Wigwam Motel #7

2728 W. Foothill Blvd., Rialto, California

This motel on old Route 66 is one of the seven original Wigwam Motels.


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The sign attracts travelers to the Wigwam Motel with the catchy question "Have You Slept in a Wigwam Lately?"


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The tepees' distinctive silhouettes also catch the traveler's eye.


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The motel grounds are attractively landscaped.


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Each tepee has been neatly restored.


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Your room is ready.


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The interior is more spacious than you would expect.


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Modern furnishings await the visitor. Note the angled walls


Last visited: March 2011.

Standard disclaimer: Sites are described for entertainment purposes only, as they were at the time of my last visit. I can not vouch for the current condition of the site or its accessibility.

Revised: December 27, 2011
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