Yuma's Attractions Guidebook
Sightseeing
On July 1, 1876, the first seven inmates entered the Territorial Prison at Yuma and were locked into the new cells they had built themselves. Today at Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park walk through the actual strap iron cells and solitary chamber of Arizona Territory’s first prison. Now a museum, the prison houses photographs and colorful exhibits of those who once “involuntarily” stayed there and the harsh life they had to endure.
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Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
220 Prison Hill RdOn July 1, 1876, the first seven inmates entered the Territorial Prison at Yuma and were locked into the new cells they had built themselves. Today at Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park walk through the actual strap iron cells and solitary chamber of Arizona Territory’s first prison. Now a museum, the prison houses photographs and colorful exhibits of those who once “involuntarily” stayed there and the harsh life they had to endure.
Please call for reservations during the warmer months "What you will see here is a remnant town which stood larger than Yuma in 1878. Her weather beaten buildings remain great day trip in the lower Colorado river in an area little changed from the 1800's. The mills stand silent, housing original boiler, stamp mill, and elevator, as if tomorrow they will awaken to the thunderous roar of steel crushing rock. The boardwalks still creak, the church bell rings out, the five saloons just await the story of their last shootout. Over 50 building in 3 areas are now open, with more history being added. April 15 through September you will need to call for hours.
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Castle Dome Mine Museum
Castle Dome Mine RoadPlease call for reservations during the warmer months "What you will see here is a remnant town which stood larger than Yuma in 1878. Her weather beaten buildings remain great day trip in the lower Colorado river in an area little changed from the 1800's. The mills stand silent, housing original boiler, stamp mill, and elevator, as if tomorrow they will awaken to the thunderous roar of steel crushing rock. The boardwalks still creak, the church bell rings out, the five saloons just await the story of their last shootout. Over 50 building in 3 areas are now open, with more history being added. April 15 through September you will need to call for hours.
Parks
Some great trails along the Colorado river. Lots of history here. Territorial prison museum and Quartermaster depot museum nearby.
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Gateway Park
250 Prison Hill RoadSome great trails along the Colorado river. Lots of history here. Territorial prison museum and Quartermaster depot museum nearby.
Great parking, clean park, plenty of playgrounds, fishing pond, lots of shade, great ramadas for rent, river access, campground, all 2 minutes away from downtown Yuma.
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West Wetlands Park
282 N 12th AveGreat parking, clean park, plenty of playgrounds, fishing pond, lots of shade, great ramadas for rent, river access, campground, all 2 minutes away from downtown Yuma.