GC Railway and Williams dining

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Feb 17th, 2002 | 11:10 PM

Anna Harris

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GC Railway and Williams dining

We are traveling to the Grand Canyon in April with a 9 & 5 year old. We plan to stay at the Fray Marcos and ride the train to the GC. Is this a good choice for this age? Any other suggestions? What about dining in Williams, AZ? Thanks!

Feb 18th, 2002 | 01:00 PM

bill

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Can anyone help Anna? I'm interested as well. Have heard that the train is not very good but it sure sounds good in the brochures and online.

Feb 18th, 2002 | 01:35 PM

travellyn

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I have not ridden the train, but a lot of previous posters indicated that the ride was not particularly scenic and not a good value for the money or time spent.

Feb 18th, 2002 | 01:36 PM

travellyn

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I have not ridden the train, but have looked into it. I changed my mind when I read several postings that indicated that the ride was not particularly scenic and not a good value for the money or time spent.

Feb 18th, 2002 | 02:02 PM

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I, too, gave consideration to the train. I was so glad I didn't reserve because when I did go the the Canyon and went through Williams, it seemed "bare-boned". I would not have wanted to have stayed in Williams.

Feb 18th, 2002 | 06:28 PM

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train is a waste of time and $...don`t see a thing more than if you drive the highway....it just goes to the train station in the park and back....Williams is just a little nothing town...don`t think much of the hotels/motels or restaurants.....drive to the Grand canyon and stay the night.....

Feb 19th, 2002 | 07:58 AM

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Anna - my kids loved the train... drinking coke out of the old fashioned glass bottles, looking out the windows and especially the hold-up when the cowboys boarded the train and we had to "stick-em up". Compared to a plain old ride in the car, it was more of an event for that age group...

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Mar 24th, 2002 | 04:46 AM

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I booked with the railroad the sr. package now I'm getting really doubtful of my choice. We don't usually do tours but I thought the drive and parking in The GC sounded like a hassle. Will be going in June and figure it will be very crowded. HATE CROWDS. Any suggestions?

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