Location: Williams
Top Things to do in Williams
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Its location just 60 miles from the southern rim of the Grand Canyon makes Williams a popular stop for visitors to the natural beauty of Arizona. The historic Grand Canyon Railway makes it southern stop here, ferrying hundreds of thousands of tourists every year to and from the Canyon on its hundred-year-old steam-powered line. In the more immediate surrounds, the Kaibab National Forest and the Bill Williams Mountain area provide ample opportunities for camping, hiking and adventure.
Restaurants in Williams
1. Grand Canyon Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,765 reviews
Since 1901, the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel has been taking passengers on a fabled journey to the heart of one of the seven wonders of the world. Grand Canyon Railway is more than just a mode of transportation: it’s a trip back in time on lovingly restored rail cars with entertaining musicians and the antics of cowboy characters. Out your window, the terrain changes from high desert to prairie, prairie to pine. It’s a view that’s ever-changing until you come across a view so brilliant, it could very well change you. All aboard to the Grand Canyon to make a grand trip grander!
2. Williams Depot
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 671 reviews
This train station, built in 1908, is the boarding point of the Grand Canyon Railway.
Reviewed By slash67024
Love the station with its historical vibe, the decor, gift shop selection, and the activities for the little ones. Also enjoyed the warm tents for waiting on the train. Looking forward to our next train adventure!
3. Grand Canyon Deer Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 330 reviews
Located on a section of old Route 66, the Deer Farm is 10 acres of absolute animal wonderland. Walk a path around our park to view wallabies, llamas, mini cattle, bison, peacocks, & much more. Walk with deer, feed the deer right from your hands. Chat with a parrot, Mozart is a very entertaining cockatoo, Scarlet (a lilac crowned Amazon Parrot) a bit more shy, pet a goat, kiss a camel. You will have a blast here if you are an animal lover.
Reviewed By Q8577QWjenniferc
The Grand Canyon Deer Farm is a must for all families visiting northern Arizona. It is so much fun. For a very small fee, you can feed the deer. They are so sweet and cute. There are also many other animals to see. It was a really good time!
4. Sycamore Canyon
5. Planes of Fame Air Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Located at the intersection of Highways 180 & 64 at Valle-Williams Airport, south of south rim of Grand Canyon, the museum is open daily 9-5 except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Nearly three dozen warbirds and classic aircraft are on display including the Lockheed C-121A Constellation which was General Douglas MacArthur's personal VIP transport. For more information about the museum, the annual Warbird Fly-in in June or special membership programs, visit our website.
Reviewed By di0nysiusp
A lot of real historic planes. A Okra kamikaze, a BF 109 and McArthurs private Constellation. Absolute great museum.
6. Williams and Forest Service Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
The friendly staff at the Visitor's Center will assist you in making your visit to Northern Arizona one of your most memorable experiences. Not just an information center, this historic railway depot property has Forest Service maps, regional maps, and a great selection of books and educational items. A concierge service offers information about tours and makes reservations for you. This very active Visitor's Center proudly promotes Williams, the Grand Canyon, and the surrounding communities in Northern Arizona that make this region so magnificent.
Reviewed By loveharleyrider - Martin, United States
This is a neat visitor's center. There is a room behind the main desk that is full of information on the town of Williams. The people working there are very friendly and helpful. Great place to visit if you are in town.
7. White Horse Lake Campground
8. Grand Canyon Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 206 reviews
Production facility and taproom for Grand Canyon Brewing Company! Full restaurant and bar, featuring 27 TVs, family friendly! Schedule a tour or join us for a beer or cocktail. We produce our own beer and spirits right here in Williams Arizona!
Reviewed By jezzeetoms - Ferndale, United States
Took a day trip to the Grand Canyon from Sedona. Most of the restaurants around the Grand Canyon are chain or aren't the most highly recommended. After learning about Grand Canyon Brewing Company, we drove about an hour after leaving the GC and stopped in for lunch. Really glad we did! Both the beer and food were good! It is also a really cute atmosphere! Very close to Historic Route 66. Will stop in again next time we are close by!
9. Pete's Rt 66 Gas Station Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By 951devinj - Stanfield, United States
Pete is great.. store is great. Go make a donation to keep this historic place clean and restored. Loved it.
10. Wild West Junction
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By 254ChadW - Temple, United States
It was GREAT to find this spot for dinner after returning from the Grand Canyon...the server was tremendous as well as the food!
