'''Williams''' [http://www.williamschamber.com] is a city in the state of Arizona. The city's location is on Interstate 40, as well as its position on the old Route 66, make it a frequent pit stop for travelers passing through on their way to more exotic destinations. The city is also a major gateway to the Grand Canyon.
Get in
Located 35 miles west of Flagstaff on I-40 and 1 hour south of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Amtrak's daily '''Southwest Chief''' [http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Route/Horizontal_Route_Page&c=am2Route&cid=1081442673827&ssid=132] line between Chicago and Los Angeles stops in Williams. The westbound train arrives at 10:33PM and the eastbound train arrives at 5:20AM. This stop has no ticket office and no Quik-Trak ticket machine so tickets must be purchased at another station or online.
Get around
'''Silver Spur Tours''' http://www.silverspurtours.com '''928.226.7212''' Shuttle service to and from Flagstaff, Williams, Sedona, Grand Canyon, Elephant Rock Golf Course in all new Mercedes built 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.
See
'''The Mother Road (Rt 66)''' Runs through the downtown area of Williams.
Do
Grand Canyon Railway. 33 N. Grand Canyon Blvd.. -800-843-8724. nfo@thetrain.com. 60-170. ttp://www.thetrain.com. Train ride that lasts approximately 4 1/2 hours and travels 65 miles.
The historic city walk. Get the historic city walk brochure from the visitors office - it takes about 40 minutes to complete the self-guided tour.
Wild West Junction. 21 East Route 66. ttp://www.wildwestjunction.com. Authentic-looking wild west village with museum, restaurants, hotels, shops and entertainment.
Buy
Eat
'''Rosa's Cantina''' for Mexican
'''Pine Country''' great home made pies and food.
'''Old Smokeys''' open for breakfast and lunch only. Great Value!
'''Rods Steakhouse'''
'''Pancho's''' for Mexican food.
'''Twisters 50's Soda Fountain for the best burgers on Route 66
Drink
Sleep
Grand Canyon Bed and Breakfast. n Williams AZ. 129 Stockmens Rd. n Hwy. 40. 88-635-2488. ww.grandcanyonbandb.com. 130-$215. Grand Canyon Bed and Breakfast, located in the historic mountain town of Williams, at the base of Bill Williams Mountain, is the closest B and B to the Grand Canyon. It is located less than an hour away from the Canyon by car.
Budget
Grand Canyon Hotel. 45 West Route 66. '+1'' 928-635-1419. randcanyonhotel@aol.com. orms from $20.00. ttp://www.grandcanyonhotel.com/. Oldest hotel in Arizona, since January 1891. A lovely place, right in the middle of Williams. A worthwile stop on the way to the Grand Canyon or a base to explore it.
Railside RV Ranch. 77 Rodeo Road. '+1'' 928-635-4077. ailside@bmol.com. '+1'' 928-635-0233. 26-28/$28-30 (Nov. 1-Feb. 28/March 1-October 31). ttp://www.grandcanyonconnection.info/.
Mid-range
Canyon Motel and RV Park. 900 E. Rodeo Road. xit I-40 @ #165 South to Rodeo Rd.. -800-482-3955. ttp://www.thecanyonmotel.com/. 50+. hecanyonmotel@aol.com. A 1940's Route 66 Motor Court with 18 Flagstone Rooms,Two 1929 Caboose Train Car Suites, Three 1950's Pullman Grand Canyon Train Car Suites, 47 Full Service VIP RV Sites, 6 Tent Camp Sites. Sits on rolling pine covered hills in the Kibab National Forest. Has WIFI, Laundry, Showers, BBQ's, Indoor Pool, FireRing. AAA
Highlander Motel. 33 W. Route 66. -877-635-2541. highlandermotel@cs.com. f_f+1_f_f 928-635-0609. 35-55/40-75 (Off Season/Seasonal). ttp://www.highlandermotel.net.
Econolodge of Williams. 02 E. Route 66. -800-553-2666. m.az079@choicehotels.com. PM. 1AM. 56-66. ttp://www.econolodge.com/hotel/az079.
Rodeway Inn. 34 E. Route 66. -800-235-7029. otelhelp@choicehotels.com. mas242@choicehotels.com. PM. 1AM. 41-99. ttp://www.rodewayinn.com/hotel/az242.
Day_fs Inn. 488 W. Route 66. '+1'' 928-635-4051. '+1'' 928-635-4411. PM. 1AM. 50-60. ttp://www.daysinnwilliams.com.
Super 8 Motel-East. 001 E. Route 66. e_f+1_f_f 928-635-4700. uba@infomagic.net. 67-84. ttp://www.williamssuper8.com.
Splurge
Wild West Junction. 21 E. Route 66. _e_f+1_f_f 928-635-4512. an@wildwestjunction.com. PM. 1AM. 68/80 (October 1-May15/May16-September 30). http://www.wildwestjunction.com.
Holiday Inn. 50 N. Grand Canyon Blvd.. e_f+1_f_f 928-635-4114. jraspen2@aol.com. 2PM. 1AM. 81-145. ttp://www.grandcanyon-hotels.com/motels/HolidayInn/default.htm.
The Lodge on Route 66
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Red Garter Bed and Bakery. 37 W. Railroad Ave.. '+1'' 928-635-1484. ohn@redgarter.com. 120-145. ttp://www.redgarter.com.
Get out
Grand Canyon