El Don Motel
Albuquerque, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
It's always great to see character signs lit up in neon. The El Don Motel is found in Albuquerque, NM and is one of the neon marquees that was recently restored along Route 66. 06-06
El Don Motel
Albuquerque, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
UPDATE 10/08 : The El Don Motel marquee still shines brightly along busy Central Avenue in Albuquerque. The arrow still swoops. 10-08
Sun 'n Sand Motel
Santa Rosa, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The Sun 'n Sand Motel features a neon marquee that was restored as part of the Route 66 preservation funding. 06-06
Hacienda Motel
Albuquerque, NM Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Hacienda Motel and its neon sign glowed as dusk settled along Central Avenue in Albuquerque, NM. 10-08
Cottonwood Court
Santa Fe, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
Check out this neon sign for the Cottonwood Court, off Route 66
in Santa Fe.
UPDATE 11/07 : Here's another shot of the neon marquee at the Cottonwood Court in Santa Fe. 11-07
Apache Motel
Tucumcari, NM
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Apache Motel in the Route 66 town of Tucumcari, NM features full working neon. 01-07
Apache Motel lettering close-up
Tucumcari, NM Photo courtesy Matthew Hands
Lariat Lodge
Gallup, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
The Route 66 favorite Gallup is home to the Lariat Lodge as well as other neon lit motel marquees. 06-06
Royal Palacio Motel (Closed)
Tucumcari, NM Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn
How about the neon for the Royal Palacio Motel, located in Tucumcari, NM. 06-06
UPDATE 07/10 : The site of the Royal Palacio Motel is now home to the Route 66 Motel. 07-10
Hacienda Motel
