This is a nice little town on Route 66 with a lot to offer, definitely a tourist trap but well…read moreworth stopping by and spending a day walking the streets and checking out all the sights as well a picking up some souvenirs. This town stays very active throughout the year and offers attractions like the Canyon coaster ride, Grand Canyon railway, Bearizona wildlife park, route 66 museum and much more.they have plenty of shops & restaurants as well.

Cute little town. On route 66. Cooler climate, forested, and known for a lot of outdoor activities…read morelike fishing and camping. Close to the Grand Canyon. We want to return to enjoy and explore it more.

Like the song says, "get your kicks on Route 66!" And that's exactly what we did…read more On our way to & from the Grand Canyon we had to take a portion of this infamous route and made a point to stop in Williams, Arizona to get our actual "kicks." Over the years many parts of Route 66 have been either destroyed or replaced making the drive no longer continuous. However, it does make for some nostalgia and extra fun! FUN FACTS: *It crosses 8 states with 3 different time zones and spans 2,400 miles ?! *The original Route 66 went from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California.

01-2024 Historical Route 66 in Williams Arizona, Tony and I enjoyed a day at the Grand Canyon and…read moreafterwards we went to have a late lunch in Williams, Arizona on Historic Route 66. There were many shops on the street. Many restaurants to choose from, free street parking and cute little boutiques to shop in. If in the area, you should check it out.

This is a cool small park that anyone can chill at. The park mostly talks about the history of…read moreWilliams, especially its founder Sherley "Old Bill" Williams. Definitely read up on the guy while browsing the historical marker and statue behind it. There are some memorials here, including a Vietnam War one. The park is not that big but it is the first and last thing you see when coming into Williams, depending on the direction you're coming from.

Almost funny that this is called a park. Literally, it is a median strip on route 66, nestled…read morebetween the one way east and west lanes. The "park" features a few trees, as well as some statues and memorials dedicated to veterans. There are a few parking spots on the north side of the park, and during the holidays, they string some Christmas lights in the trees. Come to think of it, it is actually kind of pretty at night. Not much to it, I suppose, but perhaps it is a nice place for locals and passersby to remember their loved ones who served our country. On a lighter note, and certainly not meaning any disrespect for the former sentiment, there is a pokemon go gym here... if you're still into that sort of thing. If you are looking for a place to let the kids run around, head North a little bit, to the softball field area closer to Highway 40. Probably safer, and definitely a lot more space for them to burn off some energy earned pent up in the hotel room watching bad basic cable.

This is a beautiful canyon to gaze at while you are hiking the rim trail. Sycamore Canyon is the…read moresecond largest canyon in red rock country. It cuts through the Mogollon Rim in the Kaibab National Forest and is located between Sedona and Williams. It can be a bit of a drive to get to as it is pretty remote. The canyon itself has all sorts of cliffs, pinnacles and buttes along it that rise out of the bottom. If you are into nature photography, the texture of the cliffs makes for great shots. The Rim Trail has several access points and forms an 11 mile loop. The northern and western sections of the loop trail travel through forest while the southern and eastern portions line the rim of Sycamore Canyon. There is also a trailhead that takes you to the falls. The best time to see Sycamore Falls is after the winter when the snow melts. Unfortunately when I went in the later part of summer, it was dry. But it is still a breathtaking sight to see! Sycamore Canyon is also a popular rock climbing area and you shouldn't try it unless you are experienced.

Great Nature Area And Rock Climbing Area…read more There are some waterfalls out here that are not really labeled out so make sure and use all trails or mountain project to map things out before your trip. Lots of beautiful pine trees and rocks to wander around in. There is a good rock climbing area in the canyon too! Lots of camping spots if you bring your tent!

Fun place for pictures to remember stopping on Route 66 in Williams, AZ! It was fun to look at the…read moretrain caboose and cars there on site as well as read about that stretch of Route 66. There is ample parking to get out and take some pictures!

For anyone passing through the area and/or for the Route 66 traveler, this is a great place to…read morestart (besides the Visitors Center) in Williams. There are several historical markers here that talk about the history of the town, as well as its association with the Mother Road. It is within walking distance of a lot of businesses but I recommend driving to the Visitors Center as well. Be sure to get a selfie next to the Route 66 sign.

It is a nice ride down to the Grand Canyon and back. The hotel is an awesome place to stay. Our…read morehost on the dome car was Gina and she was really good at being a host and full of energy. Gina is extremely friendly and has enthusiasm for her job. She made really good recommendations for each individual group as to what they can do to have the best experience at the Grand Canyon based on the time they have and how many times they have been there. I highly recommend this business and highly recommend that you try to get Gina as your host.

We had such a good time today. With Cheryl as our car hostess and attendant, we didn't lack a thing…read moreand , we laughed all the way to the canyon and back. She also told us much informative information about the canyon, vicinity and Arizona. The south rim views were inspirational. It was a fun day and very memorable. Thank you Cheryl.

Super cute visitor's center in the heart of Williams. They were very informative & had a museum…read moreinside. I ended up with Grand Canyon & Route 66 stickers because they had a nicer selection than other places around

BEST TRIP EVER !!!!!! Came from Florida to take my grandson and daughter on this memorable train…read moreride and it was beyond fabulous !

We went on the polar express train ride over the weekend. There are a few packages you can choose…read more You can do just the train ride experience or the hotel stay with dinner and breakfast at the buffet and the train ride included. I want to start off with the hotel stay. The hotel was decked out in Christmas cheer and has a huge courtyard with some trains. The front desk receptionist was extremely friendly and full of information. I want to say her name was holly. She gave me a run down of what to expect a map of the hotel grounds and told me a little about the show/train ride. We then went to the room which was decent sized clean and had a fridge and tv. Dinner was great at the buffet and there is also a bar inside the hotel that serves food after hours. The train was really cool and fun with singing and dance cookies and hot chocolate. Definitely recommend this experience

Williams is a city in northern Arizona. It's known as a gateway to Grand Canyon National Park via…read morethe Grand Canyon Railway. Historic Route 66 has Americana-style shops and restaurants dating back to the early 1900s. It's home to the Route 66 Zipline and Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum, featuring highway memorabilia. To the east, Bearizona Wildlife Park has bears, mountain goats, bison and birds of prey. Take a walk down the streets to look and read all of the Historical plaques. I have posted many of these photos. Many of the old historical buildings are now gift shops. There are a lot of cute stores with neat things to buy. There are also some neat stores with real Native American jewelry and pottery. The residents here are very nice and pleasant.

Beautiful area!! Here for Bearizona! Its a drive-thru park with some attractions you can walk-thru,…read morefood and small programs at the end.