Places to visit near

Somerton

Somerton is a town in Yuma district, Arizona, United States of about 15,048 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit: 102 churches, 45 parks and 20 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Morelos Dam, West Wetlands Park and Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park.

32.5964° N, 114.7097° WPop. 15,048

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Within 30 km186 places
Within 50 km203
Must-see32
Notable62
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Somerton

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:24 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Somerton
  2. Yuma Valley Railroadheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Morelos Damdam · 45 min
  4. Ogilby Hillshill · 2 hrs
  5. West Wetlands Parkpark · 45 min
  6. St. Paul's Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Somerton
Today’s loopSomertonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Somerton?

Morelos Dam (dam, about 15 km), West Wetlands Park (park, about 20 km), Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park (park, about 21 km), Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park (nature spot, about 21 km), Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge (nature spot, about 21 km), Penitentiary Avenue (attraction, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Somerton?

203 places on Spotwander: 102 churches, 45 parks, 20 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Somerton?

Somerton Community Church, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Dios Pentecostes (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Somerton?

Sanguinetti Park, about 1 km by road; Joe Munoz Park (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Somerton?

Start in Somerton, visit Yuma Valley Railroad, then Morelos Dam, then Ogilby Hills, then West Wetlands Park, then St. Paul's Episcopal Church, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.