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Rails to Rim: A Historic Grand Canyon
Train Adventure
# 10452
Photo Album
 Synopsis
In 1903 Theodore
Roosevelt boarded the Grand Canyon Railway and became one of the
first tourists to visit the relatively unknown "Great Canyon" of
North America. Now, 100 years later, is your chance to travel via
restored Pullman cars and discover what has recently been voted "the
worlds #1 must see travel destination." Begin your journey in
Williams, AZ., 160 miles
north of Phoenix and 60 miles south of the Canyon, where you will discover
the historic importance and charm of this frontier town.
Course
Description
Rails to
Rim: A Historic Grand Canyon Train Adventure
At the end of the 19th century, the
Arizona Territory was making national news. Rumors of a fathomless
canyon were being substantiated with front page photographs and the
recently completed Santa Fe Railway was escorting passengers to a
series of high end hotels staffed by the prim and proper
Harvey
Girls. Now is your chance to discover how Iron Horse railroads
civilized the West and to hear the
 inside story of the Grand Canyon
Railway's history and rebirth. Enjoy living
history presentations
and a western shoot-out as you learn the story of the mountain man
and cowboy. At the Grand Canyon, enjoy guided walks along the rim,
majestic sunsets, and learn from local experts about the natural and
human history of this world treasure.
Accommodations
In Williams, rest your head as a guest of the
area’s premier lodging — the historic Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and
Depot;
at Grand Canyon, stay in a National Park Lodge, just a short walk
from the majestic South Rim and in the heart of Grand Canyon
Village.
Seasons
Offered
Winter and Fall
Other programs that visit
Williams.
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