Wigwam Motel
Holbrook, AZ
Fifteen concrete teepee-shaped rooms from 1950, with vintage cars parked out front.
The Wigwam Motel in Holbrook (Arizona) is a Route 66 motel of concrete and steel that Chester E. Lewis opened in 1950. Its 15 guest units are modeled on tipis, each about 32 ft (10 m) tall with a base 14 ft (4.3 m) across, and stand on three sides of a square; the office forms the fourth side. The units are numbered 1 to 16, skipping 13. Restored vintage cars are parked in front of the rooms.
After Interstate 40 was built, Lewis closed the motel in 1974; his children renovated it after his death and reopened it in 1988. It has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2002 as “Wigwam Village #6,” and the Lewis family still runs it. According to Atlas Obscura it sits between the highway and the railroad tracks, so expect traffic and train noise. Even if you do not stay overnight, a quick photo stop is worth it.
- Nearest town
- Holbrook, AZ
- Category
- Unique stays
- GPS
- 34.9058, -110.1600
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Wigwam Motel?
Wigwam Motel is in Holbrook, AZ, at GPS 34.9058, -110.1600. It is about 32 mi from Winslow.
Can you camp near Wigwam Motel?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is OK RV Park - Holbrook, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Wigwam Motel?
Wigwam Motel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Route 66, part two: Oklahoma City to the Pacific.
What is there to see near Wigwam Motel?
Places worth a stop nearby: Petrified Forest National Park (20 mi), Standin' on the Corner Park (31 mi), Meteor Crater (50 mi) and Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site (66 mi).
When is the best time to visit Wigwam Motel?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)