Williams is a town named after early mountain man Bill Williams. Today it is a resort town marking a major entrance to Grand Canyon National Park.

Nearby are many ski and wintersport recreation areas. Cataract, Kaibab Dog Trail and White Horse offer camping, picnicking and fishing.

Williams local attractions include the historic Grand Canyon Railway Depot, Deer Farms, Elephant Rocks Golf Course and the Williams Ski Area.

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Grand Canyon Railway
Williams Depot; 1-800-THE-TRAIN; Railroad Website;
From Williams Depot : Depart 9:30AM / Arrive 11:45AM
From SouthRim : Depart 3:30PM / Arrive 5:45PM

Vintage locomotives and classic train cars take you across ever-changing terrain to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Onboard are strolling musicians, cowboys and refreshments. Museum at the restored 1908 Williams Depot covers railroading history. The 1910 Grand Canyon depot is built of pine logs. Many guests arrange for an extended overnight stay at a Grand Canyon Lodge.
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Grand Canyon Rail Tour Packages:
Grand Canyon Rail Tour - Williams - 8 Hour daytrip to the South Rim.
Grand Canyon Rail Tour - Flagstaff - Bus ride from Flagstaff Hotel to Williams Depot and same day rail tour.
3-Day Sedona / Grand Canyon Rail Tour - This tour includes the beautiful Sonoran Desert, the red rock country of Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon and the spectacular Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon Deer Farm
6769 East Deer Farm Rd, Williams, AZ 86046;
1-800-926-DEER; Zoo Website;
Open Daily 10AM-5PM (Exc: Christmas and Thanksgiving) ;
Petting zoo where you can feed the deer and visit other animals including reindeer, buffalo, antelope, llamas, and wallabies. At the Deer Farm you don't just look at the deer, you walk among them, you touch them, you let them eat right from your hand.
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Special Events:

• [Memorial Day] - Bill Williams Mountain Men Rendezvous Days - includes arts, crafts, parade, music, exhibits, carnival, black powder shooting, rodeo, and more.

Northern Arizona attractions include:
Grand Canyon National Park - The most famous landmark in the world.
Sedona - very scenic and popular resort center.
Historic Route 66 - Historic highway was the first all-weather road linking Chicago to California.

Elephant Rocks Golf Course
2200 Golf Course Drive, Williams AZ 86046;
928-635-5991; Course Website;
18-hole course nestled at 7000 feet above sea level, the course meanders its way through stands of large Ponderosa pines. There has been a course here since the 1920's but it was not until 1990, when the course was reconfigured by Gary Panks, that its reputation grew.
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Elk Ridge Ski Area
875 E Ski Run Rd, Williams, AZ 86046;
928-814-5038; Ski Website;
Location: Take 4th St 2 miles south from Williams, turn on Ski Run Rd;
Open Daily 10AM-4PM
Winter skiing at 7000 ft elevation with 110' base every year. Open in summer for tubing, biking, hiking. RV Camp - spring & summer.
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Historic Downtown Williams
There are many attractions within walking distance in the historic downtown area.

Williams Area National Monuments:
These sites preserve many indian ruins and unique geological formations:
Walnut Canyon - Indian Ruins
Wupatki - Indian Ruins
Sunset Crater - Extinct Volcano

Kaibab N.F.

One of six National Forests in Arizona operating under the care of the USDA Forest Service. Whether it's a visit to Sycamore Canyon, Kendrick Mountain or Kanab Creek, visitors will not be disappointed with the natural pleasures that await in the Kaibab National Forest.

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Camp Raymond - GCC
Boy Scout Summer Camp
Location: Take I-40 West from Flagstaff to Exit 178, Parks, then head south 11 miles.
Camp Website
Northern Arizona Boy Scouts

Nestled on the most northern tip of the northland`s Sycamore Canyon, the 160+arcres of Camp Raymond offers some prime hiking opportunities that you can`t find at other camps with trail hikes from 2 to 12 miles.

Enjoy an outdoor experience surrounded by the pine forests of Northern Arizona. This camp is located midway between the Kaibab and Coconino Forests.

Program Areas include a swimming pool, handicraft ramada, full shooting sports, shotgun shooting, Scoutcraft ramada, a great C.O.P.E. course, and a wonderful commissioner service. Special programs are available for every age Scout from 11 to 18.

Camp Kaibab
Cub Scout Wild West Camp

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