Welcome to Williams

Williams, Arizona, in the heart of the Kaibab National Forest at an elevation of 6,770 feet, was founded in 1881 and named for the trapper, scout, and mountain man "Old Bill Williams." A statue of Old Bill stands in Monument Park on the west side of the city, and the large mountain directly south of town is named Bill Williams Mountain. The town was incorporated on July 9, 1901. Known as the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon," Williams was the last town on Historic Route 66 to be bypassed on Interstate 40 on Oct. 13, 1984, and the community continues to thrive on tourism. With seven area fishing lakes, hiking trails up Bill Williams Mountain and into Sycamore Canyon, an alpine ski area and cross country ski trails, four seasons weather, abundant wildlife, and a historic downtown district covering six square blocks, Williams has a rich heritage tied to the Old West, ranching, railroads, logging, mining, and Route 66.

Williams, Arizona · United States