Like a lot of 1960's motels, this one had a cool googie style neon sign. You can see what is left on the three posts at the bottom and it...

This station originally opened as a Whiting Brothers gas station in 1950, and is the only service station still operating in Truxton. It...

Built in 1952, with this classic eye-catching neon sign, the motel operated until 2011. The sign was renovated in 2013, but obviously...

One of many historic gas station buildings in Truxton. I snapped this photo because I had never heard of "Bell" gas stations. The first...

This historic Shell station and grocery was built around 1930. The building has such a great vintage look which is said to be built to...

On the west side of the Grand Canyon Caverns complex is a 1960's Chevron service station. The building has the vintage chevron shaped...

In the parking lot of the Caverns Inn at the entrance to the Grand Canyon Caverns are the remains of Dinosaur City. This part of the...

Such a fun dining experience! This place sticks to the theme of it's name through and through. I loved the vultures and "You kill it, we...

If the name doesn't spark your curiosity enough, all of the retro art structures around and on the building should. Looking back at all...

This is an updated neon sign from the original, but that great retro look has survived. The hotel opened in 1952 and is still operating...

This restaurant opened in 1952 and is now closed. However, the new occupants of the building have left this fantastic neon sign and added...

In 1972, this business opened as a barber shop on one side and pool hall on the other. It was owned by Angel Delgadillo who was...

Slow down to take it all in. There is a lot going on here. The picture doesn't do the color justice. It is a bright sky blue color. There...

You definitely won't miss this place, especially at night. Lots of neon on the signage, facade and decor. Built with the intention of...

This was one of the oldest, still operating motels that we saw on our route 66 trip. The first adobe building was constructed in 1915....

If you've read other posts, you probably already know that these Jetson's space age looking "Googie" style neon signs are my favorites...

I wasn't even trying to get a photo of this old cafe from the 1920's when I snapped the one of the DeSoto Salon. Later, when I saw it in...

I love it when old buildings are repurposed with a nod to their original purpose! This was once a Texaco station in the 1950's and is...

Literally right next door to the Copper State Motel was this one. It sort of tells the sad tale of how busy Route 66 was in it's heyday...

This motel was built in the 1920's. It took 4 years to complete the construction of the 18 inch thick cobblestone walls of the motel...