Williams, AZ Road Trips

The city's location is on Interstate 40, as well as its position on the old Route 66, make it a frequent stop for travelers passing through on their way to more exotic destinations. The city is also a major gateway to the Grand Canyon. Experience Williams website 1 Williams and Forest Service Visitor Center, 200 W Railroad Ave, ☏ +1 928-635-4061. Summer: 8AM-6:30PM; fall, winter and spring: 8AM-5PM. Free.

The Mother Road (Route 66) runs through the downtown area of Williams. 1 Bearizona Wildlife Park, 1500 E Rte 66 (I-40 Exit 165), ☏ +1 968-635-2289. Daily 8AM-6PM. A private wildlife refuge open to the public, with bears, wolves, and also a petting zoo. $20 (adults), $18 (seniors), $10 (children 4-12). 2 Bill Williams Statue, Bill Williams Monument Park. An 8-ft-tall bronze sculpture by BR Pettit depicting "Old Bill" Williams, after whom the town is named. 3 Planes of Fame Air Museum, 755 Mustang Way (intersection of Hwy 180 and Hwy 64), ☏ +1 928-635-1000. Daily 9AM-5PM. A branch of the air museum headquartered in Chino, CA. Most of the planes on display are flyable. $10 (adults), $5 (children under 12), free (children under 2).

1 Grand Canyon Railway, 233 N Grand Canyon Blvd, ☏ +1 928-635-4010, toll-free: +1-800-843-8724, [email protected]. 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. Adult $35-120 each way, child $18-95 each way,depending on class of coach. (updated Jun 2025) The historic city walk. 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. Free. 2 Wild West Junction, 321 E Route 66, ☏ +1 928-635-4512, [email protected]. Authentic-looking wild west village with museum, restaurants, hotels, shops and entertainment. 3 Williams Labor Day Rodeo, E Rodeo Rd (Williams Rodeo Grounds). Labor Day Weekend. Held annually since 1941. Events include barrel racing, saddle bronc, bull riding, roping, and kid’s calf scramble. $10 (adults), $5 (children under 12).

1 Cruiser's Cafe 66, 233 W Rte 66, ☏ +1 928-635-2445, [email protected]. Classic 1950s- and 60s-style diner in the heart of downtown Williams. 2 Historic Brewing Barrel + Bottle House - Williams, 141 W Railroad Ave, ☏ +1 928-635-5325. Daily 11AM-10PM. Brewpub food and beer. 3 Pine Country Restaurant, 107 N Grand Canyon Blvd, ☏ +1 928-635-9718. Great home made pies and food. 4 Rod's Steakhouse, 301 W Rte 66, ☏ +1 928-635-2671. M-Sa 11AM-9:30PM. 5 Red Raven Restaurant, 135 W Rte 66, ☏ +1 928-635-4980, [email protected]. Daily 11AM–2PM, 5PM–midnight. Southwest American Fusion, fine dining. (updated Dec 2016) 6 Safeway, 637 W Rte 66, ☏ +1 928-635-0500. Daily 5AM-midnight. Has a full hot and cold deli, as well as an onsite pharmacy.

1 Canyon Club Bar, 126 W Bill Williams Ave, ☏ +1 928-635-2582. Good cocktails!

1 Americas Best Value Inn Williams Grand Canyon, 302 E Rte 66, ☏ +1 928-635-4085, toll-free: +1-800-553-2666, fax: +1 928-635-1326. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Free breakfast and wi-fi. $40 (Mar 2022). 2 Highlander Motel, 533 W Rte 66, ☏ +1 928-635-2541, toll-free: +1-877-635-2541, fax: +1 928-635-0609, [email protected]. Check-in: 3-10PM; surcharge for check-ins after 10PM, check-out: 10AM. All rooms have refrigerator, microwave, and free Wi-Fi. $50-75/night. (updated May 2016) 3 Ramada by Wyndham Williams/Grand Canyon Area, 950 N Grand Canyon Blvd, ☏ +1 928-440-2695. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Accepts pets. $58+/night (Mar 2022). 4 Super 8 Motel-East, 2001 E Rte 66, ☏ +1 928-635-4700, [email protected]. Open May-Aug. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Free wi-fi and breakfast. $30 (Mar 2022). 5 Canyon Motel and RV Park, 1900 E Rodeo Rd (Exit I-40 @ #165 south to Rodeo Rd), ☏ +1 928-635-9371, toll-free: +1-800-482-3955, fax: +1 928-635-4138, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 10AM. 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. $87 (Mar 2022). 6 Days Inn, 2488 W Rte 66, ☏ +1 928-635-4051, fax: +1 928-635-4411. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. No smoking, pets accepted, free wi-fi and breakfast, pool. From $63/night (Mar 2022).

Located 35 miles west of Flagstaff on I-40 and 1 hour south of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Amtrak, toll-free: +1-800-872-7245. Amtrak trains no longer stop at Williams. The daily Southwest Chief Chicago-Los Angeles line stops in Flagstaff. (updated Jun 2025) Silver Spur Tours, ☏ +1 928-226-7212, toll-free: +1-800-600-4006. Shuttle service to and from Flagstaff, Williams, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Elephant Rock Golf Course in Sprinter Vans. Luxury, comfort and extra large viewing windows. Water, soda and snacks always included. Guided tours to Grand Canyon, Sedona, Indian Ruins, wine tastings in the Verde Valley.

There is no public transportation, but the historic core of Williams is easily explored on foot.