Yuma

United_States

Downtown Yuma Yuma is the largest city and county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, located near the borders of California and Mexico.

  • Yuma Visitor Center, 201 N 4th Ave (Yuma Quartermaster Depot, +1 928-783-0071. Oct 1 - May 31 daily 9AM-5PM; Jun 1 - Sep 30 T-Su 9AM-5PM.

Yuma Visitor Center, 201 N 4th Ave (Yuma Quartermaster Depot, +1 928-783-0071. Oct 1 - May 31 daily 9AM-5PM; Jun 1 - Sep 30 T-Su 9AM-5PM.

Guard tower at Yuma Territorial Prison Park Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park

  • Yuma Territorial Prison Park, 1 Prison Hill Rd, +1 928-783-4771. Th-M 9AM-5PM; closed August. This park keeps intact much of the history of Arizona's first prison. From 1876 to 1909, this was the primary detaining facility for many of Arizona's convicted. Due to state budget constraints, the park was scheduled to close in 2010. Private donations totalling more than $70,000 were raised and the park is now open and leased to a local agency. New exhibits have since been added as well as initiating work on deferred maintenance. One memorable feature of the park is the set of old west style, inhumane prison cells in a dark spooky cave. $6 (adult 14+), $3 (youth 7-13), free (child 0-6).
  • Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park, 201 N 4th Ave, +1 928-783-0071. T-Su 9AM-5PM. The Yuma Quartermaster Depot was the primary storing and distribution center for Army supplies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Depot distributed goods to all Army posts in Arizona, Southern California, New Mexico, Utah, and Western Texas. There are five original buildings still standing with many exhibits inside detailing the life of the early supply post. The site is also home to the Yuma Visitors' Information Center. $4 (adult 14+), $2 (youth 7-13), free (child 0-6).
  • Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S Madison Ave, +1 928-782-1841. T-S 10AM-4PM. This historic adobe house dates from the 1870s, and has exhibits chronicling the history of the lower Colorado River region from the 1540s to the present. $3 (adults), $2 (seniors 60+, youth 12-18), free (children 0-11).
  • Yuma Proving Ground Heritage Center, Main Post, Yuma Proving Ground, +1 928-328-3394. A small museum with exhibits relating to the history of the post. Visitors will have to go through security at the main gate, and show ID and proof of auto insurance.
  • Castle Dome Mine Museum, 27550 E County 15th Street North Sr4 (NE of Yuma on Hwy 95, +1 928-920-3062. Oct 1 - Apr 15: daily 10AM-5PM; Apr 16 - Sep: Th-T 10AM-5PM, closed W. A collection of original and reproduced old west buildings. $10 (adults), $5 (children 7-11), free (children under 7).

Yuma Territorial Prison Park, 1 Prison Hill Rd, +1 928-783-4771. Th-M 9AM-5PM; closed August. This park keeps intact much of the history of Arizona's first prison. From 1876 to 1909, this was the primary detaining facility for many of Arizona's convicted. Due to state budget constraints, the park was scheduled to close in 2010. Private donations totalling more than $70,000 were raised and the park is now open and leased to a local agency. New exhibits have since been added as well as initiating work on deferred maintenance. One memorable feature of the park is the set of old west style, inhumane prison cells in a dark spooky cave. $6 (adult 14+), $3 (youth 7-13), free (child 0-6).

Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park, 201 N 4th Ave, +1 928-783-0071. T-Su 9AM-5PM. The Yuma Quartermaster Depot was the primary storing and distribution center for Army supplies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Depot distributed goods to all Army posts in Arizona, Southern California, New Mexico, Utah, and Western Texas. There are five original buildings still standing with many exhibits inside detailing the life of the early supply post. The site is also home to the Yuma Visitors' Information Center. $4 (adult 14+), $2 (youth 7-13), free (child 0-6).

Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens, 240 S Madison Ave, +1 928-782-1841. T-S 10AM-4PM. This historic adobe house dates from the 1870s, and has exhibits chronicling the history of the lower Colorado River region from the 1540s to the present. $3 (adults), $2 (seniors 60+, youth 12-18), free (children 0-11).

Yuma Proving Ground Heritage Center, Main Post, Yuma Proving Ground, +1 928-328-3394. A small museum with exhibits relating to the history of the post. Visitors will have to go through security at the main gate, and show ID and proof of auto insurance.

Castle Dome Mine Museum, 27550 E County 15th Street North Sr4 (NE of Yuma on Hwy 95, +1 928-920-3062. Oct 1 - Apr 15: daily 10AM-5PM; Apr 16 - Sep: Th-T 10AM-5PM, closed W. A collection of original and reproduced old west buildings. $10 (adults), $5 (children 7-11), free (children under 7).

The Sonoran Desert near Yuma

  • Silver Spur Rodeo, 2520 E 32nd St (Yuma County Fairgrounds, +1 928-344-5451. A three-day event held annually in early February.
  • Yuma Crossing Day & Redondo Fiesta, 200 block of Madison Ave, +1 928-782-1841. Third weekend of February. An annual reenactment of the historic Yuma Crossing, accompanied with a fiesta featuring folklorico dancing, mariachi music, food, and other entertainment.
  • Quechan Indian Day, Quechan Dr to Indian Hill (Fort Yuma, +1 760-572-0213. September/October. An annual parade with Quechan dancers and musicians from the nearby Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. Free.
  • Midnight at the Oasis, 1280 W Desert Hills Dr (Ray Krok Baseball Complex, +1 928-343-1715. A three-day event held annually in March, this is one of the southwest's largest classic car shows. Features live music and food.
  • Tina's Cocina, 645 S 2nd Ave (St Paul's Cultural Center, +1 928-783-3530. Regional heritage cooking classes hosted by chef Tina Clark in a restored 1909 Gothic church.

Silver Spur Rodeo, 2520 E 32nd St (Yuma County Fairgrounds, +1 928-344-5451. A three-day event held annually in early February.

Yuma Crossing Day & Redondo Fiesta, 200 block of Madison Ave, +1 928-782-1841. Third weekend of February. An annual reenactment of the historic Yuma Crossing, accompanied with a fiesta featuring folklorico dancing, mariachi music, food, and other entertainment.

Quechan Indian Day, Quechan Dr to Indian Hill (Fort Yuma, +1 760-572-0213. September/October. An annual parade with Quechan dancers and musicians from the nearby Fort Yuma Indian Reservation. Free.

Midnight at the Oasis, 1280 W Desert Hills Dr (Ray Krok Baseball Complex, +1 928-343-1715. A three-day event held annually in March, this is one of the southwest's largest classic car shows. Features live music and food.

Tina's Cocina, 645 S 2nd Ave (St Paul's Cultural Center, +1 928-783-3530. Regional heritage cooking classes hosted by chef Tina Clark in a restored 1909 Gothic church.

  • Telegraph Pass Trail, N Frontage R (trailhead) (off of I-8 exit Foothills Blvd. A 4.3-mile hike with rewarding views at the top. The best times of year are fall through spring; plan on spending about 3 hrs. Free.
  • Desert Hills Municipal Golf Course, 1245 W Desert Hills Dr, +1 928-373-5220.

Telegraph Pass Trail, N Frontage R (trailhead) (off of I-8 exit Foothills Blvd. A 4.3-mile hike with rewarding views at the top. The best times of year are fall through spring; plan on spending about 3 hrs. Free.

Desert Hills Municipal Golf Course, 1245 W Desert Hills Dr, +1 928-373-5220.

Paradise Casino, 450 Quechan Dr.

  • Martha's Gardens Medjool Date Farm, 9747 S Avenue 9 3/4 E, +1 928-726-8831.
  • Yuma Art Center and Gift Shop, 254 S Main St, +1 928-329-6607. T-Sa 10AM-8PM. Offers unique work by local artists and craftspeople.

Martha's Gardens Medjool Date Farm, 9747 S Avenue 9 3/4 E, +1 928-726-8831.

Yuma Art Center and Gift Shop, 254 S Main St, +1 928-329-6607. T-Sa 10AM-8PM. Offers unique work by local artists and craftspeople.

Yuma is a good place to get Mexican food if not accustomed to the region.

  • The Chili Pepper, 1030 W 24th St, +1 928-783-4213. M-Sa 7AM-8PM. Addicting Mexican food. Homegrown fast food, great choice for a quick lunch or early dinner.
  • Chretin's Restaurant & Cantina, 505 E 16th St, +1 928-782-1291. Very vivid taste. Mild salsa.
  • El Papagallo Mexican Restaurant, 1401 S Ave B, +1 928-343-9451. Slightly more expensive than most Mexican food, but good nonetheless. Hot salsa, mild available. They charge per glass for refills.
  • Mi Rancho Restaurant, 2701 S 4th Ave, +1 928-344-6903. Slightly soft taste as far as Mexican goes. Mild salsa.

The Chili Pepper, 1030 W 24th St, +1 928-783-4213. M-Sa 7AM-8PM. Addicting Mexican food. Homegrown fast food, great choice for a quick lunch or early dinner.

Chretin's Restaurant & Cantina, 505 E 16th St, +1 928-782-1291. Very vivid taste. Mild salsa.

El Papagallo Mexican Restaurant, 1401 S Ave B, +1 928-343-9451. Slightly more expensive than most Mexican food, but good nonetheless. Hot salsa, mild available. They charge per glass for refills.

Mi Rancho Restaurant, 2701 S 4th Ave, +1 928-344-6903. Slightly soft taste as far as Mexican goes. Mild salsa.

  • Ah So Sushi & Steak, 1325 S Yuma Palms Pkwy B5, +1 928-329-7442. Great teppanyaki grill and sushi bar. Regular seating available.
  • Brownie's Restaurant, 1145 S 4th Ave, +1 928-783-7911. Home-style breakfasts are their most popular items.
  • The Crossing Grill & Bar, 2690 S 4th Ave, +1 928-726-5551. Sa-Th 11AM-10PM, Fr 11AM-11PM.
  • Hunter Steakhouse, 2355 S 4th Ave, +1 928-783-1166. Daily 4PM-9PM. Great dinner salads and steaks.
  • Jack & Rosie's Steakhouse, 1551 W 5th St, +1 928-328-1444. T-Sa 5PM-10PM. Owned and operated by the same family since 1935.
  • Julieanna's Patio Cafe, 1951 W 25th St, +1 928-317-1961. M-Sa 11AM-2PM, 4:30PM-9PM; Su 4PM-8PM.
  • River City Grill, 600 W 3rd St, +1 928-782-7988. M-F 11AM-2PM, 5PM-10PM; S-Su 5PM-10PM.

Ah So Sushi & Steak, 1325 S Yuma Palms Pkwy B5, +1 928-329-7442. Great teppanyaki grill and sushi bar. Regular seating available.

Brownie's Restaurant, 1145 S 4th Ave, +1 928-783-7911. Home-style breakfasts are their most popular items.

The Crossing Grill & Bar, 2690 S 4th Ave, +1 928-726-5551. Sa-Th 11AM-10PM, Fr 11AM-11PM.

Hunter Steakhouse, 2355 S 4th Ave, +1 928-783-1166. Daily 4PM-9PM. Great dinner salads and steaks.

Jack & Rosie's Steakhouse, 1551 W 5th St, +1 928-328-1444. T-Sa 5PM-10PM. Owned and operated by the same family since 1935.

Julieanna's Patio Cafe, 1951 W 25th St, +1 928-317-1961. M-Sa 11AM-2PM, 4:30PM-9PM; Su 4PM-8PM.

River City Grill, 600 W 3rd St, +1 928-782-7988. M-F 11AM-2PM, 5PM-10PM; S-Su 5PM-10PM.

  • Derailed Saloon, 179 E 1st St, +1 928-782-6200.
  • The Dunes Bar, 711 E 32nd St (connected to the Quality Inn Airport Hotel, +1 928-726-4721. 4PM-2AM. This restaurant/bar has live entertainment throughout the week. Monday is Military appreciation, Wednesday Reggae band, Thursday Hip Hop band, Friday ladies night, Sunday Fun day (drag shows etc.)
  • Jimmie Dee's, 38 W 2nd St, +1 928-783-5647. Daily 1PM-2AM. A dance club/bar that is for a little older crowd. Normally they have both a DJ and a live band playing on weekends. During the day (happy hour) it doubles as a hang out for businessmen/women
  • Manske Lounge, 3001 S Pacific Ave, +1 928-726-9258. A bar with a little more of a Hispanic influence, but a variety of music. Small dance floor, pool tables, large bar, and tables to sit at.
  • Platinum Cabaret, 822 E 21st St, +1 928-783-5000. Daily 6PM-2AM. A strip bar that provides adequate entertainment. Most Fights are on big screens. Also, Wed nights are coin nights. Should be good for all the businessmen that are in town during the week.
  • Yuma Landing Company, 233 S 4th Ave, +1 928-782-7427. A historic bar and grill.

Derailed Saloon, 179 E 1st St, +1 928-782-6200.

The Dunes Bar, 711 E 32nd St (connected to the Quality Inn Airport Hotel, +1 928-726-4721. 4PM-2AM. This restaurant/bar has live entertainment throughout the week. Monday is Military appreciation, Wednesday Reggae band, Thursday Hip Hop band, Friday ladies night, Sunday Fun day (drag shows etc.)

Jimmie Dee's, 38 W 2nd St, +1 928-783-5647. Daily 1PM-2AM. A dance club/bar that is for a little older crowd. Normally they have both a DJ and a live band playing on weekends. During the day (happy hour) it doubles as a hang out for businessmen/women

Manske Lounge, 3001 S Pacific Ave, +1 928-726-9258. A bar with a little more of a Hispanic influence, but a variety of music. Small dance floor, pool tables, large bar, and tables to sit at.

Platinum Cabaret, 822 E 21st St, +1 928-783-5000. Daily 6PM-2AM. A strip bar that provides adequate entertainment. Most Fights are on big screens. Also, Wed nights are coin nights. Should be good for all the businessmen that are in town during the week.

Yuma Landing Company, 233 S 4th Ave, +1 928-782-7427. A historic bar and grill.

Yuma is next to the Mexican border, but getting in is not quite as easy as it seems due to the Colorado River. There is no access bridge from any part of the city. Due to a geographic oddity, Mexico is both to the west (shorter), and to the south (further). The shortest way is to go into California on I-8, then south on Algodones Road (Exit 166/State Route 186), and cross the border into metro Mexicali. (The first town is called Los Algodones.) You can also go south on US-95 from Yuma for just over 20 miles, and cross the border into San Luis Rio Colorado.

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  • El Centro, California
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