Yuma

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Yuma Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Yuma Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Yuma Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Yuma Visitors Bureau
Photo provided by Yuma Visitors Bureau
A famous former prison, a ghost town full of mines and a bridge to nowhere convey the intriguing story of Dust Bowl pioneers.

Discover Yuma’s fascinating history when you explore the city’s museums and monuments. Sharing a national frontier with Mexico and a state border with California, the Arizona city is a historic hub amid the dunes of the Dust Bowl.

Find Yuma’s Visitor Information Centre within the sprawling Yuma Quartermaster Depot, a relic of the Southwest’s former military posts. For a sense of Yuma’s captivating history, spend some time exploring the historic downtown area nearby the shores of the Colorado River.

Visit the Castle Dome Mine Museum to walk around the eerie ghost town that once housed thousands of prospectors seeking gold, silver and lead. Study artifacts from various eras from the region’s history.

See another example of the region’s impressive vastness at the Bridge to Nowhere. A few miles from the ghost town, this bridge crosses desert plains after the waterway it once spanned was diverted.

Experience the dark side of the area’s history at the Yuma Territorial Prison Museum. Investigate the remains of the 19th-century jail where thousands of criminals were locked up. It has been referenced in many movies, such as 3:10 to Yuma and For a Few Extra Dollars.

Take your kids to Roxaboxen Park to make designs with the park’s mineral-flecked rocks. Escape the sun at the Z Fun Factory, a local indoor arcade.

During your trip, you may want to experiment with local food specialties, such as saguaro cactus syrup, burritos and tortillas. Yuma has one of the sunniest and driest regions in the entire country. The summer months of May to September are extremely hot and it remains mild the rest of the year.

The city is around 180 miles (289.7 kilometres) west of PhoenixOpens in a new window and the same distance east of San DiegoOpens in a new window. Yuma International Airport is near the city centre. You will emerge from your trip to Yuma with a greater sense of the struggles of the early pioneers in the Dust Bowl’s vast, arid landscape.

Where to stay in Yuma

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Yuma East

While Yuma East may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Castle Dome Mines Museum & Ghost Town and Yuma County Foothills Library.

Yuma East
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Foothills

Though Foothills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Foothills Par 3 Golf Course and Foothills Golf Course.

Foothills
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The Foothills

The Foothills might not have many top sights, but Yuma County Foothills Library and Fortuna Delrey Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Foothills
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Yuma Townsite

While Yuma Townsite isn't home to many top sights, Lutes Casino and Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Yuma Townsite
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Yuma East Estates

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Yuma East Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Castle Dome Mines Museum & Ghost Town and Yuma County Foothills Library.

Yuma East Estates
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Mesa Del Sol

When in Mesa Del Sol, you can plan a visit to Castle Dome Mines Museum & Ghost Town and Yuma County Foothills Library, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mesa Del Sol
La Fuente Inn & Suites
La Fuente Inn & Suites
3 out of 5
1513 E 16th St, Yuma, AZ
The price is €112 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
€112
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yuma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,782 reviews)
"Very well maintained older property built around a central pool area that many guests enjoyed. Free coupons for drinks and appetizers was nice as well as a nice breakfast area and a variety of options. Also had four Weber grills for guests to use along with patio seating. Room was comfortable."

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025

La Fuente Inn & Suites
Motel 6 Yuma, AZ - East
Motel 6 Yuma, AZ - East
2 out of 5
1445 E 16th St, Yuma, AZ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €65 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€65
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this motel in Yuma. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Front office landscape is nice but the rest of the property needs care"

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2025

Motel 6 Yuma, AZ - East
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Yuma
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Yuma
2 out of 5
3181 S 4th Ave, Yuma, AZ
The price is €69 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
€69
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yuma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (986 reviews)
"We were amazed at the hotel. Our room was clean freshly painted and large. The breakfast included made to order eggs. Front desk staff efficient and very friendly. We will definitely be back. Lots of choices for dining close by"

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Yuma
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quirky Yuma guesthouse
Quirky Yuma guesthouse
Yuma
Stay at this vacation home in Yuma. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Yuma County Foothills Library and Fortuna Delrey ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Great place to stay. Cheaper than a hotel.
"Two nice bedrooms, stocked kitchen, off street parking. We looked at staying in a hotel for the night and this was a much better option. It’s not Quirky at all !"

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025

Quirky Yuma guesthouse
One story fully furnished townhouse
One story fully furnished townhouse
Yuma
Stay at this vacation home in Yuma. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Arroyo Dunes Golf Course and Desert Hills Municipal Golf Course ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Trip to Yuma
"Good."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

One story fully furnished townhouse
Delightful dog-friendly retreat with private pool, yard, patio, & games - near golf & parks
Delightful dog-friendly retreat with private pool, yard, patio, & games - near golf & parks
Yuma
Stay at this vacation home in Yuma. Enjoy private pools, a pool table, and patios. Popular attractions Arroyo Dunes Golf Course and Desert Hills Municipal Golf ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
A beautiful Home away from Home
"We had a great stay. The ONLY downside for us was that this porperty was also through Vacasa, of who we ended up dealing with. We found Vacasa home office very difficult to honour our request of early check in. Several texts, explaining our situtaion of one of us in an electric wheelchair with quadriplegia, ..."

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025

Delightful dog-friendly retreat with private pool, yard, patio, & games - near golf & parks
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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