Yuma Territorial Prison State Park

• This park is home to Arizona’s first prison, which opened in 1876. Now a museum, the prison contains photographs and exhibits that give visitors a detailed look into what it was like to be an outlaw in the Old West. Apart from touring the prison itself, you can browse the gift shop, watch a video presentation or enjoy your own lunch in the picnic area. Restrooms are available. The park is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
  
  Yuma Territorial Prison
  
  1 Prison Hill Road
  
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  
  928-783-4771
  
  azstateparks.com
  
  

St. Thomas Mission

• Dedicated in 1923, this mission was built in the same location as the original mission where Father Francisco Garces was killed by Indians in 1781. The mission is a reminder of the long relationship between Yuma and the Quechuan Indian nation, dating back to the arrival of Jesuit priests from Mexico in 1539. Catholic services are held on Saturdays and Sundays. Guided tours are available upon request.
  
  St. Thomas Mission
  
  Fort Yuma Indian Reservation
  
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  
  760-752-0283
  
  ragingmain.com
  
  

Cocopah Indian Museum

• The Cocopah Indian Museum, in a village adjacent to Yuma, showcases the tribe's history and culture. The Cocopah are one of eight Yuma-area tribes that share a similar language. Visitors to the museum will find hand-crafted exhibits, a meeting place and a gift shop, as well as a park featuring a traditional Cocopah dwelling. Examples of traditional clothing, pottery and musical instruments all serve to educate guests. Authentic Cocopah bead work, native arts and crafts and jewelry are some of the items available in the gift shop. Admission is free, although donations are appreciated.
  
  Cocopah Indian Museum
  
  West County 15th Street and South Avenue G
  
  Somerton, AZ 85350
  
  928-627-1992
  
  cocopah.com
  
  

Yuma River Tours

• If you enjoy being on the water, you may want to take a boat trip on the Colorado River. Yuma River Tours offers several boating options, including jet boat tours, historic cruises and birding trips. As of June 2010, prices ranged from $48 to $95 per person, depending on the type and length of cruise you choose. Lunch and dinner cruises are also available, as are private charters.
  
  Yuma River Tours
  
  1920 Arizona Ave.
  
  Yuma, AZ 85364
  
  928-783-4400
  
  yumarivertours.com
  
  

Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

• This wildlife refuge comprises more than 25,000 acres and serves to protect various desert animals that live along the banks of the Colorado River. Egrets, muskrats, black-tailed jackrabbits, western whiptail lizards, desert bighorn sheep and mule deer are examples of animals you can see here. Visitors can choose to enjoy the refuge from the comfort of their vehicles on a scenic drive or on foot, following a self-guided walking trail.
  
  Imperial National Wildlife Refuge
  
  12812 N. Wildlife Way
  
  Yuma, AZ 85365
  
  928-783-3371
  
  fws.gov