The Top 20 Attractions around Yuma
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Yuma. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Yuma is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Yuma Crossing Bike Path (Colorado River Levee Multi-Use Path)
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The Yuma Crossing Bike Path, also known as the Colorado River Levee Multi-Use Path runs along the Colorado River just north of downtown Yuma and passes through several parks and …
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Yuma East Wetlands
Highlight • Natural
The Yuma East Wetlands is considered a model for wetlands restoration in the desert Southwest and is led by a partnership between the Heritage Area, Quechan Indian Tribe, City of …
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Colorado River State Historic Park
Highlight • Historical Site
Formerly called Quartermaster Depot Historic Park, it was used to supply US Army until the railroad was built, and later various other agencies.
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Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Yuma
Highlight • Historical Site
Opened on July 1, 1876, and shut down on September 15, 1909, the Yuma Territorial Prison is in the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area. The site is now operated as …
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West Wetlands Park
Highlight • Rest Area
West Wetlands Park in Yuma, Arizona, is a 110-acre park situated along the Colorado River near downtown Yuma. The park features two sections: the Upper Bench, with a lake and …
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Mormon Battalion Monument
Highlight • Monument
In January 1847, the Mormon Battalion arrived at and crossed the Colorado River near this point. Comprising more than 500 volunteer soldiers from the Mormon Pioneers, the battalion served in the United States Army during the war with Mexico.
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Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park
Highlight • Historical Site
This area served as an important quartermaster depot during the 1870s, where goods were shipped up the Colorado River from the Gulf of California and then distributed. Today, five buildings remain, along with other traces of history left behind.
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Downtown Yuma
Highlight • Settlement
Trying to keep it alive: A couple of breweries and cinemas anchor an anemic string of storefronts struggling to stay relevant while shopping malls are sprawling on the city outskirts
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Colorado River Levee Linear Park
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Wide promenade along the Colorado River, stabilized by a levee that creates a linear park with benches and picnic facilities. The trail continues east to the wetlands that once might have extended here as well.
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Pivot Point Plaza overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Historic railway pivot point, and great overview of Riverside Park stretching below, with a row of information panels about all major touristic sights in Yuma
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Historic Southern Pacific Train Engine
Highlight • Monument
Well-preserved historic train that show-cases the importance of this railway junction once upon a time.
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