Historic Downtown District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Bearizona
Observe many native North American animals, including black bears, bison and Rocky Mountain goats, in this wildlife park in Arizona.
Grand Canyon Deer Farm
Why not visit the animals who call Grand Canyon Deer Farm home during your travels in Williams? Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this walkable area.
Raptor Ranch
See the exotic and native animals who call Raptor Ranch home during your travels in Valle. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Buckskinner Park
Explore the great outdoors at Buckskinner Park, a lovely green space in Williams. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum in Williams.
Thunder Eagle Native Art
You can browse the exhibits at Thunder Eagle Native Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Williams. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.
Activities
PREMIUM 3-Day Winter Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Zion Tour
Grand Canyon Signature Hummer Tour with Optional Sunset Views
Ultimate Grand Circle Tour: Self-Guided Driving Bundle
Canyon Classic Helicopter Tour with Optional Hummer Tour
Grand Canyon South Rim Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
The Grand Entrance Jeep Tour from Grand Canyon South Rim
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown District Hotel Deals
The Historic Grand Canyon Hotel
Very charming hotel with cosy rooms in a picturesque town. Friendly and helpful staff. Shower could use maintenance (drain did not properly work).
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Star Hotel Route 66 Grand Canyon
Very cute little hotel on Route 66 . Owner very sweet.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Arizona 9 Motor Hotel
Good for the price
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Red Garter Inn
Comfy room, clean bathroom, great downtown location so all shops & restaurants are walkable & it’s just minutes from the Grand Canyon Train. We loved the location, the ease of checking in & ample safe parking in the lot across the street. Great old historic building with plenty of history!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Rodeway Inn & Suites Williams Downtowner - Rte 66
clean room
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Celilo Inn
Amazing lil spot, on main drag, but quiet. Will be back again!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown District
Downtown Williams
If you're spending some time in Downtown Williams, Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum and Canyon Coaster Adventure Park are top sights worth seeing.
