This presentation will discuss where automobile travelers stopped for the night, examining the progression of roadside lodging starting with the motor camping movement of the 1920s, taking a look at what equipment was carried and the development of roadside camps. The transition to quaint roadside cabin courts will follow, with that era being examined in terms of architectural styles as well as the amenities these enterprises offered. The subsequent transition from cabin courts to more modern motels will then be discussed, wrapping up with a look at some early motels and the post-war roadside business model of the motel chains.