Shutters on the Beach Santa Monica (Los Angeles), California The end point for the epic Route 66 means more iconic insignia; cue the ‘Route 66 – End of the Trail’ sign that sits on the famous Santa Monica Pier. Within sight of the pier (with its iconic ferris wheel) sits one of the country’s most famous beachfront hotels, Shutters on the Beach. After two weeks on road this is the perfect end of the trail retreat. offers leisurely seaside living within easy reach of Los Angeles. Hit the beach during the day, then follow the lights into town as the sun sets behind you. over the Pacific - what a great ending to the roadtrip of a lifetime! 71 el rancho Hotel Gallup, New Mexico El Rancho opened its doors in 1937 as a base for movie productions and temporarily homed a long list of famous movie stars throughout the decades. It’s now an iconic location and popular pad for people to spend a night or two during their travels along the mother road. wigwam motel Holbrook, Arizona The Wigwam Motels, also known as the "Wigwam Villages," were built between the 1930s and 1950s. Only three of six remain and are all listed on the historical register. Constructed in concrete, the Holbrook motel consists 15 individual tipis (conical tents). Current rooms contain the original restored hickory furniture, two double beds, satellite TV and a window-mounted air conditioner. In keeping with the authenticity of the restoration, there are no telephones or ice machine. Vintage restored automobiles from the 1960s and earlier are located throughout the parking area. The Venetian Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada The Venetian is one of the best known ‘theme’ casino hotels of Las Vegas.The single most impressive feature of the hotel and the hotel probably couldn’t be called the Venetian without them are the canals. The amount of detail that went into the canals build both inside and outside the building is simply staggering. A trip down the waterways on a classic black gondola is a must when staying at the Venetian.
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