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Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari, NM

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Blue Swallow Motel

815 E Route 66 Blvd · Tucumcari, NM

Why you should go…

The Blue Swallow is a family-owned Route 66 motel that has been taking in travelers since 1939. Its restored rooms sit in an L-shaped court with pink stucco walls, and each has its own attached garage. After dark the neon sign, which still advertises TV and 100% Refrigerated Air, lights up the courtyard. The motel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and one suite is named for Lillian Redman, who ran the place for four decades.

  • #route 66
  • #historic motel
  • #neon sign
  • #roadside americana

Good to know

General stay guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Rates swing with the calendar

    Midweek nights and shoulder-season dates are usually the kindest on price.

  • Read what is included

    Parking, resort fees, and breakfast are the three extras that most often land on the final bill.

  • Ask at booking, not at the desk

    Early check-in, late checkout, and room preferences go further when you request them in advance.

  • On a short trip, location wins

    What you can reach on foot from the door matters more than the amenities list.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Blue Swallow Motel, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Tucumcari Historical Museum

    Under $25

    A three floor museum of regional history and artifacts in a 1903 former schoolhouse in Tucumcari.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    Mesalands Dinosaur Museum

    Under $25

    A dinosaur and fossil museum in Tucumcari, New Mexico run by Mesalands Community College.

    0.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Blue Hole

    Under $25

    Swim, snorkel or scuba dive in a clear, bell-shaped artesian sinkhole just off historic Route 66.

    56 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor