Williams
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- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
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- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
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Introduction
Williams, Arizona is situated about 52 miles south of Grand Canyon Village, and along with Flagstaff is one of the primary towns for people to stay at when visiting the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Sights and Activities
There are several other sites and activities in Williams in addition to the Grand Canyon.
The Elk Ridge ski resort offers skiing and tubing in the winter. Get more information from their website.
The Planes of Fame Air Museum is located on highway 64, 30 miles north of Williams, just outside of Valle, on the way to the Grand Canyon. Check out the Planes of Fame website for more information.
Events and Festivals
The Williams Chambers of Commerce have a listing of festivals and events.
Weather
Williams is at 6,800 feet in elevation. In the summer, the temperatures are up in the high 20s C, with temperatures in the low-teens and single digits in the winter. Snow does fall in the winter.
Getting There
By Plane
The nearest commercial airport is about 50 km east in Flagstaff. It provides commuter service to Phoenix 180 miles south. Las Vegas, Nevada is almost 350 km northwest.
By Train
Amtrak provides daily service to Williams, operating its Southwest Chief between Chicago and Los Angeles. Rail passengers arrive and depart at Williams Junction, 3 miles east of Williams, and are shuttled by Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach from Williams Junction to the Grand Canyon Railroad Station in downtown Williams.
The downtown station serves as the southern terminus for the Grand Canyon Railway, running up to Grand Canyon Village.
By Car
Williams is located on I-40 in northern Arizona, 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon. It is 30 miles west of Flagstaff and 220 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada.
By Bus
Eat
Drink
Sleep
There are a number of lodging options, which can be found at the Williams tourism website.
Budget
Camping options run from $15 and up. Details on potential campsite can be found at the Williams Tourism website's camping page.
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAE Grand Canyon Route 66 Inn | 128 E. Route 66 Grand Canyon | Hostel | - |
| Grand Canyon Hotel | 145 West Route 66 | Hotel | 84 |
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