The Magic Lamp Inn rose from the ashes of Lucy and John’s Italian Restaurant, which burned down in the early 1950s. Frank and Edith Penn...

In 1848, this place was originally built as the Mountain View Inn, which became a stop for the Butterfield Overland Stagecoach. The...

I wouldn't have even seen this if we hadn't stopped at Carl's Jr as this great piece of public art is off the main road a bit and hidden...

This giant orange was built in the 1930's as an orange and fruit juice stand. It was one of six that Bob DeVries built for his family...

Opened in 1936 as an Italian restaurant and deli. It had a verandah that opened towards Route 66 converting the building into an open...

This original neon sign dates back to the opening of the motel in 1948. There are two rows of rooms facing a courtyard in between with...

This weathered gem of a sign in front of Ned's Hardware is a local landmark. It's for people like me who find beauty in a slightly rusted...

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...