Yuma Proving Ground, AZ - Nearby Cities

Yuma, AZ
Yuma is a city of 90,000 people and is a prime location for those retirees who want to spend the winter months in a warmer climate. The town is known for its extremely hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures in July can reach 107 degrees on average. The town is located about 69 miles from the Yuma Proving Ground and is about 60 miles from the Gulf of California. It's proximity to nearby ocean beaches makes it a popular place for those looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $149,000 for a 3 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at a monthly starting rate of $600 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations include the Fairfield Inn Yuma and the Holiday Inn Yuma which offer nightly rates of $80 for free internet and a complimentary breakfast.

Local attractions include the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park which offers visitors tours of the original cellblocks, water tank, guard tower, and dark cell. Multiple exhibits throughout the 3,600 facility highlight the history of the prison, staff, and convicts, offering a fascinating look into the days when the prison was an active facility. Yuma River Tours also provides scenic Columbia River tours aboard a jet boat. Lunch and dinner cruises are also available.

Blythe, AZ
Blythe is located in the Colorado Desert near the California/Arizona border. The current population is about 12,000 people and is a popular spot for retirees looking for a warm place to live during the winter months. The town is located about 66 miles from the Yuma Proving Ground and is surrounded by pristine mountain ranges. The town is home to a 40-acre experimental farm which is one of the few of its kind and has led to the self-sufficiency of the town.

Homes for sale in the area start at $114,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at a monthly starting rate of $550 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations include the Americans Best Value Inn and the Days Inn Blythe which offer nightly rates of $77 with free internet and a complimentary breakfast.

Local attractions in the Blythe area include the Opal Hill Mine which is a privately-owned mine that is open for the public to tour. Visitors can prospect for gold in hopes of finding something they can take home with them. Just 15 miles north of Blythe are the mysterious Giant Desert Figures which are figures engraved into the earth by unknown sources. Some believe their original to be Native American, but no such link has yet to be established. The figures are now surrounded by a chain-link fence to protect them from vandals.

Fortuna Foothills, AZ
Fortuna Foothills is in Yuma County, Arizona, and boasts a population of 20,000 people. As with the rest of Arizona, the town offers a warm place to spend the winters for "snowbirds" who are looking for an off-season place to live. The town is located about 58 miles from the Yuma Proving Ground and offers a thriving community for military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $199,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at a monthly starting rate of $900 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations include the Fairfield Inn Yuma and the Holiday Inn Hotel Yuma which offer nightly rates of $89 for free internet and a complimentary breakfast.

Local attractions include the Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park which sits on a bluff overlooking the Colorado River and sits on a portion of the grounds from the old U.S. Army Quartermaster Depot that was established in 1864. The park served as a munitions and supply post for several different states during wartime. The Sanguinetti House Museum has exhibits and displays that highlight the Colorado River region from the 1540s to the present day.

Wellton, AZ
Wellton has a population of 1,862 people. Those looking for a leisurely lifestyle will find Wellton to be a peaceful community that has a business and recreation center that supports the local economy. From its humble beginnings as a water stop for the railroad, the town has grown into a fun community that is family friendly. Located just 60 miles from the Yuma Proving Ground, the city is a great place for military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $115,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Apartments and homes for rent are also available at a monthly starting rate of $500 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Local hotels offer temporary lodging for visitors. Such accommodations include the Microtel Inn and Suites and the Desert Motel which offer nightly rates of $65 with free internet and a complimentary breakfast.

Local attractions include the Wilton Swimming Pool which is a large community pool that has a huge waterslide. Given the desert community, the pool is a very popular place for residents and visitors alike. The town holds annual Pioneer Days and Tractor Rodeos as well as other Tri-Valley Celebrations. Golf enthusiasts will find several 9-home and 18-hole regulation golf courses in town including the Butterfield Municipal Golf Course, and The Links at Coyote.