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I wrote this article in 2009, but David's and my trip through northern Arizona made me realize it's still just as relevant today. Especially along the Mother Road, Route 66, unique and inexpensive motels abound, but these lodgings are also waiting to welcome you along America's other byways.
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| The Desert Sun looks inviting. |
If you're looking for something special at a price that's usually half that of chain motels, be sure to look for these mom and pop places. Here's the 2009 article.
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About five years ago, I traveled across country staying at some of
the cheapest and most interesting motels in the United States. These are
the small-town, forgotten motels with names like the Dew Drop Inn or
the Wigwam; the ones that were on a major highway before the Interstate
system bypassed them. Here you will find unique floor plans and,
sometimes, astonishing color schemes. I'll never forget the place in
Kansas with a grass-green bedroom and a Pepto Bismol-pink tiled
bathroom! But, regardless of the décor, one consistent feature of all
these motels is price. They are 50 to 75% cheaper than their
counterparts on the Interstate.
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Or how about spending a night at Earl's?
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