Grand Canyon info

[Fire Angler]

We will be going to the Grand Canyon in mid August.
Has anyone taken the 2 1/2 hour train ride in? If so, what can you see & do when you get there? Is there a better option than the train?
Also,Best Hotel for kids 13,11,6?
Thanks
AL

[LuckyStrike]

Great Trip 1800thetrain You can get a package ( If there are any avail) spend the night in Williams @ the Hotel /Train Station Breakfast in the Morn Jump on the Train @ 9:00 Am get to the G.C. Main Lodge We had rooms for 2 nites but they have 1 nite stays Hiked Around Had a Blast then Train Ride back to Wiliams...VERY COOL TRIP

[Buddy]

Thanks to everyones advise on this board, we took the train up and back and stayed in Williams at the trains hotel! It was a great trip

[Old school Ultra]

If you have a AAA card they have a package, Train ride hotel and some meals, My wife just told me about it, Going to go look into it.....

[Water Romper]

If you have a AAA card they have a package, Train ride hotel and some meals, My wife just told me about it, Going to go look into it.....
If you don't mind, post the info. when you get the deals...
I am born and raised in So Cal and I have never been to the Grand Canyon.. I gotta get out more....

[Old school Ultra]

You got it, I may the pamphlet her at the house, I'll look around, or I will go online and see if I can find it.....

[LuckyStrike]

Thanks to everyones advise on this board, we took the train up and back and stayed in Williams at the trains hotel! It was a great trip
Hey Buddy where you @ in Liquordale..??

[Old school Ultra]

I found it on line,
Here's the poop,
Train ride
bus tour of the Rim & lunch
2 nights @ Grand Canyon Railway hotel
2 breakfasts & 2 Dinners at Railway Max's and Thelma's restaurant
$ 20 gift card
If your a member the rates seems pretty good for the package
Oct-March $ 159.00 Per
March-Oct $ 249.00 per
Have fun,
I am going to look for a near by RV park and check in to booking it for my crew....

[Water Romper]

I found it on line,
Here's the poop,
Train ride
bus tour of the Rim & lunch
2 nights @ Grand Canyon Railway hotel
2 breakfasts & 2 Dinners at Railway Max's and Thelma's restaurant
$ 20 gift card
If your a member the rates seems pretty good for the package
Oct-March $ 159.00 Per
March-Oct $ 249.00 per
Have fun,
I am going to look for a near by RV park and check in to booking it for my crew....
This actually sounds like a pretty good deal... I may be making a phone call and book my trip.
Thanks!!!

[burtandnancy2]

Did the Williams/Grand Canyon thing, it was great. Upgrade to the lounge car, buffett, wine, entertainment, etc. Well worth it. But unless you want to hike into the canyon, one day there is plenty for lunch and walking. Also, one nite is more than enough in Williams, there is nothing to see there except the train station itself. For more sightseeing, its only a few miles to Sedona...