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Yuma is a desert city of about 100,000 people on the Colorado River in the far southwest corner of Arizona, close to both California and Mexico. It has long been a crossing point: Native peoples, Spanish explorers, gold seekers and steamboats all passed through the narrow river crossing here. Today Yuma is known as one of the sunniest cities on earth and as America's winter lettuce capital.
The Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park preserves the notorious prison that held outlaws from 1876 to 1909, with cells carved into the rock above the river. The Colorado River State Historic Park tells the story of the old Army supply depot, and the Ocean to Ocean Bridge, opened in 1915, was the first highway bridge across the lower Colorado.
Historic Downtown Yuma along Main Street has restored theaters, restaurants and the old brick buildings of the Brinley Avenue district, and the Sanguinetti House Museum shows the home of a pioneer merchant. Along the river, Gateway Park and the West Wetlands offer shady paths and paddling, and winter visitors flock in for warm sunshine, farm tours and the Lettuce Days festival.
Former territorial prison that held inmates from 1876 to 1909, set on a bluff above the Colorado River. Visitors walk through stone cells, the dark cell and the guard tower, and a museum tells inmate stories. Come in the morning in hot months, as much of the site is outdoors.
Site of the Yuma Quartermaster Depot, which supplied Army posts across the Southwest in the 1800s. Restored buildings show depot offices, a corral and exhibits on river transport and the region's history. It is near downtown, so combine it with the prison and riverfront parks.
Small historic district near downtown Yuma with early 1900s commercial and residential buildings that show how the town looked after the railroad came. It is easy to see on foot. Walk it together with Main Street and look for historic plaques on the buildings.
Steel truss bridge across the Colorado River that opened in 1915, the first highway bridge over the lower river, linking Arizona and California on a coast-to-coast route. It now carries local traffic. View it from the riverfront parks below, especially at sunset.
Historic courthouse in downtown Yuma, an elegant civic building that has served the county for generations. It sits close to Main Street and other historic sites. Take a photo of the facade while walking through downtown, and look for nearby murals and historic buildings.
Adobe home of an early Yuma merchant, now a museum about life in territorial Yuma, with period rooms and exhibits, plus gardens with colorful aviaries. It is run by the Arizona Historical Society. Check the limited opening days, and allow time for the gardens behind the house.
Restored historic theater on Main Street that is part of the Yuma Art Center, hosting concerts, plays, films and community shows. The center also has free art galleries. Check the art center calendar for shows, and visit the galleries next door during opening hours.
Walkable Main Street area with restored buildings, local restaurants, breweries, shops and the art center. It hosts events and markets in the cooler months. Visit in the evening in winter and spring, when the weather is pleasant and the restaurants are busy.
Old-time bar and restaurant downtown, family run since the early 1900s and filled with quirky memorabilia, old signs and dominoes games. It is famous for its Especial burger with a hot dog on top. It is not a gambling casino, just a fun place to eat and look around.
Large city park on the Colorado River with a big themed playground, a fishing pond, a hummingbird garden, shaded picnic areas and trails along the river. It is one of Yuma's best family parks. Visit in the morning or evening in warm months to avoid the midday heat.
Riverside park below the territorial prison with lawns, shade trees and a sandy beach on the Colorado River, popular for wading, tubing and picnics. It also gives good views of the historic bridges. Bring water shoes, and check river conditions before getting in the water.
Restored river habitat along the Colorado River east of downtown, where invasive plants were cleared and native trees and marshes replanted. Trails lead through the wetlands, and birders spot many species. Bring water and binoculars, and go early in the day for birds and cooler air.
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