: Golf course

Arroyo Dunes Golf Course, Yuma
At a shade over 2000-yards, this executive course is easy to walk and is favored by seniors and beginner golfers.
Attraction type: Golf course

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