In 1947 Hillary and Mary Brightwell built the Rest Haven they lived on site and operated the motel until their retirement in 1979.
Back than it was called the Rest Haven Motor Court and originally consisted of four separate rocked cottages, containing two rooms each, with the Brightwell Philips 66 gas station out front.

Rest Haven Court

Later in the 50s, the gas station was closed. In the 60s a swimming pool was added and more rooms were added.
Today the Rest Have is still open and offers rooms from 40$.

The nice neon sign is illuminated every night and is a very good fotospot.

 

   Rating

 
Name of the Roadside Attraction: Rest Haven Court
Parking:in front
Time required:10 Minutes to look
Descripton:Old Route 66 motel, famous for the nice neon sign
Next town:Springfiled. MO
Findable:easy - next to the road (Rte 66)
Fee area:no - just look around
Giftshop: yes
Food or drinks: yes (Snacks)
Kind of attraction: Route 66 Landmark / Motel
Best time to vistit: all year
 

   How to find

Address: 2000 E Kearney St, Springfield, MO 65803, USA
Directions: In Springfiled take Route 66 trough town
Opening Hours: 24/7
Last visited: October 2017

 

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