Location: Yuma
Top Things to do in Yuma
Top 7 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Yuma, Arizona (AZ)
Once a busy river port sending military supplies shipped from California to forts and camps in the Southwest to fight the Apache wars, today Yuma is a winter retreat for thousands of visitors craving its warm, dry and sunny climate. With warm weather comes golf, and the city has several excellent courses. Bird watchers will enjoy the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, which is rich in migratory bird life and also offers hiking, fishing and boating facilities. For a step back in time to the days of frontier justice, visit the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, whose prison dates back to 1876, or the Yuma Crossing State Historic Park, for a walk through restored historic buildings. If these sites whet your appetite for more pioneer lore, check out the Century House Museum, which is chock full of pioneer artifacts and exhibits. And, speaking of appetite, be sure to stop for burgers and fries at Lutes Casino, Arizona's oldest pool hall, where old movie memorabilia graces the walls.
Restaurants in Yuma
1. Yuma Proving Ground Heritage Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
We are the Museum Activity and Heritage Center for the United States Army Yuma Proving Ground. The most common comment we hear from our guests is that they had no idea. They had no idea such a nice museum was out here and they had no idea how much the Yuma Proving Ground has done over the years. We are located in Building 2 on the Colonel George Howard Cantonment area within YPG. This is a 14,000 square foot facility that covers our history from General George Patton's WWII training area known as the Desert Training Center to the present. Located in the former Post Headquarters building, we have fourteen exhibit galleries with a wide variety of information presented in many different formats. A small theater shows a 27 minute film about YPG and two of our galleries are commemorations of 9-11 and the 50th Commemoration of the War in Vietnam. There are security requirements to get on post, so stop by the visitor control center on Imperial Dam Road before coming on post. They will want to see your Drivers License, the Registration for your vehicle along with proof of insurance. If you visit on a Friday, the VSS is closes, so have the Security guard at the Howard Access Control Point check these items and issue your visitor pass. There are places to eat here as well. I look forward to seeing you out here.
Reviewed By jessb62
Eye-opening answers to this plus many other inventions and discoveries made by our military over the past 70+ years. We had a guided tour that was outstanding - so much history and such knowledgeable docents. A must see in Yuma!
2. Lutes Casino
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 227 reviews
Get some local flavor at the state's oldest pool hall, which is no longer a casino but serves up its famous Especial Burger, a combination hot dog and hamburger.
Reviewed By Eagles1096 - Phoenix, United States
I have been to Lutes many times and everything I’ve tried is awesome. This includes their famous especial that has a hot dog/ hamburger combo.. amazing burger. But this last visit I tried the Reuben and have to say it’s one of the best I’ve had! I now have have to go back for the Reuben and eventually try other items on the menu. In addition to the great food/ drinks Lutes offers an un repeatable felling of being in Yuma, a must food experience if in Yuma.
3. Arizona Historical Society Sanguinetti House Museum & Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
Surrounded by graceful gardens and aviaries, this regional museum features exhibits, photographs and other items related to Arizona's territorial period.
4. Yuma Art Center
5. The Peanut Patch
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By 5thwheeled - Yuma, United States
This is not a store to go into if you have no will power. The selection of sweets is awesome. The homemade fudge counter is to die for. Taste one or taste all, it is up to you. We left with 3 types of fudge and at a great price. They have a huge selection of nuts/peanuts, gift items and so much more. 3 or 4 types of brittle, ice cream....like I said earlier...lots of yummy choices.
6. Sprague's Sports Indoor Range
7. Casa De Coronado Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
This museum showcases the history of tourism in Yuma, the growth of Yuma and the development of the Best Western Motel over the last 75 years. It houses exhibits of tourism pamphlets and brochures about Arizona and Yuma, travel guides, furniture and appliances from the early 1900s, and historic photos. It is located in the cottage that used to be the original lobby of the hotel as well as the home of the Peach family. The Peach family were immigrants from Czeckoslovakia who came through Ellis Island to eventually settle in Yuma in 1912. John Peach was a tailor and Marie was a buttonhole maker. They opened Famous Cleaners in 1916 and also managed the Vindom Hotel downtown in exhange for boarding. In 1920 they purchased the Virginia Hotel and Marie opened the only ladies dress shop in town. In 1932 the bought the rights to tear down the old Southern Pacific Railroad Hotel for the lumber in order to build the Peach Auto Court on the outskirts of Yuma
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