Historic Route 66 - Route 66 Motel - Barstow, California, USA.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
N 34° 53.930 W 117° 01.765
11S E 497312 N 3861824
Route 66 Motel- Opened in 1922, One of the 10 great places to stop overnight along Route 66 - Its claim to fame: A step back in History with antique cars to photograph and 'round beds' for a quiet night sleep. Located in Barstow, California.
Waymark Code: WMN37F
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/17/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
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Route 66 Motel - Listed by USA TODAY as one of the 10 great places to stay along Route 66" - Other claims to fame is the Neon Route 66 sign, and the Longest Route 66 Mural along Historic Route 66, but many others make that claim. Perhaps its the longest in California?

From the Hotel web site:
"World-Famous Route 66 Classic Motel in the heart of Barstow, California. San Bernardino County's Route 66 motel offers a glimpse into the past.

The Route 66 Motel invites you to enjoy the sights and sounds of Route 66. Since as far back as the 1922, the Route 66 Motel provides our guests with an exceptional nights sleep surrounded by items from a time of the past. The Route 66 Motel is happy to offer an approachable price point from which to enjoy all the Mother Road has to offer.

This undiscovered World-Famous Route 66 Classic sits in the heart of Barstow. The only renovated motel to have antique cars to photograph and 'round beds' for a quiet night sleep. Offering great room rates and clean, comfortable rooms. " 10 great places to stop along the way (Route 66)" - USA TODAY " Text Source: (visit link)

Address of Icon:
195 West Main St. Barstow, California 92311
Program: America's Byways

Website: [Web Link]

Official Name: Historic route 66.

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