It's the Wild, Wild West and I'm down for it…read more It was the legendary Route 66 Anniversary this weekend. 66 is more than just a "highway". Honky tonk bars, shops, restaurants the whole nine yards. It was busier this weekend because of the anniversary - Williams is also the entry point to the famous and majestic Grand Canyon. Highly recommend an afternoon or a morning here.

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.

Route 66 was one of the US' first continuous stretches of paved highway and served as a major path…read morefor those who migrated to the West. Designated on April 30, 1926, it stretched 2,448 miles (3,940 kilometers) from Chicago to Los Angeles, marking its centennial. My partner and I stopped at Williams, a town of 3,000 residents considered the gateway to the Grand Canyon. It boasts the final stretch of Route 66 to be bypassed by Interstate 40. The town's Main Street is a National Historic District. Its storefronts house curio shops, an old-fashioned soda fountain, and classic diners and motels, which preserve a bygone era. This was an unexpected stop that was totally worth it on our way to the GC. We spent about 2 hours.

We always stay in Williams when we come to visit the GC, we love the historical small town feel and…read moreconnection to Route 66. Can get very touristy, crowds and prices. Summer season is far less crowded than Spring. Stay in Williams.

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!

Mood - OLD HISTORY…read more As usual I had an itinerary and of course off the beaten path the mindset is " SQUIRREL " especially if we see something cool as we are getting closer to our destination. This particular day was snow storms, rain, and trains. How can one go wrong with checking that out. Parking is on the street as you walk up to the park. There are a couple of locomotives that are great for photo ops plus gazebos that have the history of the town listed. The first set of tourists came thru in September 17, 1901 by train. This city was established in 1881 and is considered the Gateway to the Grand Canyon. The park rests on the famous Route 66. However this city was the last town to be bypassed on Route 66 as of October 13, 1984. Would def recommend - this city feels like your taking a walk in time as there is so much history lurking on every corner here. Location is Route 66/ Pine St - ample parking on streets -

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.

Williams is a great place for a quick stop on your Route 66 journey, but be aware it is heavily…read morecommercialized. Its cool because of its history, reputation and status on Route 66 . . . a must have Passport stamp. Make your must-see stop, experience it, talk about how it may or may not have influenced the movie Cars, take some photos and keep moving along. It won't disappoint if you keep it in perspective.

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

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

It was fun...I have been on a better (more interactive show) one in Perris, Ca. For the cost I…read moreexpected more.

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.