YUMA, AZ ITINERARY IDEAS
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Tours
Yuma is among the only two National Heritage Areas in the west, blessed with a rich cultural heritage and desert beauty. The following attractions and entertainments are located in the Heritage Area. Yuma Territorial Prison State Park; Between 1876 and 1909, this penitentiary housed many of Arizona’s most dangerous and
Yuma Crossing State Historic Park; A tour of the Crossing Park will include the Quartermaster Depot, early adobe homes,
stagecoaches, a steam train and a historic adobe corral. Group prices are $3.20 per person. Call (928) 329-0471.
notorious criminals. Famed in literature, movies and television, the remains of the prison are now Arizona’s most visited State Historic Park. Museum exhibits document the story of the prison. Group prices are $3.20 per person. Call (928) 783-4771 for more information.
Yuma West Wetlands; Relax or picnic at the beautiful regional riverfront park. Ghost Walk Tour; A candlelit ghost walk through the most haunted town in Arizona. This tour takes you beyond the dimensions of
normal awareness and into a realm populated by the unknown. Strange and unusual tales of murder and ghostly apparitions’ pull of coat-tails as the tour moves along the dark streets of old Yuma. See and feel Yuma from other dimensions – sprinkled with a good dose of humor. Approximately $10 per person; call Tina Clark @ (928) 363-5194.
Outdoor Recreation
Golf in the Desert; Golf Digest Magazine has rated Yuma as the 7th best city in the United States for golf. The Yuma area has 13 diverse
and challenging golf courses including Desert Hills, Arizona’s top municipal golf course, and Mesa del Sol Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer designed course which sits at the base of the Gila Mountains. Yuma has also been the home to the Nike Open and the LPGA.
Agriculture Tours
Yuma is the winter vegetable capital of the nation. In Yuma County, vegetable production makes up around 85% of the total revenue produced by this thriving industry. AWC Tours; Take a fascinating “seed to harvest” journey by visiting several farms in the process of planting, managing, and harvesting their
vegetables. Approximately $60 per hour & an educational packet is available upon request. Tours are not pre-scheduled so call Lynn La Brie for more information @ (928) 317-6178.
Imperial Date Gardens; This date is one of the oldest cultures tree crops, with records showing it was cultivated in Mesopotamia more
than 5,000 years ago. Grab a date shake and see how this sweet treat is packaged, processed, and picked. (760) 572-0277.
The Peanut Patch; The Peanut Patch offers fresh peanuts, peanut brittle, peanut fudge and other such delicacies. Did you know that
peanuts are a vegetable? You will learn all about this legume during your tour of the Peanut Patch, which has become a rich tradition in Southwest Arizona. For tours, call (928) 726-6292.
Shopping & Dining in Los Algodones, Mexico
This quaint Mexican village is only 15 minutes from the border. A variety of food, shopping, & entertainment will give you and opportunity to taste the Mexican culture without traveling far from the border.
Colorado River Excursions
There are a few places in the world where you can spend a day traveling the cool waters of the river while viewing the natural wonders of a desert. Yuma and the Colorado River is such a place. Yuma River Tours; Yuma River Tours takes your group through the scenic wilderness of the Imperial Wildlife Refuge filled with bird and
wildlife watching. The tour includes dinner on the Knowlton family land, and stops along the way at old ranch sites, gold miner cabins, Indian petroglyphs and other historical points of interest. Group prices available. Approximately 5 ½ hours. Call (928) 343-4400 for more information.
Colorado King River Cruise; Captain Ron will capture your attention and imagination with historic yarns about the history of the
Southwest, and the riverboats and their captains who navigated the river over one hundred years ago on this one-of-a-kind Paddleboat. A catered lunch or dinner will be served on board. Approximately 3 hours. Call for reservations and pricing at (928)343-4400
West Wetlands Canoe Tour; Local guides will take your group down the Colorado River in the darkness as you search for nocturnal
animals. This can be leisurely, but also quite an adventure. Approximately $10 per person, call Yuma Parks & Recreation @ (928) 373-5240.
Other Tours, Attractions & Museums
Sanguinetti House Museum; This regional museum of the Arizona Historical Society is one of Yuma’s oldest and most historical
buildings. Once the home of pioneer merchant E.F. Sanguinetti, the museum now exhibits artifacts, photography and furnishings of Arizona’s territorial period.
Imperial Sand Dunes & Old Plank Road; The Sand Dunes are the site of famous movie scenes as well as a popular area for dune
buggy enthusiasts. The Old Plank Road, located in the Sand Dunes, was built in 1918 as a route to cross the desert. A sample of the road can also be seen in the Yuma Crossing State Park.
Food & Entertainment
Cocopah Casino & Bingo; Group special: Has given $5-$10 and a complementary meal to each individual in a group. Call Nemicio
Corona (manager) at (928) 726-8066 ext 104 for more information.
Paradise Casino; has recently expanded and now has black jack tables. Call Derina Watters (bus manager) at 1-888-777-4946 for more
information on group specials.
Britain Farms; Take a step back in time and get a taste of the Wild West. Enjoy a western style dinner, live entertainment and an old
fashioned stagecoach ride. Fun for the whole family. 783-1491 for a sample menu and group reservations.
The Garden Café; The Garden Café is an outdoor dining experience located in the “Garden” of the Century House Museum. Call (928) Lutes Casino; “Where the Elite Meet,” Yuma’s oldest pool and domino parlor is now a unique restaurant in historic downtown Yuma.
Call (928) 782-2192 for a sample menu. They do not take reservations. 782-7427 for a sample menu and group reservations.
Yuma Landing Restaurant; For a taste of Yuma’s history, enjoy the pictorial museum and historical site while you dine. Call (928)
Local Links
Yuma River Tubing
www.letsgotubing.com/River/locations/yuma.htm Yuma River Tubing offers tubing down the Colorado River
Segway Yuma Tours
www.segwayumatours.com Segway Yuma Tours offers Historic Yuma Heritage Tours on Segways, lots of fun!
Yuma River Tours
www.yumarivertours.com Yuma River Tours offers a variety of tours on the Colorado River, including Jet Boat and Paddlewheeler dinner cruises.
GreenGo Pedicab
www.greengopedicab.com Offers downtown tours via Pedicab
Silver Bullet Motorsports
siverbulletmotorsports.net Offers off-road trail rides utilizing Sand Rails and ATV's