By 1946, the signs had become so ubiquitous that singer Merle Travis recorded a song called "No Vacancy," which reached No. 3 on the country charts.

The “(No) Vacancy” sign, a beacon of hospitality and/or disappointment, has greeted road-weary American travelers for generations.

The sign, which looks like it was drawn with magic markers, reads “No Vacancy.” It’s not clear how long this sign has been there. 9NEWS viewer Matthew Lee said he spotted it on Aug. 10: ...

The sign along southbound I-25 entering Colorado looks a little different right now. If you look in the bottom-middle of the picture, you may notice a new message. It says “NO VACANCY.” ...

You’ve been driving for a good chunk of the day, you’re pulling into an unfamiliar town, and you need a place to stay for the night. Happily, there’s a comforting ...