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Here are motels that make you feel like you're out in the country. The rural charm of America. The tranquility that seems to slip by anytime. The simpleness that disappears every time a new town gets cable TV. (Though it is nice!) Other than that, what separates this section from the Roadside Motels Midwest section? Let's find out.

Old Orchard Motel
Fremont, OH
Photo courtesy Mike Engle

Check out the Old Orchard Motel located out in Fremont, OH> The motel sign features a tree as well as an oversized star, making a pretty interesting marquee.

Presidential Inn Motel
Cicero, IL
Photo courtesy Kelly Coalier

Look for a hot tub for two or even a free rubber ducky? Then the Presidential Inn of Cicero, IL is the place for you. Do you live nearby? Don't worry... get a room here and you'll still receive a free rubber ducky.

Fontaine Motel
Detroit, MI
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

The Fontaine Motel of Detroit, Michigan features a huge marquee sitting out by the roadside edge. 04-01

Powhatan Motel
Pocahontas, IL
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

The Powhatan Motel in Pocahontas (sound familiar?), Illinois sports an arrowhead theme.

Ramada Inn
Effingham, IL
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

The Ramada Inn in Effingham, Illinois is a huge sign. Still in great shape, this Ramada Inn sign is one of the more unique ones of this lodging chain.

Country Squire Motel
Urbana, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

Urbana, IL is home to the Country Squire Motel. An interesting yet simple relic.

Missouri River Inn
Rocheport, MO
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

The marquee for the Missouri River Inn in Rocheport, MO comes complete with a carriage with wheels on top of the roof.

The Drake Motel
Springfield, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

This photo of the Drake Motel in Springfield, OH looks like something out of a 60's picture book. The tranquil setting harkens one back to the days when the air was clear and traffic was nil.

Mayflower Motel
WI
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

More treasures from Wisconsin... The Mayflower Motel is a neon sign centered around an image of the Mayflower ship. Quite pertinent for the Thanksgiving season!

2 Acres Motel
Greenville, IL
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

The 2 Acres Motel in Greenville, IL is ready for all types of extreme weather. Of course, until deregulation kicks in...

Indian Trail Motel
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

The Indian Trail Motel sign sports the classic roadside motel look. Simple, yet elegant in the way it captures the unsuspecting traveler's attention.

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