This sign out front of the El Rey Motel flickers with just enough pride to say "Yeah, we're still here." I'm not sure when it opened,...

Another one of the most iconic Route 66 images is the Wigwam Motel. Staying here was a true americana road trip experience! This was...

Still in operation since the 1950's, this motel stands as a proud, unpolished gem of roadside Americana. It has the classic u-shaped room...

Mitla Cafe stands as a culinary icon, serving up Mexican comfort food with a side of history since 1937. Founded by Lucia Rodriguez and...

The Oasis Motel stands as a weathered monument to a bygone era of road trips, rebellion, and retro charm with an interesting...

Although not quite as flashy as some, this neon sign advertised the Sharene Motel from the 1950's up until around 2010. The motel is...

Originally the Andy Motel in the 1940's, the name was changed and this great neon sign added around the 1960's. The Lido's vibe was...

One of the first places to stop at the end of the tiring Cajon Pass drive. Motels like the Palms were the beating heart of budget travel....

In the sun-scorched sprawl of Hesperia, California, where tumbleweeds roll with more purpose than rush-hour traffic, stands a relic of...

The motel opened in 1953 and is still in operation. The big rearing horse on the neon sign, standing as tall as the tree tops, gives a...

This sign is huge and caught my eye way down the road. The fair has been an annual event for almost 80 years, but sadly I could not find...

Another giant cow, only this time it's a little less "Old MacDonald" and a little more "Cosmic Cowboy". It's sitting on the rooftop of...

This is a sight to behold! Elmer Long, the bearded wizard of this desert spectacle, didn’t set out to create a tourist trap. It all began...

This sign stood in front of Watson's Polly gas station, which is now gone. The Polly Gas brand was in operation from 1914 to the 1960's...

One of many classic car Route 66 monuments in Barstow. Route 66 runs through Barstow's Main Street. The town has significant historical...

Originally the Hollon Motel from the 1940's, the Torches Motel is still operating. This great neon sign buzzes with retro charm, in a...

This hotel began as the Barstow Auto Court back in 1922. The name change and addition of the, still working, neon sign happened sometime...

Once a vibrant neon masterpiece, this 1950's era sign stands as is: faded, flawed, and fiercely authentic. I can imagine it's tubes...

Unlike many Route 66 relics that have crumbled or lost their spark, this motel keeps its name and it's neon soul intact. The motel was...

This motel started in 1956 and is still operating today. It's the kind of place that doesn’t just whisper “budget-friendly”; it shouts it...