History Meets Modern at El Rey Court
LESS THAN A MILE from The Mystic lies El Rey Court, a landmark white adobe building with softly contoured walls. The place has been a mainstay since it opened in 1936 as a 12-room motor inn on the…
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Tag: Route 66
A Historic Gem on Route 66
THE BRIGHT NEON LIGHTS. The friendly, personable service. The individually unique rooms with authentic 1940s and 1950s decor. The Blue Swallow Motel, which was listed in the National Register of…
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Rediscover the Magic of Route 66
WAKING UP IN THE MYSTIC’S 1950S-THEMED ROOM IS A TRIP. The bedside radio clock, kitschy cowboy tabletop lamp, and other throwback decor could make a drowsy guest at the Santa Fe roadside motel believe…
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Editor's Letter: Road Signs
ROUTE 66 TRAVELERS have rarely had it so good. Oh, sure, maybe during the heyday of the Mother Road, but these days, breakfast at The Mystic, on the original Route 66 in Santa Fe, is pretty tough to…
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Experience the Mystical Vibes
WHEN AMANDA TUCKER WAS 16, she and her mother visited Santa Fe and stayed at the Western-themed Silver Saddle Motel. Located on Cerrillos Road and part of the original Route 66 before the highway’s…
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Route 66 Motels Lost to History
THEIR NEON SIGNS BLAZED a trail for weary Route 66 travelers for decades, promising a clean room in an auto court with modern amenities like air-conditioning and hot and cold running water. While many…
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Check Out These Hot Wheels
Editor's note: Russell's Travel Center was purchased by TravelCenters of America in October after acquiring its Springer location earlier in the year. It plans to maintain the car museum and other…
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Why We Love NM: Our Signs Get Your Motor Running
A LBUQUERQUE CAR DEALER CARLOS GARCIA grew up a block away from Route 66 after his mother moved to town in 1955 to attend the University of New Mexico. She instilled a love of Route 66 and classic neon…
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Chico's Serves Up Super Sabor
CARLOS CHICO ISN’T SHY ABOUT THE SECRET TO SUCCESS at Chico’s Tortas y Piñas Lokas, the nearly five-year-old Santa Rosa restaurant he owns with his wife, Juany. While sitting in a booth together…
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Eat Around the World at El Vado Motel
EL VADO MOTEL’S SUNNY COURTYARD is hopping on this Sunday afternoon. A happy crowd of motel guests, local families, friends, and couples toting leashed dogs hang out beneath umbrella-shaded tables…
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