The Kingsville Motel

This is a favorite spot for reflection while traveling east along Interstate 90. The park & sleep establishment is across Route 193 from a TA Travelcenter truck stop. During pauses for diner food, roadgoing attire, and collectible goodies, I've often looked across the way and pondered this local landmark. More stoic than the Dav-Ed Motel, it exudes the charm of a beckoning highway rest stop. I often imagine the comfort that has been discovered there. Quiet moments out of the confining space in a commercial rig - perfect after enduring a run from Bakersfield to Cleveland. Or a post-bar conversation with other drivers. Perhaps even a tender night of unexpected bliss, shared on a whim?

The neon sign is impressive at night. Meanwhile, the actual building has an upturned, 60's-style awning over its front entrance. There is hope in the sweeping architecture. "Come," it says. "And I will give you sanctuary at a bargain rate... $29.95 per night with free coffee and toast in the morning." Or at least... a warm place to discover solitude, a shower, and a few hours of shut-eye.