GOOD NIGHTS START HERE
Life at the Motor Court
More than just a place to stay, the Lincoln Motor Court is a place to slow down and enjoy the simple things.
Our historic horseshoe layout creates a shared courtyard where guests can gather, unwind, and feel connected—while still having their own private space to retreat to.
It’s the kind of setting that invites you to step outside, take a breath, and stay a little longer.
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Firepits & Evenings
As the sun sets, the grounds come to life in a different way.
Pull up a chair around the firepit, enjoy the glow of the flames, and settle into an evening that feels easy and unhurried.
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​Grilling & Outdoor Dining
Bring your favorite foods and fire up the grill. Whether it’s a casual dinner or a laid-back cookout, the motor court is meant to be enjoyed outdoors.
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Sunsets Worth Sticking Around For
Out here, sunsets aren’t rushed. The sky opens up over the surrounding landscape, giving you a front-row seat to one of the best parts of the day.
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A Space to Gather
From morning coffee to late-night conversations, the courtyard offers plenty of room to relax, connect, and enjoy the moment—whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends.
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The Little Things
It’s not just the big moments—it’s everything in between:
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The quiet of the morning before the day begins
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The sound of gravel under your feet
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Fireflies flickering in the summer air
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A slower pace that’s hard to come by
AROUND & ABOUT
Whether you're on a cycling tour, driving a vintage auto on a Lincoln Highway adventure, or enjoying a fun-filled family vacation, you won't run out of things to do with the Lincoln Motor Court as your home base.
* Covered bridges * Bison farm * Pied Piper gift shop * 1806 church * Historic Bedford
* The Coffee Pot * Bedford Village * Fort Bedford * Dunkles Gulf vintage service station
* Shawnee State Park with kayaking, canoes, paddle boats, trails, fishing, swiming, picnicking & more
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SHAWNEE STATE PARK
Shawnee State Park is 3,983 acres of Pennsylvania’s scenic Ridge and Valley Province. Ten miles west of the historic town of Bedford along US 30, Shawnee has modern recreational facilities that blend into the natural environment. A focal point of the park is the 451-acre Shawnee Lake.
Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, hiking and cycling, hunting, sledding, ice fishing, skating and more!
Find out more about the park's schedule and facilities at their website. Click here.
THE COFFEE POT
The iconic Coffee Pot is as much a Lincoln Highway landmark as the Lincoln Motor Court! Built in 1927 as a lunch stand, the building is one of only five coffee pot-shaped buildings left in the United States. It was saved due to the efforts of the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor. Roadside America rates it as "Worth a Detour."
Find out more about the building's history by clicking here.
DOWNTOWN BEDFORD
Head to Bedford for shopping, art, dining and more. It's a 250 year old town that is thriving in the 21st century.
LINCOLN HIGHWAY HERITAGE CORRIDOR
"The Lincoln Highway, our nation's first coast-to-coast highway, marked the birth of popular American tourism – vacationing by automobile." The Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor website is chockablock with fascinating tales about the history of the Lincoln Highway, the golden age of automobile travel, the rise of roadside kitsch and more! Consult their recommended travel itinerary to find original Lincoln Highway history in and around Bedford. (And, remember that if you stay at the Lincoln Motor Court, you're a part of that history!)
Click here for the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor website.
