Tucked along historic Route 66 in Holbrook, Arizona, the Wigwam Motel—officially known as Wigwam Village #6—is one of America’s most iconic roadside treasures. Since 1950, this unique motel has welcomed travelers with its unforgettable lineup of fifteen freestanding concrete “wigwams,” which are technically tipis. Arranged in a horseshoe pattern around a central office, these white cone-shaped structures have become a beloved symbol of mid-century roadside Americana. It was the sixth of seven motels built in the same eye-catching style across the United States.
Guests can expect a true retro experience. Each wigwam is about 14 feet wide and nearly 30 feet tall, featuring either a queen bed or two doubles, private bathrooms, air conditioning, and cable TV. There’s no in-room Wi-Fi, phones, or ice machines, but the charm lies in the simplicity—and the nostalgia. The motel grounds are dotted with vintage cars parked between the wigwams, offering the perfect photo opportunities. At night, the iconic neon sign glows warmly, a beacon for travelers looking to spend a night inside history.
Inside the motel’s small office is a museum packed with Route 66 memorabilia, petrified wood samples, old radios, and Native American artifacts collected by the Lewis family over the decades. This attention to historical detail helped the motel earn a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. Pop culture fans may also recognize the Wigwam Motel as the inspiration behind Sally’s Cozy Cone Motel in Pixar’s Cars, further cementing its legacy as a roadside legend.
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