State 1 of 50: Arizona Grand Canyon Railway traveling through Grand Canyon National Park. NPS photo. Did you know there is a train you can ride into the Grand Canyon—with Western musicians, cowboy characters and restored vintage railcars? Let me take you to the charming Route 66 town of Williams, Arizona. This historic town is home to one of the most unique Grand Canyon experiences, in my opinion: the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel. Your adventure begins before the train even