Williams is the closest community
to where Eric & I are staying in
The City is proud to be the Gateway to the Grand Canyon. The train that runs from the Grand Canyon to Williams is very popular with the National Park's visitors.
Route 66 runs through
Williams.
The Mother Road is a strong influence on Williams.
The City's history is
tied to the Railroad.
been altered for use as a bridge
across a water channel.
Arizona State
Railroad Museum
Logo.
The City's Clock is next
to the old Train Depot.
It is now the Williams
Smokey the Bear is on duty & gives information on the risk of fire today.
Adjacent open space features
the Route 66 sign.
Eric & I stroll along Historic Route 66. It splits into east and westbound lanes in Williams.
has a round window.
M & K Biker Shop is in the
old Red Crow Garage.
Get Your Gifts on 66
News Dispenser
Pizza on Route 66
Williams, Arizona
Route 66
Last Town bypassed by I-40
October 13. 1984
is a Mid-20th Century
design.
Many visitors stay in Williams and drive to Grand Canyon National Park.
Mother Road so I can
get some pictures.
The Bear in the entryway
caught my eye.
Then I noticed the
historic plaque.
The Sultana Theater opened in 1912 and showed films until its closing in 1957.
Sultana Bar occupies
the former theater.
second floor is a
This is Williams-Grand
Open Road Cowboy and Cuisine on Route 66 occupy the ground floor.
Eric gets his fortune read
by Zoltar.
In our post-retirement travels, I have taken pictures of Zoltar Machines in San Antonio, Texas, Primm, Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, Wall, South Dakota, and Hannibal, Missouri.
has a 1950 Ford Custom
sits at the curb.
The first Dairy Queen opened in
As the Fast Food Chain grew, so
did its ice cream & food options.
Williams, Arizona is a walkable city that celebrates its Route 66 history and culture. Eric and I got our "Kicks on Route 66."
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