Landmark

Motel Thunderbird

Gallup, New Mexico

Mile Marker 1452 mi from Chicago

Price $

Highway Historic Route 66

Once a vibrant stop for travelers along the Mother Road, the Motel Thunderbird now stands as a silent sentinel, its faded neon sign a beacon to a bygone era. Visitors can wander through the decaying rooms and imagine the stories of those who once sought refuge and respite within these walls. The air here whispers tales of adventure and nostalgia, offering a poignant glimpse into the ghost of road trips past.

Motel Thunderbird sits at mile 1452 of Route 66 in Gallup, New Mexico. Heading west, it's about 1 mi past Golden Desert Motel and 2 mi before Virgie’s Restaurant.

1907 W Historic Hwy 66, Gallup, NM 87301, USA, Gallup, New Mexico

(505) 722-4323

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