What to do and see in Williams, Arizona (AZ): The Best Outdoor Activities

December 28, 2021 Janean Rudisill

Its location just 60 miles from the southern rim of the Grand Canyon makes Williams a popular stop for visitors to the natural beauty of Arizona. The historic Grand Canyon Railway makes it southern stop here, ferrying hundreds of thousands of tourists every year to and from the Canyon on its hundred-year-old steam-powered line. In the more immediate surrounds, the Kaibab National Forest and the Bill Williams Mountain area provide ample opportunities for camping, hiking and adventure.
Restaurants in Williams

1. Elephant Rocks at Williams

2200 Golf Course Drive, Williams, AZ 86046 +1 928-635-4935 [email protected] http://www.elephant-rocks.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Elephant Rocks at Williams

Scenic 18-hole golf course

Reviewed By ltdak2016 - Prescott, United States

This course is nestled in a pine forest and has an adventurous but fair layout. The staff is friendly and the grounds crew is to be commended for keeping this hidden gem in excellent shape. The greens are slick but accessible. A whisper of a putt will be sufficient to hole out. The squirrels are cute but aggressive for any exposed snacks so keep them in your golf bag. Two dozen deer grazed within 75 feet of one tee box. A beautiful track worthy of experiencing multiple times.

2. Grand Canyon Deer Farm

6769 E Deer Farm Rd, Williams, AZ 86046-8419 +1 928-635-4073 [email protected] http://www.deerfarm.com/
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4.5 based on 330 reviews

Grand Canyon Deer Farm

Located on a section of old Route 66, the Deer Farm is 10 acres of absolute animal wonderland. Walk a path around our park to view wallabies, llamas, mini cattle, bison, peacocks, & much more. Walk with deer, feed the deer right from your hands. Chat with a parrot, Mozart is a very entertaining cockatoo, Scarlet (a lilac crowned Amazon Parrot) a bit more shy, pet a goat, kiss a camel. You will have a blast here if you are an animal lover.

Reviewed By Q8577QWjenniferc

The Grand Canyon Deer Farm is a must for all families visiting northern Arizona. It is so much fun. For a very small fee, you can feed the deer. They are so sweet and cute. There are also many other animals to see. It was a really good time!

3. Bull Basin Road

Off Interstate 40, exit 178, Williams, AZ 86046 +1 928-635-4707
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Bull Basin Road

4. Bearizona Wildlife Park

1500 E. Historic Rte 66, Williams, AZ 86046-8795 +1 928-635-2289 [email protected] http://bearizona.com
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4.5 based on 3,634 reviews

Bearizona Wildlife Park

Bearizona is a Wildlife Park featuring a drive through area as well as a walk through area. View animals in natural habitats during your drive. Check out more animals on exhibit in the walk through. There are several animal shows throughout the day as well as a complimentary bus tour through the park at several times throughout the day.

Reviewed By Berdy64 - Melbourne, Australia

This is the most amazing experience I've ever done, drive through forests of ponderosa pines and see bears, deer, wolves , bison and many other animals, plus walk through and see baby bears, beavers, jaguars porcupines and otters Just amazing

5. Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail

Interstate 40, Parks exit to FR 141, Williams, AZ 86046 +1 928-635-4707
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Beale Wagon Road Historic Trail

6. Route 66 Zipline

Excellent
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4.0 based on 73 reviews

Route 66 Zipline

Come experience our High Flying Family Adventure thats guaranteed to make you smile! 110Ft. High, 700 ft. Long, 30mph backward and forward with an exciting stop at the end! The Zipline ride flies across the Grand Canyon (Blvd. That is :)) in downtown Williams AZ and along infamous Route 66. This truly is a zipline ride every age will want to do again and again! The zipline starts at the bottom where there are only 16 stairs that need to be climbed to get to get seated on the ride. Must be 42" or taller, cannot exceed combined limit of 450lbs. Between 2 riders at a time who sit side by side. Depending on the line, the whole experience normally takes 15 minutes or less leaving plenty of time for your adventure. Please note: We do close for weather extremes for everyones safety! Please call ahead if you have questions about the weather, otherwise there are no reservations needed.

7. Historic Hat Ranch

5248 S Hat Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046 +1 520-940-7120 [email protected] http://historichatranch.com/
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Historic Hat Ranch

8. Elk Ridge Ski & Outdoor Rec

2467 S Perkinsville Rd, Williams, AZ 86046-9163 +1 928-814-5038 [email protected] http://www.elkridgeski.com/
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3.5 based on 19 reviews

Elk Ridge Ski & Outdoor Rec

Family-oriented ski area is a perfect resort for those wanting to learn or improve their downhill skiing and snowboarding skills.

9. Arizona Backcountry Llamas

Arizona Backcountry Llamas

Arizona Backcountry Llamas is a family owned and operated business. We, Janice and Chris Dunn, are two Arizona natives who have spent decades exploring Arizona and the west and have been packing with llamas for 25 years. We are looking forward to sharing our knowledge and the wildlands of this incredibly diverse state with you!

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