Welcome And History Park — Attraction in Williams

As usual I had an itinerary and of course off the beaten path the mindset is " SQUIRREL " especially if we see something cool as we are getting closer to our destination. This particular day was snow storms, rain, and trains. How can one go wrong with checking that out.

Parking is on the street as you walk up to the park. There are a couple of locomotives that are great for photo ops plus gazebos that have the history of the town listed. The first set of tourists came thru in September 17, 1901 by train.

This city was established in 1881 and is considered the Gateway to the Grand Canyon. The park rests on the famous Route 66. However this city was the last town to be bypassed on Route 66 as of October 13, 1984.

Would def recommend - this city feels like your taking a walk in time as there is so much history lurking on every...

This small park is located adjacent to the historic Route 66 highway in downtown Williams, Arizona. There is ample free parking along the street or in the parking lot just east of the park. There is a small, covered pavilion with two park benches on the east end with several informational bulletin boards and another one in the middle on the south side. Along the north side of the park are two old railroad cars, one is a tanker and the other a freight car. On the west end you will find another Route 66 sign, which is perfect for family photos. There are also a few picnic tables, one is covered along the south side with...

Very nice little park along Route 66 displaying a train-tanker and a freight carriage, plus a classic 66 sign. There is also a bridge made of a Santa Fe carriage. I recommend to stop here while entering the town of Williams before continuing...