Williams (Havasupai: Wii Gvʼul[4]) is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, located west of Flagstaff.

Also known as the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon", Williams was the last city on Historic Route 66 to be bypassed by Interstate 40.

A statue of "Old Bill" stands in Monument Park, located on the west side of the city.

After settlements called for the state to build three Williams exits, the suits were dropped and I-40 was completed.

[8] On October 13, 1984, Interstate 40 was opened around the town and newspapers the next day reported the essential end of US 66.

Cureton Park offers softball, baseball and basketball courts, picnic area and public restrooms.

Buckskinner Park has a basketball and volleyball court and a lake that is stocked regularly by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and features a trail head to several trails maintained by the United States Forest Service.

Cataract Lake County Park is a joint venture between Coconino County and the City of Williams and includes several barbecue pits, a playground and public restroom facilities including a lake stocked regularly by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

[20] The surviving downtown station is the southern terminus of the Grand Canyon Railway.

Williams has an arts and cultural events schedule that runs year round.

Starting in December and running through January, The Polar Express operated by the Grand Canyon Railway is a train ride based on the popular children's book The Polar Express written by Chris Van Allsburg.

[22] During the summer months The Cataract Creek Gang acts out a gun fight every night in the streets of Williams.

[23] A few Hollywood films with A-list actors and actresses have been shot in and around the town of Williams and the surrounding area.

[25] Other notable Williams attractions include Bearizona Wildlife Park, the Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel, Grand Canyon Deer Farm, Canyon Coaster Adventure Park, Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum, and the Planes of Fame Air Museum.