Hey guys! I'm
Veronica Hill with
California Travel Tips and I'm really excited to show you a tour of the
Wigwam Motel in
San Bernardino/
Rialto on California
Route 66!
This Route 66 motel, a beloved relic in San Bernardino since 1949, is the last of three remaining
Wigwam motels in the country. (The other two are in
Kentucky and
Arizona).
Designed by
Frank Redford in the
Native American style, the Wigwam motels on Route 66 have long been a favorite pilgrimage for
Mother Road enthusiasts and are among the best Route 66 attractions. Each concrete teepee boasts updated amenities that include new
Serta beds, free WiFi, flat screen TVs and refrigerators.
Coffee is available in the lobby. While you're there, be sure to say hi to
Kumar Patel, the motel's owner and a passionate Route 66 expert and preservationist.
During your stay, you can take a dip in the kidney-shaped swimming pool, grill up a burger on the barbecue, or explore nearby attractions that include the site of the first McDonald's restaurant (now a Route 66 museum) or the
Auto Club Speedway. If you can, time your visit for the annual Route 66
Rendezvous, held here each September.
Fun Fact: The
Cozy Cone Motel in
Cars Land at
Disneyland California Adventure was inspired by the Wigwam Motel in San Bernardino / Rialto and
Holbrook, Arizona and the
Blue Swallow Motel in
Tucumcari, New Mexico. The "cozy" name comes from the
Cozy Dog Drive-In in
Springfield, Illinois.
WIGWAM MOTEL
2728 E Foothill Blvd,
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 875-3005
http://www.wigwammotel.com
The Rialto Wigwam Motel does not have a restaurant, so if you want to go out to eat, owner Kumar Patel recommends the following restaurants in San Bernardino:
1) Burger
Mania: 124 W. Foothill Blvd.,
Rialto, CA 92376; (909) 874-5171; http://www.BurgerManiaWorld.com/menu
.html
2)
Brothers Pizza: 142 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto, CA 92376; (909) 874-1987; http://www.brotherspizzarialto.com
3)
Mitla Cafe (One of the oldest
Mexican restaurants in
Southern California and birthplace of the
Taco Bell chain!) : 602 N.
Mt Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA; (909) 888-0460. No website.
Tip: *
Downtown* San Bernardino can be a bit rough, so use caution at night. The location of the motel is perfectly safe.
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- published: 16 Nov 2013
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