Williams Arizona Travel Blog

Planning guides for Williams -- Route 66 history, things to do, the Grand Canyon day trip, and where to eat downtown.

Last updated: 2026-08-07

Attraction Guide

The Grand Canyon Railway: Williams to the South Rim by Train

What the historic Grand Canyon Railway trip is actually like, from the Williams depot to the South Rim and back.

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Attraction Guide

Bearizona: The Drive-Through Wildlife Park Near Williams

A practical guide to Bearizona's drive-through wildlife park west of Williams, including timing, what you will see, and family tips.

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Lodging Guide

Where to Stay in Williams, Arizona

A breakdown of Williams lodging options, from downtown Route 66 motels to the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and nearby cabins.

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Seasonal Guide

Williams, Arizona in Winter

What visiting Williams, Arizona is like in winter, from real snow at elevation to the Polar Express and cold-season Grand Canyon trips.

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Things to Do

Best Things to Do in Williams, Arizona

The depot, Bearizona, the historic Route 66 downtown, and a mountain-summit hike -- a practical roundup of what to do in Williams, Arizona.

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Route 66 History

Williams, Arizona: A Route 66 Guide

Route 66 became Williams' Main Street in 1926, and the town fought the I-40 bypass in court -- becoming the last Route 66 town in the country to lose its highway.

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Day Trips

Williams to Grand Canyon: A Day Trip Guide

The Grand Canyon Railway or the drive up Highway 64 -- how the two routes from Williams to the South Rim compare, and how to choose between them.

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Food & Drink

Where to Eat in Williams, Arizona

Rod's Steak House, Twisters Soda Fountain, and Pine Country Restaurant -- a guide to eating along Williams' historic Bill Williams Avenue.

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