Safari Motel - Tucumcari
The Safari Motel was built in 1959 by Chester Macher. The hotel has a lot of retro design elements.
The Safari Motel was a Best Western Motel until 1962, when the BW sign was removed, and the famous camel was added.
The beautiful neon sign lights up in the evening.
| Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Motel Safari |
| Parking: | in front |
| Time required: | 20 minutes |
| Descripton: | The Motel Safari opened in 1959, designed and built by Chester Dohrer. |
| Next town: | Tucumcari, NM |
| Findable: | easy in town |
| Fee area: | not to Look and take pics |
| Giftshop: | yes |
| Food or drinks: | no |
| Kind of attraction: | Route 66 Landmark / Motel |
| Best time to vistit: | all year |
| Address: | 722 E Rte 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM 88401 |
| Directions: | Follow Route 66 through Tucumcari. |
| Opening Hours: | 24/7 |
| Last visited: | September 2014 |
