Attractions close to The the Best Western Coronado hotel.

Listed below is a small sample of things to do in Yuma located within minutes of the Coronado Hotel. There are simply too many to list them all, but if you drop in at the front desk our professional staff would be more than happy to provide you with information and directions to the area attractions you are interested in. The Yuma Visitors Center is also located within walking distance of the hotel.

Casa De Coronado Museum

Conveniently located on the property, the museum is rich with history of the motel as well and of Best Western. The museum the original lobby of the hotel and shows the history of travel and tourism.

Gateway Park

Enjoy the scenic shores of the Colorado river at the Gateway Park. Recently renovated the park offers a sandy beach, fishing dock, playground, bathrooms, picnic armadas, shaded parking and best of all it's completely handicap accessible.

Yuma Territorial Prison State Park

One if Yuma's most popular attractions. Between 1876 and 1909, this penitentiary housed many of Arizona's most dangerous and notorious criminals. At one point the prison was converted to house a local high school, giving them the name Yuma Criminals.

Yuma Crossing State Historic Park

The Quartermaster Depot was authorized by Congress in 1865 and served the entire Southwest as a material transfer and distribution point for troops stationed at the outposts of the Arizona Territory. The Park features the original Depot, an early adobe house, stagecoaches, mule wagons, a steam train, an historic adobe corral and a Visitor Center.

Century House Museum & Gardens

The house contains exhibits and period rooms, which tell the history of the lower Colorado River region from the 1540's to the present. Next door is the Adobe Annex. Constructed in 1873, it was the home of steamboat captain Jack Mellon.

Yuma Valley Railway

Ride back through time aboard the Yuma Valley Railway. For two hours you will travel along the Colorado River Route on a narrated tour as you view local wildlife at the West Wetlands Park

Golf

Golf Digest magazine has rated Yuma as the 7th best city in the United States for golf. Yuma's year round sunny skies guarantee a great day on the links at any of the 13 diverse and challenging golf courses virtually every day of the year.

Hunting and Fishing

Literally within minutes a sportsman can be fishing on the shores of the Colorado river or one of our many other bodies of water. Hunting enthusiasts come from all over twice a year to enjoy arguably the best dove hunting in the country.

Shopping

Whether you prefer to browse the unique shops on downtown's Historic Main Street or the over one million square feet of stores and shops located at the Yuma Palms Regional Center you will quickly discover that Yuma provides unique and exceptional shopping.

The Hanger Sports Bar

Visit the newly remodeled Hanger Sports Bar to watch your favorite sports event on one of our many large screens. Located within walking distance of the Coronado Motor Hotel The Hanger Sports Bar offers a comfortable environment, friendly people and professional service.

The Yuma Landing Bar & Grill

The Yuma Landing Bar & Grill offers exceptional dinning. The restaurant is located on the site of the 1911 first plane landing in Arizona and displays many historical photos and items.