Make sure you give yourself enough time to explore the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon," as this unique, charming town in Arizona is so much more.

The small Arizona town is home to the Grand Canyon Railway. Instead of driving another two hours round-trip to the national park , I decided to let someone else do the driving and hopped on the train.

The Grand Canyon Railway was re-established in 1989 and takes more than 225,000 people each year from Williams to the South Rim. Is it worth taking the train to the Grand Canyon?

One of the biggest selling points for Williams is its distance to the Grand Canyon, HGTV noted. The small town is just 60 miles from the entrance to the national park.