California old-school motels add nostalgia, quirky charm, and the kind of roadside personality that makes every road trip ...

If you remember the 1960s, you might also remember family road trips that filled long summer days. Families packed the station wagon, someone unfolded a large paper map across the seat, and the ...

During the golden age of American road travel, unusual roadside motels became a defining part of the landscape. Among the most famous were the Wigwam Motels, concrete structures shaped like giant ...

Since 1926, Route 66 has been more than just a highway — it’s also home to vintage accommodations rich in American history. From pink Cadillac beds to teepees reimagined, these iconic stays promise ...

They stood tall on Route 66—teepee-shaped motels that promised adventure for families hitting the open road. Once symbols of postwar travel, Wigwam Motels soon faced cultural backlash and near ...

As Route 66, one of the most iconic highways in the United States, is set to become 100 years old in 2026, a multi-state coalition is trying to educate people on the history and significance of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photographs by Jacob Tovar / For The Times; Megan Bayley / For The Times) Listen. That's the low hum of the highway you hear ...

Once upon a time in the 20th century, there were only a few reasons to book a motel room: to pinch pennies and move fast on a road trip, for instance, or to sleep with somebody inappropriate. Nowadays ...

"Sleep In A Wigwam,” beckons the neon sign, imploring travelers on North Dixie Highway to stop and experience a slice of Americana fresh out of the past. Stretching from Chicago to Miami, the road ...

The Hollywood Premiere Motel has stood on Hollywood Boulevard since 1960. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times) The Hollywood Premiere Motel hasn't won any prizes lately. It has a 1.5 star rating ...

I’d also argue that staying at a few old-school motels along the way is also part of the magic. Hundreds of lodgings dot the highways and byways that head west from Chicago. Seeing a motel’s neon sign ...