Follow the glow of the East’s classic motel signs, where colorful lettering and bright arrows welcomed travelers after dark. Sometimes a modest roadside stop had quite a show waiting above the entrance.
Take a trip to the Jersey Shore for Wildwood’s colorful motel signs, playful themes, and distinctive mid-century buildings. These seaside stops recall summer vacations, a dip in the pool, and a room just a short walk from the beach.
Explore the East’s old motor courts, highway lodges, and neighborhood motels. From unusual marquees to familiar rows of rooms, these places made an overnight stop part of the roadside scenery.