7 Things To Do In Yuma Arizona In April 2024

Explore the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

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Hike, bike, or boat at Martinez Lake

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Go golfing at Desert Hills Municipal Golf Course

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Visit the Yuma Quartermaster Depot

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Attend the Children's Festival of the Arts

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Take a day trip to Mexico

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See a Drag Show

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