Williams Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Williams, Arizona

Best known as the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon", Williams is a quiet, western town located along scenic Route 66, just miles away from beautiful rural Arizona.  Thousands of visitors visit Williams every year either for a vacation near the Grand Canyon or just to experience true western wilderness.  No matter what your reason, Williams is an idyllic place near the Grand Canyon, beckoning you to stay. 

A family friendly vacation spot, Williams is named after the famous trapper Bill Williams.  Williams even has a monument dedicated to him -- make sure to take your kids to this monument.  Williams is also located in the largest cluster of Ponderosa pine trees in the entire world, something your kids will marvel at.  Make sure to take them through the Arizona outback, minutes away from town.

There are also romantic options as well.  Choose quality lodging inside of town, which is untouched and holds a romantic, vintage charm.  The Grand Canyon is always a great romantic options for more adventurous travelers.  There are many natural attractions to explore here, so give it a try – and make sure to bring some food for lunch time picnics.  There's nothing more romantic than being surrounded by beautiful scenery with a loved one.  If you don't want to stay in town for the night, choose cheaper lodging accommodations outside of town, such as cabins or RV parks.  For more information about Williams, including lodging, attractions, and kid friendly activities, please visit their website. 

Williams, Arizona Lodging

  1. Williams Hotels950 North Grand Canyon Boulevard
    Williams, AZ 86046

    "room was very clean and was good size" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Williams Hotels235 North Grand Canyon Boulevard
    Williams, AZ 86046

    "great place to stay" more on Tripadvisor

  3. Williams Hotels442 West Route 66
    Williams, AZ 86046

    "place is fine. Clean rooms, with recent upgrading of floors and vanities, decent breakfast and a central location" more on Tripadvisor

  1. Grand Canyon Village
  2. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Williams
  3. The Lodge On Route 66
  4. Quality Inn Mountain Ranch Resort
  1. Grand Canyon Country Inn
  2. Best Western Inn of Williams
  3. Howard Johnson Express Inn - Williams

Williams, Arizona Things To Do

  1. Williams Tours1185 Airport Road
    Grand Canyon, AZ 86046

    The pilot was great. Views were so beautiful it brought a tear to our eye. There was 4 ... more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Williams Museums[5600-5699] Airport Ln
    Williams, AZ 86046

    This is a nice find just 25 mi south of the Grand Canyon. I didn't have much time ... more on yelp.com

  3. Williams SightseeingGrand Canyon Airport
    Grand Canyon,AZ,86023

    $89 probably sounds steep for a fifty-minute plane ride, but clearly you will get ... more on yelp.com

  1. Elephant Rocks at Williams
  2. Pancho McGillicuddy's
  3. Bill Williams Monument Park
  4. Downtown Williams Historic Walk
  1. The Air Museum
  2. Small Town America Museum
  3. Marvelous Marv's Grand Canyon Tours