Grand Canyon Railway

The Grand Canyon is a triumph of nature. The railroad that serves it a triumph of man. You can experience both as you ride the rails from Williams, Arizona to the South Rim. Along the way strolling musicians play the tunes of the West as the terrain changes from high desert to prairie, prairie to pine. It's a view that's ever-changing until you come across a view that changes so dramatically, it could very well change you. Welcome to the Grand Canyon. AAA-exclusive specials available!

All aboard to Grand Canyon National Park! Grand Canyon Railway made its first journey to the South Rim in 1901, long before Arizona was dubbed the "Grand Canyon State." With the arrival of the train, people could get to the legendary canyon with ease and comfort. Today, you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park along the same rail line your parents or grandparents did. Select from one of four vintage classes of service which have been lovingly restored. Journey to the canyon aboard Grand Canyon Railway and take a trip not only to America's most recognized spectacle, but a trip back in time.

For history, one would be hard pressed to compete with the five million year old Grand Canyon, but at Grand Canyon Railway, we try our best. Each locomotive and passenger car, from Coach to Luxury Parlor Class, has been painstakingly restored to its original state by a staff of mechanics who see their work as more a labor of love than a job. During the train tour, your crew is no less enthusiastic. Each is bursting with local and Grand Canyon folklore and history, as well as Grand Canyon Railway knowledge. Strolling musicians catch you up with what was hot way back when. And there's even a fun recreation of an old fashioned shoot-out and a train robbery. In other words, we take you to the Grand Canyon. And back.

You can plan your whole vacation with Grand Canyon Railway. The Railway offers packages with hotel accommodations, meals, motorcoach rim tours of the South Rim and more.

Packages include stays at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams, located adjacent to the historic train depot. The 3-diamond hotel features an inviting lobby with a huge flagstone fireplace, indoor swimming pool and hot tub, exercise room, and the signature room of the hotel - Spenser's Lounge. The lounge has a handcrafted mahogany bar built in the 1800s and imported from England. Each room has two queen beds and all the amenities guests expect.

You can also book a package that includes an overnight stay inside Grand Canyon National Park at the Maswik Lodge. Located a short walk from the South Rim, the modern hotel allows you to enjoy all Grand Canyon National Park has to offer. The Railway will even transfer your bags right to your room providing a seamless entry in and out of the park.

Packages also include meals at the Railway's Grand Depot Café in Williams as well as guide-narrated motorcoach rim tours to scenic viewpoints along the rim.

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Robert Van Camp
Creator and Producer
Great Scenic Railway Journeys