Williams
Golf, Hiking, Day Trips and More:
Williams, Arizona is the Best of Route 66
Williams, AZ - Cool summers and high elevations make Williams one of the most picturesque and visitor-friendly communities along historic Route 66. With average summer temperatures of 85 degrees and nearly 7,000 feet above sea level, travelers have a wonderful variety of activities and events to choose from: golf, hunting, hiking, shopping, camping, fishing, or simply cruising along Route 66.
Grand Canyon Railway
Travel to America’s greatest natural wonder in grand style by boarding the Grand Canyon Railway at the depot in Williams and taking the 65-mile, two-hour journey by rail to the Grand Canyon.
Call now for more information about packages and reservations at 1-800-THE-TRAIN or go online to www.thetrain.com.
Kaibab National Forest
Enjoy camping and fishing at Kaibab and Cataract Lakes, both of which are just one mile outside of Williams. For fishing and camping further afield, check out Dogtown and Whitehorse Lakes.
Trail profiles accompany each trail map, and provide an easy-to-read graph of the change in elevation for each mile hiked on that trail.
Elephant Rocks Golf Course
Elephant Rocks Golf Course in Williams offers some of the most scenic and challenging golfing in the state. This 18-hole, par 72 championship course that consistently draws praise from visitors.
Call a week in advance for tee times: 928-635-4935. Visit Elephant Rocks on the web at www.elephantrocks.net.
Cataract Creek Gang
Outside the Grand Canyon Railway depot in Williams, daily gunfights involving costumed Wild West outlaws are on display to the public. With dust flying and guns blazing, these re-creations have become a staple of Williams summertime events.
Bearizona
Bearizona is a drive-thru park highlighting North American wildlife, featuring Arctic and Gray wolves, Black bears, Mountain goats, bison, and Dall and Bighorn sheep.
Visitors remain in their cars and navigate a three-plus mile course, passing through several naturalistic enclosures along the way. Animals are king at Bearizona, and have plenty of room to roam. Visitors should allow for one to two hours for their visit.
Route 66 – Old meets new
The inexorable call of the open road continues to echo down through the decades: the allure of historic Route 66 still brings streams of visitors who traverse the scenic byway.
Call the Williams Chamber of Commerce at 800-863-0546 or go online to www.williamschamber.com for more information.
Williams, Arizona is the Best of Route 66
Williams, AZ - Cool summers and high elevations make Williams one of the most picturesque and visitor-friendly communities along historic Route 66. With average summer temperatures of 85 degrees and nearly 7,000 feet above sea level, travelers have a wonderful variety of activities and events to choose from: golf, hunting, hiking, shopping, camping, fishing, or simply cruising along Route 66.
Grand Canyon Railway
Travel to America’s greatest natural wonder in grand style by boarding the Grand Canyon Railway at the depot in Williams and taking the 65-mile, two-hour journey by rail to the Grand Canyon.
Call now for more information about packages and reservations at 1-800-THE-TRAIN or go online to www.thetrain.com.
Kaibab National Forest
Enjoy camping and fishing at Kaibab and Cataract Lakes, both of which are just one mile outside of Williams. For fishing and camping further afield, check out Dogtown and Whitehorse Lakes.
Trail profiles accompany each trail map, and provide an easy-to-read graph of the change in elevation for each mile hiked on that trail.
Elephant Rocks Golf Course
Elephant Rocks Golf Course in Williams offers some of the most scenic and challenging golfing in the state. This 18-hole, par 72 championship course that consistently draws praise from visitors.
Call a week in advance for tee times: 928-635-4935. Visit Elephant Rocks on the web at www.elephantrocks.net.
Cataract Creek Gang
Outside the Grand Canyon Railway depot in Williams, daily gunfights involving costumed Wild West outlaws are on display to the public. With dust flying and guns blazing, these re-creations have become a staple of Williams summertime events.
Bearizona
Bearizona is a drive-thru park highlighting North American wildlife, featuring Arctic and Gray wolves, Black bears, Mountain goats, bison, and Dall and Bighorn sheep.
Visitors remain in their cars and navigate a three-plus mile course, passing through several naturalistic enclosures along the way. Animals are king at Bearizona, and have plenty of room to roam. Visitors should allow for one to two hours for their visit.
Route 66 – Old meets new
The inexorable call of the open road continues to echo down through the decades: the allure of historic Route 66 still brings streams of visitors who traverse the scenic byway.
Call the Williams Chamber of Commerce at 800-863-0546 or go online to www.williamschamber.com for more information.
