Dobson Museum: A 35 year collection of relics & old buildings, including an old Grocery Store, Barber Shop, School House, Blacksmith Shop, Gas Station and more! Located in Tacna, AZ - near Yuma. Call Windy to schedule a tour - groups welcome. Tel: (928) 785-4013, or (928) 503-0168. For more information, click here.
 

The Camel Farm: Home to over 20 species of animals including a large herd of Arabian camels. Guided tours available by appointment. Open to the public Monday - Saturday from 10am-5pm. General admission - $3/person, $2.50/person - seniors, and age 4 or younger - free. Located at 15672 S. Ave. 1E (corner of County 16 & Ave. 1E). Tel: (928) 627-7511, www.SouthwestBlend.com/camelfarm

The Peanut Patch: Homemade Peanut Butter, Fudge, Peanut Brittle; Dried Fruit, Dates; Gift Packs; Freshly Roasted Peanuts   In The Shell & Shelled; Ice Cream; Nuts & Candy; Gourmet Pickles, Relishes & Syrups; Christian Books. Open April - Oct.. Tel: (928) 726-6292. 4322 E. County 13th St. (Between 4E & 5E), Yuma, AZ, 85365. www.SouthwestBlend.com/peanutpatch

ADAIR PARK: 16 miles Northeast on Highway 95, with entry 3/4 miles east of the McPhaul bridge. Covering 660 acres, this park has nine rifle, pistol and archery ranges. There is also a baseball diamond, radio-control model airplane strip, picnic areas and camping sites available. Shooting matches and other activities are frequently scheduled at the ranges. For info call Sprague’s Sporting Goods and RV. (928) 726-0022.

AGRICULTURAL DESTINATIONS: Near Yuma is Rancho Del Sol, a citrus packing plant that offers fresh citrus, including grapefruit, oranges, tangelos and lemons. Citrus candy, pecans and local honey is also available for sale and shipping. Located at 1691 E. County 16th, it's open 8am - 5pm daily, November - May. For information on scheduled tours call (928) 726-0592. The Peanut Patch offers fresh peanuts, peanut brittle, peanut fudge, and more. Call (928) 726-6292 for information on hours of operation. At Imperial Date Gardens you will find fresh dates, nuts, candies and other produce. The date has been cultured for more than 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest cultivated tree crops. For information, call (760) 572-0277.

CASINOS: The Cocopah Casino & Bingo consists of 475 of your favorite video poker & slot machines, plus a 300 seat Bingo Parlor. Non-smoking area for your comfort and convenience. The Paradise Casino has slots, bingo, Keno, and live action poker. It also features The Sea Horse Restaurant, a sports bar, and entertainment.

CENTER OF THE WORLD: Located at Felicity, CA, 9 miles west on I-8 to Sidewinder exit. Turn right then left on Center of the World Drive. The village features a 21-ft. tall pyramid, a section of the Eiffel Tower Stairs and new Sundial with Michelangelo's "Arm of God". Major features are the Granite Walls of the World Commemorative Center. Gift shop is open Thanksgiving to mid-April. Hours daily from 10am - 5pm. Optional tour and certificate is $1. For info call 760-572-0100.

CENTURY HOUSE MUSEUM: 240 South Madison, (928) 782-1841. A regional museum of the Arizona Historical Society, Century House is one of Yuma's oldest and most historic buildings. Once the home of pioneer merchant E. F. Sanguinetti, the museum now exhibits artifacts, photographs and furnishings of Arizona's territorial period. Colorful gardens and aviaries with exotic and talking birds are maintained as they were at the turn of the century. Museum, Library & Gift Shop are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues through Sat.

COCOPAH INDIAN MUSEUM: Exhibit and gift shop. Gift shop items include tribal beadwork, arts & crafts, tribal dolls, Native American tapes and CD's, beading and jewelry supplies. The museum/gift shop is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4pm; it is closed on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Drive South on Highway 95 past Somerton, turn right on Avenue G, then turn left on County 15th, continue on County 15th for two miles. For info call (928) 627-1992

COLORADO KING I PADDLE BOAT: Enjoy the Colorado River on a double deck riverboat, the only true stern wheeler in America driven by a paddle wheel. Captain Ron's narrative excursions add to the relaxing enjoyment of the Colorado River. Dining and weddings are popular. Colorado King I Paddle Boat (928) 782-2412.

DATELAND: Located 50 miles East of Yuma on Interstate 8, Dateland is a perfect place to stop for a refreshing date shake and a little sight-seeing. Established in the early 1900's, Dateland was one of the desert training sites used by General Patton, and nearby is a monument dedicated to the men who died during WWII training exercises. There are also the remains of a WWII POW camp.

ST. THOMAS MISSION: Ft. Yuma Indian Reservation, (760) 752-0283. Built on the grounds of the original Mission founded by Father Garces in 1780, the Mission is a reminder of the long history of the Quechan Indian Nation and Yuma. The present Catholic Mission Church was built in 1922 and is a replica of the original Mission that was destroyed during an Indian uprising in 1855. Open during services on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. & Sunday 10:30 a.m.