HIT THE ROAD WACK

Quirkiest motels in US for unique stay

- WITH RACHEL BERESFORD & ROHAN SMYTH

THIS year marks 100 years since the first motel opened in California - now a staple of any American road trip.

Here, we've rounded up some of the most unique motels across the States that make for an unforgettable roadside stop...

The Clown Motel, Tonopah, Nevada

Not one for those who suffer from coulrophobia, The Clown Motel will have even the bravest of travellers looking over their shoulder.

The motel houses a collection of more than 2,000 clown figurines donated from all corners of the globe. It was opened in 1985 by Leona and Leroy David in memory of their father, Clarence David - a clown lover who left a collection of 150 clowns in his home.

Daring guests will come face to face with thousands of clowns adorning the shelves of the motel lobby at check-in, and all 31 rooms feature two to three custom clown art pieces.

See travelnevada.com

Mellow Moon Lodge, San Luis Valley, Colorado

Originally known as El Rancho Motor Lodge in the 1940s, Mellow Moon Lodge has history.