Williams

from Experience AZ Spring - Summer 2022

by AZ Big Media

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A DAY IN WILLIAMS

Known as the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon,” Williams is a historic gem on Route 66 filled with a variety of memorable things to do. Visit Pete’s Route 66 Gas Station Museum to pick up a souvenir from your travels, discover animals in their natural habitat at the Bearizona Wildlife Park, check out the Kaibab Petroglyphs or look in many shops in the downtown area.

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RIDE THE GRAND CANYON RAILWAY

This memorable family experience starts the moment you board the train until you leave. Departing from Williams to the Grand Canyon, the train ride is filled with live entertainment and snacks to enjoy as you take in the majestic landscape. A variety of packages including train tickets, hotel savings, dining and activities make planning the trip simple and fast.

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CHECK OUT PETE’S ROUTE 66 GAS STATION MUSEUM

This old-time service station has been transitioned into part museum, part gift shop. Inside visitors will find lots of classic Route 66 memorabilia and a variety of fun souvenirs. Outside there is a classic 1950 Ford parked under the canopy next to the glass bowl gas pumps.

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EXPLORE AND HAVE LUNCH AT THE BEARIZONA WILDLIFE PARK

Drive through the Arizona wilderness of Bearizona and view black bears, bison, bobcats, bighorn sheep, grizzly bear, jaguar, deer, elk and more in their natural habitat on the three-mile drive. When you’re at the park, eat at Canyonlands, Bearizona’s themed restaurant with views of the jaguar exhibit, showcasing a 25-foot-high waterfall.

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SHOPPING ALONG ROUTE 66

Find souvenirs, gifts, clothing and western collectibles made in Williams and in the U.S. in more than 15 shops filled with unique items to remember your adventure.

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CRUISER’S ROUTE 66 CAFE

Enjoy American classics while sitting amongst restored gas pumps, road signs and other period artifacts from the 1950s, plus an extensive gift shop on-site.

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RIDE IN A HELICOPTER

There is no better way to explore the Grand Canyon than with a helicopter tour, providing you with the best views possible of nature’s beauty.

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SOUTH RIMS WINE AND BEER GARAGE

The premier tasting room offers full bar services, wine on tap, and specialty beer and wine flight options as well as appetizers, entrees and a community atmosphere.

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HIKE TO THE KAIBAB PETROGLYPHS

Take an easy, quiet hike along the Keyhole Sink Trail through the Ponderosa Pine Forest to see the Kaibab Petroglyphs. These beautiful etchings were carved into the basalt rocks roughly 1,000 years ago.