The Charming Small Town In Arizona Where You Can Still Experience An Old-Fashioned Christmas
Have you ever thought to yourself, “If only Christmas could be as magical as it is in the movies?” If so, the charming small town of Williams will make all of your festive dreams come true. One of the best Christmas towns in Arizona, Williams leans heavily into holiday traditions, from its annual tree lighting ceremony to quaint shops and restaurants decked to the nines. Even better, there’s almost always snow on the ground at Christmastime!
If you're looking for that old-fashioned Christmas experience reminiscent of a Hallmark movie, plan a trip to Williams this holiday season.
Known as the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon," this charming small town has a population of just over 3,000 - but its Christmas spirit is larger than life.
Festivities kick off in late November with the annual tree lighting ceremony. Locals and tourists alike fill the streets of historic downtown Williams to mark the unofficial beginning of Christmastime.
Complete with hot cocoa, cookies, and a keepsake present from Santa Claus, this enchanting ride will quickly become a cherished holiday tradition in your family.
Regular snowfall during the holiday season is the icing on top of this old-fashioned Christmas cake. Visiting Williams during the most wonderful time of year is like stepping into a snow globe!
Have you ever visited Williams at Christmastime? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section below! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a quirky, old-fashioned Route 66 diner to try while you’re in town.
Address: Williams, AZ 86046, USA
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
