Such a sentiment explains the appeal of the Grand Canyon Railway, a heritage train that takes people from a historic depot in the Route 66 city of Williams, Arizona, to the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

Out of all the national parks in our country, there are few as recognizable, or as visited, as Grand Canyon National Park. Over 4.7 million travelers made their way to the natural wonder in 2023 ...

Starting in the late 1800s, this historic railroad was originally used to transport ore from the Anita mines, which sit just north of Williams, Arizona ... train pulled into the Grand Canyon ...

The Grand Canyon Railway, which runs daily from Williams to the Grand Canyon ... because it lets you relax on the journey and take in parts of Arizona beyond the Sonoran Desert, such as high ...

Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article misidentifed the county and service class offered by Verde Canyon Railroad. Before the automobile, trains ruled American transit.

Visiting the Grand Canyon via the restored vintage railcars and engines of the Grand Canyon Railway may well be the grandest way to visit a national treasure. It certainly beats jockeying for ...

WILLIAMS, AZ (AZFamily) — It’s known as the Gateway to the Grand Canyon, but Williams, Arizona, is worth much ... riding the Grand Canyon Railway and making a stop to say hello to the animals ...

It’s also a leader in sustainable tourism, starting with a ride aboard the Grand Canyon Railway. In operation since 1901, the historic locomotive carries visitors from Williams, Arizona ...