At Exit 161, join the one-way Route 66 to enter Williams from the west.
You'll pass the Sultana Theater.
On the next block is Cruiser's Cafe 66.
A mural explains that Williams was the last Route 66 town bypassed, on Oct. 13, 1984
The Grand Canyon Hotel
The Canyon Vista Center Mall with a mural declaring "Freedom is Not Free."
The Teepee Turquoise Store
Pete's Gas Station Museum with Route 66 memorabilia.
1950 Ford belonging to Pete's dad is outside the museum.
Across the street is a Native American store
with carved figurines supporting it
Rod's Steak House reportedly has good food.
Wild West Junction at the eastern edge of town is a false-front frontier town.
There is a prison on display.
When you reach the El Rancho motel, turn left and take Railroad Avenue back into town.
Near the RR track is the Historic Route 66 Zipline.
Sit in the seats and take a short ride.
Near the Zipline is the Red Garter Bed & Bakery.
Zoom in on the upper left window, which pays homage to its bordello beginning.
Williams Visitor Center.
The rail station is behind the Visitor's Center. The Grand Canyon Railway starts from Williams and ends in the Grand Canyon National Park, earning Williams the title of Gateway to the Grand Canyon. Visitors can ride vintage cars for a day trip to the Grand Canyon.
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