{"id":476,"date":"2024-09-24T11:44:19","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T15:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trailborn.com\/field-guide\/?page_id=476"},"modified":"2026-04-14T17:28:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:28:57","slug":"in-the-area","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trailborn.com\/field-guide\/grand-canyon\/in-the-area\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n \n
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There are great eateries in both Grand Canyon Village and the town of Williams, and many activities beyond ogling the canyon itself.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n

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Ride a Historic Train<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
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In the early 20<\/span>th<\/span> century, the Grand Canyon Railway was the plushest way to the park, and in 1990 a wealthy couple invested millions of dollars to restore the train to its former glory. The railway offers several tiers of tickets, from pullman class up to a luxury observation dome, but there isn\u2019t a bad seat for admiring the high-desert landscape and spotting elk and pronghorn and cattle along the way. Families will also enjoy the antics of occasional \u201cWestern performers\u201d who roam the aisles. Food and drink are available on-board, where only credit cards are accepted. in the winter, this ride becomes even more festive when it transforms into the Polar Express.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Stroll Historic Route 66<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
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The city of Williams is organized around Historic Route 66, which runs through it roughly east-west, parallel to the train tracks, and is lined with shops and restaurants. If you plan to park overnight, make sure to use one of the side-streets; the town tickets vehicles parked on Route 66 between 2am and 6am. <\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Get out on the water at a nearby lake<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
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There are a handful of lakes and reservoirs near Williams where you can fish or boat, including Dogtown Reservoir, Cataract Lake, and Kaibab Lake. (Some of the water in them is destined for human consumption, so swimming is prohibited).<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Raft the Colorado River<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
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To experience the wending Colorado River, which carved the Grand Canyon, visitors can join a day-long rafting trip with <\/span>Hualapai River Runners<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>The voyage traverses 40 miles of the river including includes\u00a012 miles of rapids, and includes a moderate hike and short climb to Travertine Cavern Falls and lunch along a sandy beach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Bearizona<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
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For a walk on the wild side, you might try this exotic animal park, located on a 158-acre parcel of land east of town. Opened in 2010 by a pair of brothers who had themselves grown up on a drive-thru animal park in South Dakota, Bearizona takes in animals that cannot be released to the wild, including a trio of orphaned grizzly bear cubs that arrived in 2020. The enclosures are fairly small but the park is accredited by the <\/span>Zoological Association of America<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Lava River Cave<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n \n
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Those who do not fear darkness or cramped spaces should consider visiting this mile-long subterranean lava tube, located about 45-minutes east of town. Wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes for scrambling over the damp and sharp rocks, and bring a flashlight with a backup \u2014 it is dark in there if your batteries fail.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n

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Eat & Drink<\/h2>\n \n
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Miss Kitty\u2019s<\/h3>\n \n \n

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Steps away from your room you\u2019ll find our full-service Southwestern steakhouse. Enjoy its robust menu of cocktails, reimagined western staples, and, of course, plenty of steak and sides. <\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Anna\u2019s Grand Canyon Coffee and Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n \n \n

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A local favorite breakfast spot, Anna\u2019s is in the center of town and its veteran wait-staff serve omelets, pancakes and French toast all day long. <\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Cruiser\u2019s Route 66 Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n \n \n

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Sit amongst restored gas pumps, road signs, and other period artifacts, and take in the fantastic aromas of classic comfort foods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Red Raven Restaurant<\/h3>\n \n \n

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Arguably the best fine-dining restaurant in Williams, Red Raven serves a variety of American fare in a cozy dining room.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Nany\u2019s Tacos<\/h3>\n \n \n

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A hole-in-the-wall just off of Route 66, Nany\u2019s serves excellent tacos and burritos in the Chihuahuan style.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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El Tovar Dining Room<\/h3>\n \n \n

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The South Rim\u2019s most renowned restaurant is in the El Tovar Hotel, once operated by the Fred Harvey Company and where President Theodore Roosevelt stayed on several visits. Make an advanced reservation to get a seat in one of its massive, woodsy dining rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Pine Country Restaurant<\/h3>\n \n \n

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This restaurant capably serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but the highlight is its pie case. Stop by and get a gargantuan slice of one of its numerous cream pies. <\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Sultana Bar<\/h3>\n \n \n

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This dive, which touts itself as \u201cworld famous,\u201d has been slinging drinks since 1912, <\/span>according to the Atlas Obscura<\/span><\/a>. The walls are decorated with taxidermy, including a stuffed cougar, and the bar is often crowded with locals. <\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Maswik Food Court<\/h3>\n \n \n

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For a quick bite, visitors to the South Rim will find a wide variety of food at this cafeteria, including a salad bar and a \u201cpizza pub.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n

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