Yuma, Arizona is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the sunniest place on Earth with an average annual sunshine rate of about 91%, but as this travel guide proves, there's more to it than just getting a good tan. there is no.
A thriving cultural scene, vast deserts, and numerous historic buildings such as Fort Yuma, built on the banks of the Colorado River in 1850 to protect against attacks by the Yuma Indians, are part of its rugged charm. Masu.
It eventually became the historic Yuma Quartermaster Depot, a 19th-century U.S. Army ammunition storage facility that found new life as a state park. And nearby is Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, an elite training base specializing in air-to-ground training for U.S. and NATO forces.
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Downtown Yuma is the jewel of the American West. Visit the historic Yuma Theater, a beautifully restored 643-seat theater built in 1912. The nearby city center is home to a lively hub of quaint shops and lively restaurants, including the Aviary Restaurant and Garden Café, as well as unique water facilities. Halls such as the Old Town Wine Cellar feature an impressive selection of vintages from around the world.
Business and leisure travelers alike can enjoy gaming options at Ketrang Casino Resort, a fully-equipped gambling venue that boasts 1,000 state-of-the-art slot machines and a live poker room.
Adrenaline junkies need look no further than Imperial Sand Dunes National Recreation Area, more than 40 miles of inland sand dunes along the eastern edge of California's Imperial Valley. Every year, more than 1 million tourists come to race four-wheelers in the dunes in honor of Star Wars, which was partially filmed here.
where to sleep
Quechan Casino Resort's 166-room hotel is an oasis in the heart of the desert. The eight 800-square-foot suites are accented with an ocher palette and open onto a full-size heated pool. Enjoy a juicy sirloin steak at Ironwood Steakhouse, then catch a live show at the 20,000-square-foot, 2,300-seat Pipa Event Center.
525 Algodones Road Winterhaven, CA 92283 +1 877 783 2426 playqcr.com
where to eat
Prison Hill Brewing Company, located in historic downtown Yuma, brews its own beer on-site and offers imported craft beers, ales, and lagers. Yuma's first and only craft brewery serves hearty gastropub fare to complement our ever-changing beer menu. Order the Prison Hill Smoked Meat Plate. Choose from BBQ beef, brisket, pulled pork, or Kaman sausage.
278 S Main Street Yuma, AZ 85364 +1 928 276 4001 prisonhill.com
where to fly
Million Air has relocated to Yuma International Airport and continues to provide superior service to private jet travelers. FBOs are preferred destinations for companies conducting flight tests and requiring extensive ground support and large amounts of fuel. We are also centrally located to offer military charters to nearby Marine Corps Air Stations.
Million Air Yuma (NYL) Yuma International Airport 3681 S Burch Way Yuma, AZ 85365; +1 928 247 9571; info.nyl@millionair.com; millionair.com
