Historic Route 66 - Williams & Forest Service - Visitor Center - Williams, Arizona, USA. - National Scenic Byways on Waymarking.com

Williams, Arizona, located in the heart of the Kaibab National Forest Over a mile high, at an elevation of 6,770 feet. Williams is the Gateway to the Grand Canyon, with the Historic Route 66 at its Heart.

Williams was the last town on Historic Route 66 to be bypassed by the Interstate. The community was bypassed by the I.40 on October 13th 1984. Williams now continues to thrive on tourism.

Historic Route 66, passes through the center of Williams, along W. Railroad Ave. & E. Bill Williams Ave. which is a one way system through the Town Center.

At the Visitor Center you can also get your 'Arizona's Historic Route 66 Passport' stamped.

"Founded in 1881, Williams was named for the famous trapper, scout and mountain man, "Old Bill Williams." A statue of "Old Bill" stands in Monument Park, located on the west side of the city. The large mountain directly south of town is named Bill Williams Mountain and the Town was incorporated July 9, 1901. Text Source: (visit link)

The Williams and Forest Service Visitor Center.
"This very active Visitor Center is proud to promote not only the Grand Canyon, but the communities surrounding Northern Arizona that make this region so magnificent.
The interpretive exhibits are informative and educational while sharing the history of our area. Many of the displays are interactive with buttons to push and doors to open which unveil information. The exhibits delve into the history of Williams, the Forest Service, Main Street America-Route 66, the Bill Williams Mountain Men, and Native American Culture. Exhibits also feature the "Kids Corner" and Nature Outings for great educational fun!" Text Source: (visit link)

Address of Icon:
Historic Route 66, 200 W. Railroad Ave. Williams, Arizona, USA.

Program: America's Byways Website: [Web Link] Official Name: Historic route 66.

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