Attractions in Williams

Route 66

Only in Williams, Arizona will you find a stretch of Route 66 with shopping, dining, lodging, and cowboy action- fun for the whole family. Route 66 is an experience, a feeling, a perception, a taste of sight & sound, and a mystery that can only be resolved by driving the pavement itself.

Route 66 in Williams

Route 66 had great stretches of scenic open road that connected the small towns along the way. In those days of a more relaxed pace to life, the two main streets of Williams became east bound & west bound Route 66 and a new kind of hospitality began to grow. Diners, motor hotels, and shops featuring local souvenirs opened as travelers discovered Williams as a place to visit before the Grand Canyon and a great place to land after a visit to the Canyon.

66 Things to do on Route 66

66 Things to do in Williams, Arizona, home to the best preserved stretch of Route 66!

Grand Canyon Railway

More than a century after its creation, the Grand Canyon Railway is delivering passengers to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim on a ride that blends adventure, history and culture. In addition to the historic train, the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel features 298 refurbished rooms, a saline pool and spa, the Grand Depot Cafe buffet restaurant, Spenser’s Pub, and two gift shops with unique train-themed merchandise. Vacation packages including hotel, train, meals and tours are available, and represent the best value for a one, two or three night visit to Williams and Grand Canyon.