By Alli Sewell
Introduction
Fun things to do in Yuma, Arizona, include hiking nature trails, boating on the Colorado...
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If you’re up for the drive, going to Anza Borrego State Park is highly recommended...
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Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area is one of the most renowned attractions in the city...
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Located in the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area, Colorado River State Historic Park features a...
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Opened in 1876, the Yuma Territorial Prison closed 33 years later in 1909. Today, you...
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Another of the Yuma, Arizona, things to do in the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area...
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East Wetlands Park, sometimes known as the East Wetlands Environmental Restoration Area, features wetlands and...
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Yuma Proving Ground Heritage Center is a US military history museum in the Arizona desert...
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Castle Dome Mine Museum & Ghost Town is an 1870s mining village that has been...
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One of the most impressive sites near Yuma is the Imperial Sand Dunes National Recreation...
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Established in 1941, the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge covers 30 miles along the Colorado River...
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Gateway Park sits on the Colorado River next to Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park...
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One of many unique Yuma things to do is touring the date farm at Martha’s...
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Arizona’s capital city of Phoenix is located just three hours from Yuma. If you’re looking...
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Established in 1939, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge was created to protect desert bighorn sheep and...
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Pivot Point Plaza marks the place where the first railroad train came into Arizona in...
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Operated by the Arizona Historical Society, the Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens comprise a 19th-century...
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One of the best things to do near Yuma, Arizona, for lovers of the outdoors...
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Another great outdoor place to visit is the Yuma Conservation Garden. The 28-acre attraction has...
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The McPhaul Suspension Bridge is known by many as the “Bridge to Nowhere” due to...
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Constructed in 1909 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, St. Paul's Cultural...
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The city’s historic downtown is full of Yuma attractions. It’s also the perfect place to...
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If visiting Yuma with kids, taking them to Z Fun Factory is an ideal way...
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Located next to Z Fun Factory, Waylon’s Water World is another family-friendly attraction. Things to...
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If you enjoy hiking, another of the things to do near Yuma, AZ, that you'll...
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Mittry Lake Wildlife Area is a nature reserve with a large lake that’s perfect for...
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Yuma sits right on the banks of the Colorado River, making water sports popular in...
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The Yuma Community Farmers Market is held on Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. At the market...
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One of the best Yuma, Arizona, attractions for art and culture enthusiasts is the Yuma...
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A popular local spot to get a beer and some snacks is Pint House Bar...
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Locally owned Regency Main Street Cinemas is the most popular place to see a movie...
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The Stewart Vincent Wolfe Creative Playground is found in West Wetlands Park and is a...
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Cocopah Museum is one of the numerous fascinating Yuma, AZ, attractions to add to your...
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Another popular place to eat in Yuma is Lutes Casino. The quirky restaurant serves American...
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Cibola National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to go for the day. Located an...
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If you’re in Yuma for a while and want to plan a day or overnight...
Conclusion
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