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.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Standing on a small rear train platform appreciating the Southwest scenery, I’m thankful I took the Grand Canyon Railway to visit one of the seven natural Wonders of the World.

Here’s how to plan a ride aboard the Grand Canyon Railway, a 65-mile journey from Williams, Arizona to the South Rim. Out of ...

The Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel announced the return dates for its beloved Polar Express train. The holiday train ... round-trip rides will run between Williams, Arizona, to the “North Pole ...

The train’s fuel source has earned it the nickname “French Fry Express.” Grand Canyon Railway offers steam-powered journeys from Williams, Arizona to the Historic Village on the South Rim of ...

The Grand Canyon Railway takes guests from Williams, Arizona, to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. On the way there, I took the railway's first-class car. On the way back, I took the luxury dome.

After an extensive restoration, the Grand Canyon Railway was reopened to tourists in 1989. Today, this historic train carries tourists between Williams and the South Rim's Grand Canyon Depot.

The train eventually rolls back into Williams, where I’m greeted by a deep blue sky and the earthy smell of hops emanating from the Grand Canyon Brewery, my next stop. The marshal is heading ...

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 ...