The Mint Bar
Sheridan, WY Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Check out the world famous Mint Bar in Sheridan, WY. This neon bucking bronco is well known and is a landmark sign in the area. To see more photos of this grand location, see Roadside Peek'sSpotlight on The Mint Bar.
Million Dollar Bar
Jackson Hole, WY Photo courtesy Don Gardner
Checking out the bucking bronco at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson Hole. This neon sign is a real attention grabber and has become one of the most recognizable signs in Wyoming.
The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar opened in 1937 and was the first establishment in Wyoming to receive a liquor license following the end of Prohibition. The famous bucking bronco sign was added a few years later and has been turning heads ever since.
One thing I remember from visiting Jackson Hole was walking past the bar with my Nikon D3s and spotting another photographer nearby with a Nikon D3x mounted on a tripod aimed right at the building. I never did get a chance to stop in for a meal or a drink, but the sign certainly made an impression.
UPDATE: The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar remains one of Jackson Hole's most popular landmarks. The bar is still known for its live music, saddle barstools, and western atmosphere. Best of all, the iconic bucking bronco sign continues to light up Town Square and remains one of the most photographed signs in the West. 06-26
Hollywood Bar & Cafe
Trinidad, CO
Photo courtesy Alex Schultz
Check out the Hollywood Bar and Cafe in Trinidad. The vintage sign still lights up the sky with its glowing martini glass and remains one of the more recognizable signs in town.
The Hollywood Bar & Cafe has been serving customers since 1900 and has long been a local landmark. Whether you're stopping in for a meal or just passing through town, the sign does a pretty good job of getting your attention.
UPDATE: The Hollywood Bar & Cafe remains in operation and continues to serve locals and travelers alike. While the interior has seen updates over the years, the classic sign and martini glass remain a familiar sight along the streets of Trinidad. 06-26
Casey's Bar (Remodeled)
Whitefish, MT Photo courtesy M.C. Morrissey
If you're in the Whitefish area, check out Casey's Bar. This place featured an honest-to-goodness neon shamrock on its marquee, making it one of the more recognizable signs in town.
The building dated back to 1905 and served generations of locals and visitors in downtown Whitefish. The glowing shamrock became a local landmark and helped make Casey's one of the town's most memorable watering holes.
UPDATE: The original Casey's building was demolished and replaced with a new structure that opened in 2012. Fortunately, the famous neon shamrock sign was saved and preserved. Because it could not be reinstalled outside, the historic sign now hangs inside the building, where it continues to be enjoyed by visitors. The property was later redeveloped and now operates as Herb & Omni. 06-26
Satire Lounge
Denver, CO Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Satire Lounge and its fully lit neon sign advertise mixed drinks to anyone passing by on East Colfax. Between the glowing cocktail glass and bright lettering, it's hard not to notice.
The lounge opened in 1950 and adopted the Satire name a decade later. It also holds a small place in music history, as a young Bob Dylan reportedly performed here in 1960. Over the years, the sign has become one of the more recognizable neon landmarks along Colfax Avenue.
UPDATE: The bar remains in operation today as Pete's Satire Lounge and continues to be operated by the Contos family. The iconic neon sign still lights up East Colfax, and patrons can even order food from neighboring Pete's Kitchen while enjoying a drink at the bar. 06-26
Navajo Hogan
CO Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's an interesting rooftop marquee for the Navajo Hogan in Colorado Springs. The large neon profile perched above the building gives the place a slightly eerie look, especially after dark.
The Navajo Hogan opened in 1935 and quickly became one of Colorado Springs' most recognizable roadside landmarks. The unusual building was designed to resemble a traditional hogan and is considered one of the area's best examples of roadside novelty architecture. In 1990, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
I still remember the first time I saw this place. I was amazed by the sign sitting high above the building. Back then, there were more roadside motels along this stretch of road, which made the area feel even more like a classic highway stop from another era.
UPDATE: After closing in 2021 and sitting vacant for several years, the Navajo Hogan reopened in 2026 following an extensive restoration. The historic building was preserved, and the iconic rooftop neon sign was restored as part of the project. Today, the landmark once again welcomes visitors and remains one of Colorado Springs' most distinctive roadside attractions. 06-26
Heavenly Daze
Denver, CO Photo courtesy Mike Lascuola
Check out this sign for Heavenly Daze, a short-lived micro-brewery in Denver. At first glance, the building looked fairly nondescript, but the front facade and big sign gave it a little more personality.
Heavenly Daze opened in 1998 and tried to catch the attention of drivers passing by on nearby I-25. The large neon sign certainly helped, even if the brewery itself did not stick around for very long.
UPDATE: Heavenly Daze closed in 1999 after only a brief run. The building later found new life as the home of Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, while the original Heavenly Daze brewpub sign and facade were removed. 06-26
Million Dollar Bar
Navajo Hogan
Heavenly Daze
