You'll Feel Like It's 1950 Again When You Stay At Atomic Motel In Oregon
By Catherine Armstrong|Published October 09, 2019
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
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Retro is all the rage these days, and for good reason. The 1950s were an amazing time for design and technology, and after World War II was over, Americans were eager to start families, buy homes, and decorate them with items that reflected the new age of progress.
You can step right back into the 1950s in Astoria when you stay overnight at the Atomic Motel. This retro-style spot is full of charm, and it’s located in one of Oregon’s most beautiful coastal cities. Check it out:
Welcome to Atomic Motel! This fun little motel was built in 1962 as a Lamplighter, and it was completely renovated in 2016 to create a fun, atomic-age vintage experience for its guests.
You'll feel like you've stepped into a time machine when you walk into the lobby. Check out the life-sized cutouts of Rat Pack members, along with plenty of cool, vintage furniture.
The motel still has all of its original retro charm, set against the natural beauty of Astoria. This view, with the forested hill in the background, would have been exactly what the original Lamplighter guests would have enjoyed. Bring your pets along for the retro experience too - the motel has pet-friendly rooms available.
Atomic Motel is every vintage design-lover's dream, and the managers are warm, friendly people who will make sure your stay is wonderful. Check it out soon!