| | Williams, Arizona is a unique community with a storied past. While today's visitors can experience the modern amenities seen in most tourist destinations, they are also invited to personally share in the history and nostalgia of this mountain community.Outdoor recreation is plentiful around Williams, Arizona. The city is surrounded by the Kaibab National Forest with ample opportunities for camping, hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, mountain biking and more. There are six managed fishing lakes within easy driving distance of Williams as well as four campgrounds.If you're planning a visit to Williams this summer, then download the FREE Williams Recreation Guide. This e-book is the must-have, insider's knowledge of where to go in Prescott for the best in summer recreation. It's jam-packed with over 40 pages of information, updated for the 2011 summer season.You get the Williams Recreation Guide INSTANTLY as a downloadable, fully printable eGuide, FREE from the outdoor recreation experts at EatStayPlay.com.If you're interested in developed camping, then look no farther than Cataract Lake Campground just outside of Williams. The smallest of the four National Forest campgrounds with just 18 campsites, the campground is semi-developed.The largest of the campgrounds near Williams is White Horse Lake Campground. The campground is in old growth ponderosa which provides plenty of shade and serves to separate the campsites. With 94 sites, there's something for everybody.Dispersed camping opportunities abound in the Kaibab National Forest that surrounds Williams. No matter what type of camping you like to do, Williams offers a campground to meet all your expectations.Do you like geocaching? Williams, Arizona offers over 150 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Williams, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Williams.Founded in the late 1800's by ranchers, railroaders, and lumbermen, Williams' name comes from the famous trapper and "mountain man", Bill Williams.Remnants of the city's early days are still visible in the buildings, streets, and neighborhoods of modern-day Williams. Saloons, bordellos, and shops have been brought back to life through the care and concern of present-day Williams merchants. Located within this same historic area is the historic Fray Marcos Hotel and Williams Depot.Historic Route 66 also heads through the center of Williams. Route 66 through Williams is part of the Route 66 National Scenic Byway. No road in the world has the intrigue and quirky diversity of Route 66. The historic Route 66 travels from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA spanning a total of seven states.From four-diamond properties with resort amenities to quaint motor hotels for the budget-conscious, Williams accommodates virtually any traveler from those seeking lodging near the Grand Canyon or for adventure tourists looking for outdoor recreation. |  | | | |
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