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Recent Examples of tourist court
Other than a rebranding from Goodnight Court to Classic Inn, little has changed over the past eight decades at the tourist court.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
No longer a tourist court, the building was reconfigured into a private home.
—Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
By the 1930s and ‘40’s, cottage courts (also known as tourist courts) emerged as a classier alternative to dingy cabin camps.
—Andrew Wood, Smithsonian, 30 June 2017
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
No longer a tourist court, the building was reconfigured into a private home.
—Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
By the 1930s and ‘40’s, cottage courts (also known as tourist courts) emerged as a classier alternative to dingy cabin camps.
—Andrew Wood, Smithsonian, 30 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tourist court
Noun
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Home to a youth hostel and folk museum, Glencoe is mostly a destination for outdoorspeople looking to kayak, mountain climb, go trekking, or pitch tents.—
Timothy Latterner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Feb. 2026
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The government has arranged accommodation in hotels and youth hostels for the next few weeks, but finding more permanent accommodation for them in a city notorious for its tight housing market will be a challenge.—
Shawna Kwan,
Fortune,
28 Nov. 2025
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Michigan Lake Shore Resort, Saugatuck Lake Shore's retro vibe is the real deal—Joseph and Anna Milauckas built the place as a motor inn in 1952.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The Fountain Inn first opened in 1959 as what at the time was a luxury motor inn, according to History Colorado.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Additional amenities include a spa, fitness center, kids’ club, and flexible event spaces, making the resort an ideal destination for a stylish and immersive island escape.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Cable car rides, riverside strolls, and wildlife sightings add to the experience, while hearty Alpine meals and spa treatments ensure you’re rested, relaxed, and refueled for the next adventure.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Suddenly, Floyd — an American Sign Language interpreter — sees through the window a young man meandering toward the motel’s pool, on the verge of falling in.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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While Paula is inside the motel and horrors begin unfolding, Geri and Rudy chat about their respective futures.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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The pair first made their mark by transforming a 1953 motor lodge along the Pacific Coast Highway, reopening it as the Surfrider Hotel in 2017.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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Does appreciating art in a 1950s-style motor lodge sound more your speed?—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Buffalo Bill’s, the largest of the three resorts, closed 24-7 operations in July 2025, after Whiskey Pete’s, the original casino, shuttered in December 2024.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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With perks like outdoor pools, private beach access, movies under the stars, and special programming for kids and teens, the top Florida beach resorts go above and beyond to ensure a perfect family vacation.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Tourist court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tourist%20court. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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