Motels Worth the Detour

Wigwams, cabooses, vintage trailers, and a concrete beagle you can sleep inside.

Wigwam Motel

Holbrook, Arizona

Step back into the golden age of Route 66 at this iconic 1950s motel, where guests sleep in individual concrete and stucco teepees. Each retro room is flanked by a vintage classic car parked right outside. It's one of only three surviving Wigwam Villages in the United States.

Madonna Inn

San Luis Obispo, California

This whimsical, pink-hued landmark is famous for its highly stylized, themed guest rooms and eclectic decor. Opened in 1958, it features unique attractions like a rock waterfall urinal in the men's restroom and the iconic Gold Rush Steak House.

Dog Bark Park Inn

Cottonwood, ID

This quirky bed and breakfast is housed inside Sweet Willy, a two-story building shaped like a giant beagle. Built by chainsaw artists, it offers visitors a chance to sleep inside a piece of canine-themed art. Inside, the dog motif continues down to the smallest decorative details.

The Clown Motel

Tonopah, NV

This legendary themed motel features thousands of clown figurines, clown-themed rooms, and an eerie location right next to the historic Tonopah Cemetery. It's a must-visit destination for those who love quirky Americana or brave souls unfazed by coulrophobia.

Blue Swallow Motel

Tucumcari, New Mexico

This historic Route 66 motel has welcomed weary travelers since 1939 with its iconic, buzzing neon sign. Lovingly restored, it features classic motor-court garages and cozy rooms that transport you back to the golden age of American road trips.