Colorado River State Historic Park

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201 N 4th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
+1 (928) 329-0471
https://azstateparks.com

The Colorado River State Historic Park in Yuma, AZ, offers visitors a captivating journey through the rich history and significance of the Colorado River in the development of the Southwest. From its untamed origins to its current state as the most dammed endangered river in the US, the park showcases the river's vital role in the settlement and growth of Yuma and the surrounding region.

With guided and self-guided tours available, visitors can explore the fascinating history of Yuma, Arizona, and the impact of the Colorado River on the entire Southwestern United States. The park also features a gift shop and an art gallery showcasing the work of local artists, providing a unique and immersive experience for all who visit.

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Manuel V.
7/13/2016

A great place to start for all new visitors to the Yuma area! The customer service in the establishment is awesome, friendly, and full of information to provide. They also have nice arts and...

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Michelle M.
8/26/2024

We saw quite a bit of interesting stuff, more history it seems than actually centering on the Colorado River, which is good too, and we enjoyed the experience. The workers were helpful and well...

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Joenjan L.
12/6/2023

If I could give a rating of zero, I would. We would never have come here except we were misinformed of the price. I'm not sure what the entrance fee was for, because the place looks like it's...

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Eric W.
1/16/2021

Very nice outdoor museum. Great to visit during Covid as all buildings have wide open doors and it is easy to distance from others. Takes about an hour to see everything if you stop and read the...

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Brian U.
4/7/2014

There isn't much to see or do in Yuma. So when I found a pretty park along the Colorado River with historic buildings and a passenger train, it grabbed my interest. Then I read there were fruit...

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