Williams, Arizona

Welcome to the historic town of Williams, Arizona. Nestled deeply within the heart of the Kaibab National Forest, this charming municipality serves as the vital gateway to the Grand Canyon. …

Our first major stop is the impressive Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Approaching the grand facade, you might assume you are looking at an original, century old piece of railroad architecture. …

Adjacent to the hotel lobby is the expansive Fred Harvey Restaurant. To understand the significance of this dining establishment, one must understand the legacy of Fred Harvey himself. …

Moving outside and walking toward the tracks, you arrive at the absolute nerve center of the operation: the Williams Train Depot. Interestingly, the historic building that now serves as the primary ticketing office and expansive…

As you walk further down the platform, away from the bustling depot doors, you enter the operational periphery of the train yard. Here, the sheer mechanical magnitude of the Grand Canyon Railway becomes apparent. …

Before the conductor yells all aboard, the passengers are treated to a highly entertaining piece of immersive theater. Just beyond the train platform lies a dusty, open air staging ground designed to look like a rustic western…

Turning your back to the railway tracks and walking south into the heart of Williams, you are immediately confronted by the vibrant, neon soaked reality of historic Route Sixty Six. The main street, Grand Canyon Boulevard, is a…

As the sun begins to set over the high plateau, painting the sky in brilliant strokes of purple and burnt orange, the neon signs of Williams flicker to life. The juxtaposition of the raw, wild beauty of the Kaibab National Forest…