Blue Bonnet Court

The Blue Bonnet Court, originally known as the Bluebonnet Tourist Camp, is a historic motor court-style motel located in north-central Austin, Texas. Established in 1929, it was strategically positioned along Guadalupe Street, the main route connecting Austin to Dallas, and near the Austin State Hospital. The motel features a distinctive stone wall and was home to Austin's first neon sign, which still hangs today. Currently, the rooms are rented as efficiency apartments. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, making it a notable stop for tourists and researchers interested in Austin's history.