Sightseeing
History BuffYuma Crossing National Heritage Area
FreeA National Heritage Area along the Colorado River in Yuma with historic parks, riverfront trails and restored wetlands.
SightseeingHistory BuffLocal GemOutdoor Adventure
Yuma
264 S. Main St. · Yuma, AZ
Why you should go…
Yuma, Arizona is a Colorado River desert city promoted by the Yuma Visitors Bureau as a Southwestern destination with historic sites such as the Yuma Territorial Prison, a historic downtown Main Street, and river-based outdoor recreation. The area reports roughly 310 sunny days a year. The Yuma Visitors Bureau operates a visitor office at 264 S. Main St. in downtown Yuma.
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Good to know
General sightseeing guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
The forecast is part of the ticket
Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.
Golden hour sells out first
Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.
Dress a layer warmer
It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.
Timed entry is common
Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Yuma, ordered by straight-line distance.
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