No joke, it was Wednesday when I snapped this photo. The Motel Safari was built in 1959 and has maintained it's original neon sign. It...

I was really excited to see the neon sign at the Blue Swallow Motel. I've seen images of it in relation to Route 66 many times and I was...

While the sign is not vintage neon and the place has been restored and updated, I included this motel because of what's inside. We stayed...

The State Line Cafe & Gas Station and the Longhorn Motel built in 1953 and 1955 were built right on the state line betweeen Texas and New...

The Cowboy Motel has another great Texas style sign that sits right behind the Cattleman's Club sign. The motel was built in the 1950's...

The large cactus shaped sign used to stand in front of the motel where the smaller sign is now, with lots of cacti planted by it. The...

There are/were probably others, it seems to be a popular theme on Route 66. This neon sign is very unique and has a lot of character. The...

In 1960 the Pecks, former cotton farmers, built the 16 room motel. The motel closed in 1979, but the iconic neon sign remains. It seems...

The Ranger Motel has another great neon sign from the 1950's is. It caught my eye because I thought it had a sort of Jetsons Space Age...

This large iconic neon sign wearing a cowboy hat is in great condition and stands in front of the Wester Motel, a typical Route 66 era...

The "L" shaped Skyliner Motel opened in 1959 and is still hosting guests today. The motel's great neon sign points the way to your room....

There were several old neon motel signs along East 11th Street in Tulsa. I really like the look of this one. It is from 1953 and in front...

Another great vintage neon motel sign. This one was installed in 1960 in front of the motel which was built in 1953 and still in...

I'm not sure why the ruins of this old motel captured by attention so much. If you look closely, you can see the name, Avon Motel, on the...

Built in 1947, this Motel is still in operation. The working neon sign was designed by the original owner and erected in 1953. It is said...

Built in 1946, the Munger Moss Motel is still in operation today. The neon sign still works and there are several Route 66 themed rooms....

The Wagon Wheel Motel claims to be the oldest continuously operating Motel on Route 66 and I'm sure someone would have called them out on...

They look a little weathered, but these signs were restored in 2009. The motel is still in operation, but only as weekend rentals. It was...

I love this neon sign. The base is glass blocks and bricks. It stands in front of the now closed Gardenway Motel which closed in 2014...

I didn't get to see it, but I'm told this one still works too! The motel was established in 1961 and still running, located on Broad...