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City in Coconino County, Arizona
Photo: Bill Pettit, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Williams is a town in Northern Arizona, 35 miles west of Flagstaff. In 1984, it was the last Route 66 town to be bypassed by freeway.
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A private wildlife refuge open to the public, with bears, wolves, and also a petting zoo.
An 8-ft-tall bronze sculpture by BR Pettit depicting "Old Bill" Williams, after whom the town is named.
A branch of the air museum headquartered in Chino, CA. Most of the planes on display are flyable.
Round-trip train ride of 65 miles, taking approximately 2 hr 15 min each way. Leaves Williams at 9:30AM; passengers are at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon from about 11:45AM until the train begins its return trip at 3:30PM, arriving in Williams at 5:45PM. In Nov and Dec, all scheduled times are one hour earlier.
Get the historic city walk brochure from the Visitor Center (200 W Railroad Ave) - it takes about 40 minutes to complete the self-guided tour.
Authentic-looking wild west village with museum, restaurants, hotels, shops and entertainment.
Held annually since 1941. Events include barrel racing, saddle bronc, bull riding, roping, and kid’s calf scramble.
Classic 1950s- and 60s-style diner in the heart of downtown Williams.
Brewpub food and beer.
Great home made pies and food.
Southwest American Fusion, fine dining.
Has a full hot and cold deli, as well as an onsite pharmacy.
Good cocktails!
Free breakfast and wi-fi.
All rooms have refrigerator, microwave, and free Wi-Fi.
Accepts pets.
Free wi-fi and breakfast.
A 1940s Route 66 Motor Court with 18 flagstone rooms, two 1929 caboose train car suites, three 1950s Pullman rand Canyon train car suites, 47 RV sites, 6 tent campsites. Sits on rolling pine covered hills in the Kaibab National Forest. Has wi-fi, laundry, showers, BBQs, indoor pool, fire rings. Pets accepted.
No smoking, pets accepted, free wi-fi and breakfast, pool.
Oldest hotel in Arizona, since January 1891. A lovely place, right in the middle of Williams. A worthwhile stop on the way to the Grand Canyon or a base to explore it.
Free wi-fi and breakfast.
Has cabins for rent as well as RV hookups.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Open May 1 - Sep 30, this campground is maintained by the Kaibab National Forest Service. Drinking water, vault toilets, no hookups.
RV hookups, tent sites, cabin rentals, wi-fi, showers, pool, and bicycle rental.
Managed by Kaibab National Forest Service. Tents, trailers and RVs under 40'. Drinking water, no hookups, vault toilets.
RV hookups, tent sites, cabin rental, wi-fi, showers, pool.
Located 35 miles west of Flagstaff on I-40 and 1 hour south of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Read in the guideThere is no public transportation, but the historic core of Williams is easily explored on foot.
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