Motor courts, also known as motor lodges or motor inns, were popular in the early 20th century as motorists began to take long road trips across the United States. These accommodations typically provided individual cabins or rooms with parking spaces adjacent to them, making them convenient for travelers with cars. Today, motor courts are often associated with nostalgia for the golden age of American road trips. Other synonyms for this type of lodging include auto courts, tourist courts, and cabin courts. While the popularity of motor courts has declined in recent decades, some still exist and are considered historic landmarks or tourist attractions in their own right.