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City in Arizona, United States
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Yuma is the largest city and county seat of Yuma County, Arizona. It is in the southwest corner of the state, across the Colorado River from California and near two Mexican states of Baja California and Sonora.
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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 totaling more than $70,000 were raised and the park is now open and leased to a local agency. New exhibits have since been added, and work has begun on deferred maintenance. One memorable feature of the park is the set of Old West-style inhumane prison cells in a dark spooky cave.
Yuma Quartermaster Depot
Also known as the Yuma Crossing Historic Park, these grounds were 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.
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.
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.
A collection of original and reproduced old west buildings.
A three-day event held annually in early February.
An annual reenactment of the historic Yuma Crossing, accompanied with a fiesta featuring folklorico dancing, mariachi music, food, and other entertainment.
An annual parade with Quechan dancers and musicians from the nearby Fort Yuma Indian Reservation.
A three-day event held annually in March, this is one of the southwest's largest classic car shows. Features live music and food.
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 hr.
A popular fishing destination managed by the Bureau of Land Management. A license is required for fishing; contact the AZ Game and Fish Dept (+1 928-342-0091).
Addicting Mexican food. Homegrown fast food, great choice for a quick lunch or early dinner.
Very vivid taste. Mild salsa.
Slightly soft taste as far as Mexican goes. Mild salsa.
Great teppanyaki grill and sushi bar. Regular seating available.
Home-style breakfasts are their most popular items.
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.
A strip bar that provides adequate entertainment. Most fights are on big screens. Also, W nights are coin nights. Should be good for all the businessmen that are in town during the week.
A historic bar and grill.
Nice clean rooms, walking distance (5-10 min) from a few restaurants and shops (Yuma Plams).
formerly Microtel Inn & Suites Yuma
This quiet hotel is less than a mile from the airport and the Marine Corp Airstation Base. Low rates for families of all budgets. Restaurant and bar on premise has live entertainment throughout the week. Handicap rooms, suites, single rooms with king beds and double rooms with queen beds, non-smoking and smoking rooms available. Pet friendly hotel. Nearby malls and golf courses.
134 Rooms
Managed by the BLM, with vault toilets, no drinking water, 10-day limit.
Offers unique work by local artists and craftspeople.
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By train
Yuma is served by Amtrak via its triweekly Sunset Limited route between New Orleans and Los Angeles. Additionally, the Texas Eagle provides services to and from Chicago.
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