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...

In 1962, Calico was christened a California Historical Landmark and in 2005, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared it the state’s...

Nestled in the dusty folds of California’s Mojave Desert, Calico, a ghost town with loads of charm, has a peculiar boast: it's name...

The Calico Ghost Town Giant Miner sign is impossible to miss. It’s got the kind of charm that only comes with age. Faded but proud, it...

Originally the giant heart on the sign was for Harts Famous Foods diner. The diner was renamed as the Jenny Rose after the owners'...

Back in 1908, when Daggett was a bustling hub for miners chasing silver and borax, the original General Supply Store went up in flames....

This peculiar little building was built in the 1920's and used as a state welcome center. The same building design was also used on...

This huge sign, planted firmly in the Mojave dust, once pointed the way to Kelly's Restaurant across the street. The word "Restaurant"...

This sign was also featured in the 1987 movie Bagdad Cafe. The motel itself was built in the 1950's. It's gone now, but long after the...

Built in 1975, this classic looking A-framed entrance building may look familiar to some. It's a cinematic shrine that was originally the...

Starting as just a restaurant, you can barely see the faded ghost signage of Tony's Cafe Italian and American Dishes on side of the...

The old Stout Texaco from the 1950's has been restored to a postcard-perfect snapshot of mid-century Americana. The whitewashed walls...

The motel closed in 2009, but thankfully, this charmingly retro sign remains like a time capsule full of tales from travelers past. The...

This fun roadside attraction in Needles is a great representation of what you might expect to find there. Needles, where the Colorado...

This big borax wagon was once part of the signage for the El Rancho Motel. Borax wagons were used to move borax (a type of salt), dug up...