Yuma Arizona Attractions
The Yuma area offers many fine attractions and points of interest for tourists, visitors, and residents. There are attractions of appeal to all interests, including history buffs, river rats, bird watchers, & off road devotees. The rich history and scenic beauty of Yuma Arizona bring opportunities galore to enjoy a day in the sun. Yuma's points of interest go beyond the run of the mill tourist attraction, in part due to Yuma's unique climate and prominent place in the history of Western America. Yuma's location near Interstate 8 makes it an ideal place to stopover when traveling on vacation to Disneyland, Sea World, or many other Southern California attractions. We hope you enjoy our listing of Yuma Arizona Attractions. We have added a Yuma Museum Page! The museums in the Yuma Area are attractions, but they deserve a page of their own. You can also find listings for Yuma area parks and recreational areas on the YumAZone. |
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Yuma Visitors Information Center201 North 4th Ave.Yuma, AZ 85364 Show Yuma Visitors Information Center on map! Yuma Visitors Information Center: Now sharing space with the Quartermaster Depot the Yuma Visitors Information Center provides information about Yuma attractions, shopping, restaurants, accommodations, and recreational activities. Local arts and crafts items as well as Yuma souvenirs and maps are for sale! | ||||
(928) 726-0022 · Adair Park: Sprague's Sports acts as the information contact for this 660 acre park located 16 miles NE of Yuma on Highway 95. 3/4 of a mile East of McPhaul's Bridge. Rifle, pistol and archery ranges are the centerpoints of the facility. Adair Ranges, Inc. is a private, nonprofit corporation, comprised of the Yuma Area Shooting and Recreation Clubs, who operate and maintain these ranges for all to safely enjoy. | ||||
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Center of the World: In Felicity California, 8 miles west of Yuma on I-8 you will find the "Center of the World". as recognized by Imperial County and the country of France. Several unusual exhibits including a section of the original staircase from the Eiffel Tower make this stop worthwhile if you are traveling on I-8. | ||||
Cibola National Wildlife RefugeCibola Lake RoadCibola, AZ 85328 Show Cibola National Wildlife Refuge on map! Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: While access is limited to certain areas, the visitor center, 3-mile auto tour loop, and the 1-mile nature trail are among the areas that can be visited.
Visitors accessing the shores of the refuge via boat will find miles of back channels that are ideal for fishing and birdwatching. | ||||
Cocopah Speedway: The Cocopah Speedway complex, purchased by the Cocopah Indian Tribe in June 2005, is located at
Highway 95 and County 15th Street directly across the highway from the Cocopah Casino. Sand drags are a popular event! | ||||
Colorado River Tubing Adventures50 N. Prison Hill RoadYuma, AZ 85364 Show Colorado River Tubing Adventures on map!  Mention you saw us on the Yuma Zone and get an additional 10% of ANY day we run. Call now and reserve your spot or visit us on the web at www.tubingyuma.com Toll Free: 800-690-8622 | ||||
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El Golfo: El Golfo in Sonora Mexico is just a short 60 miles south of Yuma. Continuing on for 30 miles of mostly pristine beaches, El Golfo offers a sea side vacation that should not be missed. Make sure that your auto insurance has coverage in Mexico or buy a rider for your trip. For safety sake, consider traveling with a group of like minded people. Check out the El Golfo Times website for news and more information about El Golfo. | ||||
Historic Downtown Yuma: Historic Downtown Yuma is often overlooked by Yuma visitors and residents. A morning or afternoon can be pleasurably spent exploring the many shops & dining options offered in the area. This area is used for street fairs and musical events throughout the year. Located in the area surrounding First Street and Main Avenue Historic Downtown Yuma is with walking distance of several Yuma area Attractions. Historic Downtown Yuma is now open to vehicular traffic but is best experienced by parking the car and enjoying a leisurely stroll. There are many surprises to be found in the courtyards and patios along main street. | ||||
Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational AreaImperial County, CA Show Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area on map! Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area: The Imperial Sand Dunes, also known as the Algodones Dunes, are the largest sand dunes in California. 40 miles long and averaging 5 miles wide, the dunes are popular with many off road enthusiasts. With heights of over 300 feet from the desert floor the dunes are an impressive site located just 20 miles West of Yuma. The large crowds of off-road recreational seekers camped at the Dunes often causes travelers on the Interstate to mistake the parking areas for a small town.
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Kofa National Wildlife Refuge: The 665,400 acres of desert that make up the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge are home to big horn sheep and the only truely native Arizonan palm tree, oddly named the California Fan Palm. | ||||
Los Algodones: Los Algodones, B.C. Mexico is a scant 10 mile drive from Yuma. The official name is Vicente Guerrero. Los Algodones offers a variety of local merchants and restaurants to choose from to enhance your Mexican adventure. The residents and visitors of Yuma also find that the health care providers offer an affordable alternative to the high costs seen for health care on the U.S. side of the border. The parking lots on the U.S. side of the border in Andrade California allow visitors to walk in to this town and return without the hassle of bringing your car back into the States.
For more information see: The Official Snowbird Guide to Algodones or losalgodones.com | ||||
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 Anglers will find many opportunities for fishing at Martinez Lake. There are many Bass fishing tournaments held in the area each year. The lakes and backwaters offer the chance to get away from the crowds and drop a line in the water. The many private docks are perfect for kids to fish. Fishers Landing Resort Martinez Lake Resort | ||||
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Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden2200 W. 28th St.Yuma, AZ Show Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden on map! Robert J. Moody Demonstration Garden: The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension for Yuma County brings you this a plant resource and educational area. | ||||
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Tumco Historic Mining Town: Tumco is an abandoned gold mining town. This open area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). A few old buildings and some mine shafts are all that remain of the original mine and townsite.
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Valley of the Names: An odd site is found in desert north of Yuma. For over 60 years people have been bringing in rocks in order to spell out their names and other messages in the desert. While best viewed from a low flying plane, the site is accessable via 4WD vehicles. Remember that many of these messages date back over 50 years and should not be disturbed. If you want to write your own message, BRING YOUR OWN ROCKS and leave alone the efforts of others. | ||||
Wild World Zoo and Camel Farm15672 S. Ave. 1EYuma, AZ 85365 Show Wild World Zoo and Camel Farm on map! (928) 627-7511 ·  Open 9AM to 5PM Tuesday to Sunday Admission: $5.00 (Seniors: $4.00) | ||||
Yuma Art Center: The Yuma Art Center is operated by the City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department. Featuring the 650 seat Historic Yuma Theatre, the Yuma Art Center has Four Visual Art Galleries as well as studios for local & visiting artists. | ||||
Yuma Conservation GardenPacific Avenue and E. 32nd StreetYuma, AZ 85365 Show Yuma Conservation Garden on map! Yuma Conservation Garden: This 28 acre site is set aside for a botanical garden featuring Sonoran desert vegetation, a watershed model, a pond for wild and domestic waterfowl, and a display of antique farm equipment. Open to the public most weekend during the winter months. Also a favorite for weekday field trips by educational groups. | ||||
Yuma Quartermasters Depot State Historic Park201 North 4th Ave.Yuma, AZ 85364 Show Yuma Quartermasters Depot State Historic Park on map! Yuma Quartermasters Depot State Historic Park: See the restored U.S. Army Quartermasters Depot!
Yuma Visitor Center, transportation museum, gift shop, & picnic area. Formerly Yuma Crossing State Historic Park. Recently adopted by the City of Yuma to avoid closing by the state, the Quartermasters Depot now has free admission and is the site of the Yuma Visitors Center.
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Yuma Territorial Prison State Park1 Prison Hill RoadYuma, AZ 85364 Show Yuma Territorial Prison State Park on map!  | ||||
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