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Main Street is Yuma’s Heart of Gold

 

Yuma’s historic downtown is the hub of shopping, dining and entertainment.  Photo from the City of Yuma

Yuma’s historic downtown is the hub of shopping, dining and entertainment. Photo from the City of Yuma

Main Street in Downtown Yuma has always been the heart of “old Yuma,” dating back to 1849, when more than 60,000 California-bound gold-seekers came through the area.

A peek inside Yuma’s Lutes Casino.  Photo from the City of Yuma

A peek inside Yuma’s Lutes Casino. Photo from the City of Yuma

The holidays light up Downtown Yuma.  Photo from the City of Yuma

The holidays light up Downtown Yuma. Photo from the City of Yuma

Now Yuma’s historic downtown is the hub of shopping, dining and entertainment. Visitors and residents can enjoy films and live performances at the Historic Yuma Theatre, take a course or stroll through galleries at the Yuma Art Center, and visit a variety of businesses and restaurants.

Yuma Art Center  Photo from the City of Yuma

Yuma Art Center Photo from the City of Yuma