This is a nice little town on Route 66 with a lot to offer, definitely a tourist trap but well worth stopping by and spending a day walking the streets and checking out all the sights as well a picking up some souvenirs. This town stays very active throughout the year and offers attractions like the Canyon coaster ride, Grand Canyon railway, Bearizona wildlife park, route 66 museum and much more.they have plenty of shops & restaurants as well. read more

See all

Cute little town. On route 66. Cooler climate, forested, and known for a lot of outdoor activities like fishing and camping. Close to the Grand Canyon. We want to return to enjoy and explore it more. read more

Williams - Along route 66 - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me

See all

Williams, Arizona settlement dates back to the 1870's. It's known for being the best preserved stretch of Route 66. We stayed in Williams after spending the day at the Grand Canyon. It's beautiful with the buffs and pine trees. It is surprisingly expensive town to visit. Definitely a tourist trap. Restaurant food was overpriced, mediocre, and service horrible. It was fine for a one night stay but it's not somewhere I would stay for more than a night. read more

Williams - Town welcome sign! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me

See all

If you happen to be driving to the Grand Canyon then I highly recommend you making a pit stop here. Such a quaint little town with lots of restaurants, shopping, entertainment and hotels to check out. My friend and I took advantage of this little town for a few hours. We enjoyed chatting with the manager of The Grand Canyon Hotel, one of the oldest hotels there. It had just been renovated and I could feel the spirits moving about. Such a historical site and absolutely beautiful inside. We also got a kick out of another hotel named "The Red Garter," whose logo I wouldn't mind on a T-shirt. Hee hee...There were several restaurants and shops to peruse. It was fun exploring unknown territory with my traveling buddy Renee. *60 Miles from Grand Canyon National Park *Plenty of free parking *Some of the stores were pricey but it is a tourist attraction. read more

See all

Along the route of Route 66, and known as the Gateway to the Grand Canyon, Williams is a busy small town in Arizona. Popular tourist stop on the way to other destinations, mostly a place to sleep, fill up on gas, or to grab a bite to eat. When it comes to food, I tried "Cruiser's Cafe 66" and would probably stop by again if I was in the area. I ate the pulled pork Mac, but would probably get the burger next time. Sleeping arrangements were at the "Ramada by Wyndham". It was a decent place to lay our heads for two nights while in the area. We visited multiple gas stations while in the city, but we visited the Love's Travel Shop, that was less than a mile from our hotel, the most. It has a Subway and a Carl's Jr inside. Gas can be made 10 cents a gallon cheaper with the phone app. My husband and I are definitely glad we got the chance to travel to the Grand Canyon. Williams was a nice place to exist while on a road trip and if we were in the area again, we most likely would spend even more time in the city exploring other options for food. read more

See all

An adorable little town along Route 66 and the train line, Williams is still here because it has super easy access from the interstate. As well, it is the gateway to the world famous Grand Canyon. I didn't visit the canyon on this trip but I did spend some time in Williams. Great western look and feel, lots of interesting little shops. And yes, plenty of places that will help separate a tourist from their money. [Review 21053 overall - 124 in Arizona - 16 of 2024.] read more

Williams - The Sprinter van in Williams Arizona - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me

Wonderful historic town with cute touristy shops, fun activities and lots a different restaurants to choose from.

Fun caboose we stayed in after visiting the Grand Canyon. Check in was easy, friendly and the caboose was a fun one night experience.

Beautiful little western town. The entrance is with a big impressive gate and then it's just a small town with many photo ops. Cute stop on your travels read more

Williams - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me

See all

Williams Arizona is the last town bypassed by I-40. This could have spelled disaster for the town. Instead, Williams manages to thrive as a tourist town. Looking for Rt. 66 memorabilia? The Williams gift shops on Rt. 66 have it, and there are lots of gift shops. On top of the Rt. 66 souvenir shops, Williams has several Native American gift shops. Thunder Eagle is a must stop. Items come from primarily Navajo and Hopi tribes. This shop is more about authentic art and jewelry than touristy souvenirs. Customer service was friendly and upbeat in all the shops we visited. More than just shops. Williams has a number of restaurants, bars and breweries. Bearazonia is another special stop in Williams. Bearazonia is a drive thru wildlife experience. The park is home to animals indigenous to the American southwest. At the end of the drive is an experience where guests may exit their vehicles to visit additional exhibits. William serves as the "gateway to the Grand Canyon." That was our main reason for visiting Williams. We were going to stay for the night, then head to the Grand Canyon. A snow storm cut that last part from our plans. Williams, we will be seeing you again. We will try and make it to the canyon another trip. read more

See all

A wonderful place to visit, it feels like stepping back in time. There a lot of restaurants, gift shops, and themed 50's eatery. I enjoyed walking around the town and taking pictures of vintage cars. It felt like I was walking through the town where Cars the animated movie was inspired. The local people are friendly, I didn't feel any type of discrimination. A lot of the restaurants are dog friendly and there is outdoor seating available. I am already planning to revisit Willams again and this time I'll bring my dogs with me. read more

See all

What an awesome little town right off of I40 that sits on RT 66 . Somehow this town has survived the new major I40 and have found a way to flourish over the years unlike most of the small towns that used to be allover the famous RT 66. It's a very cool little town to make a stop in or even stay a few days on your travels. read more

See all

Williams, Arizona! The last town bypassed by Interstate 40 which could've been the nail in the coffin for this Route 66 town. To their credit, they not only survived, they seem to be flourishing for a rural town on your way to the Grand Canyon! From historic diners, old brothels, and a train depot that now makes daily runs out to the Grand Canyon, this adorable Route 66 town is worth the stop for a little exploration and food! read more

See all

LOVE old towns, LOVE Cars the movie, I drive a Becky Wheelin ;-). LOVE old cars too and the Cars ride at Disneyland. If you're like me, you will love this town, just an hour away from Grand Canyon with many options to stay the night compared to the pricey places at the Grand Canyon. The movie was inspired by this town and you will love walking around, perusing the shops and appreciate some history of Route 66. We arrived late in the afternoon, checked in, unpacked and rested for a little bit. We enjoyed walking around and having dinner in this sleepy old town. I think I was meant to live in the 1900s... read more

See all

A must stop for route 66 and to do the Canyon Coastal Ride or the tubing ride. In summer bring ab umbrella or rain coat read more

Williams - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me

It is a nice small town. The train to the canyon and the hotel are the best ways to enjoy the canyon and Route 66. I would recommend it to others. As a matter of fact, I have already done so. read more

Beautiful western town and is also the gateway to the Grand canyon. Lots of gift shops and places to eat. Stop in and go back to the western days and ways read more

Rt 66 has so much charm and a real sense of history. Don't miss the fun cowboy shoot out at 7:30pm. read more

Williams - Comical Cowboy street fight. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me

Williams is a very pretty, clean place with a surprising (for us, anyway) amount of things to see and with the essentials available for traveling (Safeway). Bearizona was, by far, the best attraction here. I've reviewed that on this site. Walking on Historic Route 66 has just the right amount for a couple of 60-somethings for walking, browsing and dining. The prices are not small town prices, but the options availability is nice. The stretch is about 6 blocks of 30's-60's Americana with the architecture to match. The joke for us was "we're parked in front of the gift shop". There are quite a few (maybe 20), with all things Historic Route 66. All in all, Williams struck us as a beautiful small town to get away from it all. Flagstaff is 20-30 minutes away (depending on how fast you drive) if you need a Walmart Supercenter. read more

Town of williams AZ is great. It contains a lot of historical buildings and is on Route 66. Very well kept up sites, shops, museum, resturants etc. This is where you take The Grand Canyon Train to the Park. Very friendly people and I will be back. read more