Williams AZ, Historic Stop #4

In 1987 our family of four made a 21 day trip from SD through WY, UT, NV, CA, AZ, NM, CO, NE and back home in an Econo van pulling a pop-up/out camper. Daughter was fourteen and son was six. By the time we got to the Grand Canyon we were tired of crowds and lines of people and tired of traveling and togetherness. We spent two nights at the KOA campground in Williams on that trip.

Our stay in Williams, Historic Stop #4, was in the comfort of a hotel and a much different experience.

I 40 on the outskirts of Williams had opened in 1984. I don't think we ventured into the little community south of the campground and interstate. Today about 3,000 people call Williams home. It is also home to Amtrak, the Grand Canyon Railway, Route 66 and is the Gateway to the Grand Canyon. It is a town dependent on tourism. The shops stay open after 6 o'clock. Locals have their hangouts and 'put up' with the tourists invading their spaces.

We went online to find a local establishment with good food and adult beverages. Our search found

which had seating for 15. We made reservations. The size of the place is about the size of our winter casa (400 sq. ft.). However, it is connected to a larger adult beverage building which is happy to accommodate the overflow. The Singing Pig has been open about a year and does have very good BBQ.

I wanted to share their menu. Please read the appetizer and dessert choices.

We did not order any pig balls, burn your ass sauce, or deep fried dessert. We did enjoy the real smoked combo and the ambience of the 100 year old Sultana Saloon. Oh, and we helped the economy of Williams when we stopped at the Addicted to Route 66 store.

If you go to Williams, both places are worth visiting.