The Motel Inn in San Luis Obispo is said to have been the world’s first motel. It opened in 1925 and closed in 1991. The building is now the administrative office for the Apple Farm Inn next door.

Route 66 might be best known for its classic Americana, vintage motels, and endless roadside attractions—but these photos tell a deeper story. Photographer Anthony Presley captures the quieter ...

There were no vacancies beneath the old neon Farm House Motel sign last Saturday — no guest rooms at all, in fact. But the 1950s Riverside property, now known as the Farm House Collective, was ...

Last Updated on August 4, 2025 by Colby Droscher There was something undeniably special about hitting the open road in the ...

Also, don’t confuse the vintage look with the motels and their furnishings being antiques. “Don’t misunderstand, just because it’s Doo Wop doesn’t mean it has to be old,” MacElrevey said.

LUDINGTON, MI – A vintage motel in a Northern Michigan beach town is celebrating 70 years of unique experiences. Nader’s Motel & Suites, 612 N. Lakeshore Drive in Ludington, is known for its ...