There is an scattering of old landmarks around Quartzsite, but the big attraction is the grave of Hadji Ali (Hi Jolly), the Arab camel driver. In 1935, the Governor of Arizona dedicated the pyramid, which marks his gravesite. This pyramid is one of the most visited spots in the southwest.
Quartzsite, AZ CemeteriesPerhaps the only native palm trees in Arizona are tucked away in narrow, rugged canyons on the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. The Palm Canyon Trail is a short hike and takes you near a stand of these unique plants, called California fan palms, Washingtonia filifera.
Quartzsite, AZ Natural AttractionsKofa National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1939 and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge encompasses 665,400 acres of pristine desert that is home to the desert bighorn sheep and the California palm, the only native palm in Arizona.
Quartzsite, AZ Wildlife RefugesThe original abode stage station was built in 1866
Quartzsite, AZ MuseumsBetween 1876 and 1909, this penitentiary housed many of Arizona's most dangerous and notorious criminals. Famed in movies, li...
Rotary Park is the City's largest Park. The park has a number of recreational facilities, including the Rodney Briscoe Flying...
There are two new exhibits: One is an exhibit of the Rose Massacre which took place within 200 yards of where Fort Mojave wa...
Built on the grounds of the original Mission founded by Father Garces in 1780, the Mission is a reminder of the long history ...
The first plane to land on Arizona soil dropped out of the sky into a ball park between 1st and 3rd Streets on 4th Avenue, Oc...