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Sun Valley Motel
El Paso, TX
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The Sun Valley Motel marquee in El Paso features a cowboy (unfortunately not lit up) and a neon sign.

 

Cortez Motel
El Paso, TX
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The Cortez Motel is another unique roadside sign with an outline of a character. Follow the sign to a roadside motel stop. Have no idea what the lodging is like inside, though.

 

 

Gulf Wind Motel
Houston, TX
Photo courtesy Chris Richey

Check out this neon sign for the Gulf Wind Motel in Houston, TX. The Gulf Wind advertises all the common amenities, including jacuzzi, movies, even TNT and HBO.

 

Alamo Plaza Hotel Courts
Dallas, TX
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The Alamo Plaza Hotel Court in Dallas features a nicely lit marquee in front of the property. At least the sign is nicely lit during good weather. Not more than 15 minutes after this photo was taken, half the letters were getting zapped out due to a sudden turn in the weather. 03-06

 

Cole Manor Motel
Dallas, TX
Photo courtesy Chris Richey

The Cole Manor Motel in Dallas is another neon motel sign that tries to attract the attention of motorists and potential lodgers by lighting up its sign.

 

Austin Motel
Austin, TX
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The Austin Motel is known for both its amazing neon sign as well as its shape. Not quite sure what the lettering stating "So close yet so far out" means though. 05-04

UPDATE 10/06 : The Austin Motel is still open, alive and kicking along S Congress Ave in Austin. According to its sign, the motel has been around since 1938. 10-06

Austin Motel
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Classic Inn
Austin, TX
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Check out the neon at the Classic Inn in Austin, TX. This motel is located right next door to Hills Cafe. 10-06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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