Welcome to
Williams
Williams was the last town on Route 66 to be bypassed by I-40 (1984) — and it shows. The historic downtown is a beautifully preserved Route 66 streetscape of brick buildings, vintage signs, and old-school cafes, plus the Grand Canyon Railway depot that runs daily trains to the South Rim since 1901.
Bearizona, Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum, and the Kaibab National Forest surround the town, making Williams a perfect base for both Route 66 and Grand Canyon exploration.
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Grand Canyon Railway
Historic steam and diesel train service from Williams to the Grand Canyon South Rim since 1901
Historic Route 66 Williams
The last town on Route 66 to be bypassed by Interstate 40 — preserved with vintage neon, motels, and diners
Bearizona Wildlife Park
Drive-through wildlife park in Williams — North American animals in natural ponderosa pine habitat
Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum
Restored vintage Route 66 gas station preserved as a free museum — Williams' tribute to the highway's commercial heritage
Kaibab National Forest
Vast ponderosa pine forest surrounding Williams — Bill Williams Mountain, hiking trails, and the natural setting of the Grand Canyon's south rim
Tips for Visiting Williams
Book the Grand Canyon Railway round-trip in advance — sells out in summer and on weekends.
Bearizona is best in the morning; the bears are most active before midday heat.
Williams main street comes alive after 6pm with live music and old-school neon.