Williams Depot

Williams Depot is a train station that was built in 1908 and is the boarding point of the Grand Canyon Railway which is a passenger railroad that runs between Williams, Arizona and the south rim of the Grand Canyon National Park. A museum is located at the depot which includes bathrooms, maps of the area and information on the Grand Canyon.

The depot at one point was home to a Harvey House Hotel that had 43 rooms, a formal dining room, café, bar and news room. The depot is the oldest poured-concrete structure in Arizona. Harvey House Hotel is now known as the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel which was built in 1995 to resemble the historic Fray Marcos Hotel and to provide quality food and service that the company is famous for. The hotel features 107 rooms, an indoor pool, and Jacuzzi and exercise room. The hotel continues the fine tradition of the Fray Marcos Hotel.

The Depot and the Fray Marcos Hotel are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There is an expansive gift shop which is stocked with Grand Canyon Railway and Grand Canyon mementos.

Visitors to Williams Depot can ride in one of four classes to experience the amazing countryside from desert to prairie to pine. Visitors can travel in Coach Class, First Class, and The Observation Dome which will provide an unforgettable ride or the most luxurious seat the Luxury Parlor Class.