Hillsborough, NC. its the town and just about 10 miles from my home. Great to see you down this way. There's plenty of abandoned textile mills in the area if you want to check them out...
Before the Interstates were built through Florida many of the old motels & motor inns are still in business one right after the other when you drive the state highways through tourist towns, pretty cool.
Loving the attention to detail you always add in , Dan - for example - the little wooden signs and the rules . Your keen eye always makes the vids extra enjoyable .
I remember when this place used to be operating still. I was a very young kid but my parents frequently passed by this place. I can't remember when it shut down but the memories are from 03 and 04.
Great video! It is always cool when someone explores places near you. I have passed by this place many times cutting through to the highway nearby. It is in a very nice, historic town. As always, be safe and thanks for sharing!
This not only looks like motels I remember from when I was a kid, in the '40s, it sort of resembles vacation lodges in the northwoods. Looks nice, pleasant surroundings (aside from the traffic noises). Another video I've revisited from time to time; good one, guys.
Hi Dan, I was wondering if you ever do any Geocaching while on your adventures...I dont know why I never thought of coupling Geocaching and UrbEx till now...but seeing how many places you've been to, your bound to have come across a few caches! That would be cool.
Originally it was the Ja-Max Motel, named for the owner and his wife. Late 40s early 50s. About a quarter mile west the same owner built Holiday Park, with pool, bowling alley, roller rink, buggy rides and picknic areas. Also owned the Daniel Boone complex on the other side of town. A wonderful man who built a lot of homes in the area as well. The last I remember the motel being open is just a few years ago, by some folks from India I believe.
I was just remembering thing an old friend and I used to do when we were in 7th or 8th grade. We both lived in Santa Monica Ca. There were houses that were being condemned to make room for more apartments but especially condos. So she and I would go in the houses to look around. The other thing we would do is ride very old elevators and get creeped out.
You should've stopped in Downtown Hillsborough since you were there. It's a really old colonial town. There's a Masonic lodge from 1823 and the Colonial Inn is an old Abandoned Hotel and restaurant that was built in the early 1800's as well. Anyway, if you ever get a chance to get back this way you could get a lot of great footage.
If you ever get a chance Rebecca I've done some videos on Hillsborough and its History. Yeah I told Dan he should've stayed longer and got some good footage of the downtown area. It's so old and colonial like a small New Orleans lol.
+Dan Bell, WOW, When I started watching this video I had to look twice for one reason, I am currently living in a motel that looks almost like this! Question to you, Should I film my vintage motel that is somehow still open for business? I think one of my mattresses is as old as this motel! Now i'm wanting to show you this one that is just as old as the one on your video. Let me know please and thank you for all of your videos. They are interesting to watch.
So sad they painted the arts & crafts stonework white like that. Probably to expensive to run now that people want all sorts of amenities and aren't easy on/off major highways. Mackinaw City/St. Ignace, MI has many like this.
I'm sorry if I came across as rude when I posted about the fruit punch. It was supposed to be grape flavored and I was angry at the time...Anyway, GREAT VIDEO!!! I clicked on the LIKE button as usual. Gotta go feed the squirrels so they don't bite anyone.
+dudegiga Sheesh.. Let the guy give us variety. Matter of fact, you go put yourself in dangerous situations and we'll see how many "more nightmare videos" you want.
Did y’all have permission to record in this property. I know that this property was sold in 2022 but before then the owner had a sign of no trespassing sign.
www.landandfarm.com/property/Hillsborough_Motor_Lodge_PRICE_REDUCTION_-2524018/ Looks like the owners lived in the big white house.The land isn't cheap.
Hillsborough, NC. its the town and just about 10 miles from my home. Great to see you down this way. There's plenty of abandoned textile mills in the area if you want to check them out...
I've passed this place before, glad someone explored it
I am enjoying this new channel, great work as usual!
Sad to see an old place in this condition. Thanks for the upload, Dan!
I love the stone work on that building. One doesn't see that often anymore.
Much love for these videos as usual. Well done Dan again for this xxx
I like it when we get to catch a reflection of you in a video, I don't know why but it's fun. Looking good Dan! Enjoying all these new videos.
I live in this little town! It is called Hillsborough, NC. A very historic town, very important during the civil war.
Oscar Llanos hes also on the wrong side thats fairview which is the hood
And really important during the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis was in town for a while.
Before the Interstates were built through Florida many of the old motels & motor inns are still in business one right after the other when you drive the state highways through tourist towns, pretty cool.
Loving the attention to detail you always add in , Dan - for example - the little wooden signs and the rules . Your keen eye always makes the vids extra enjoyable .
+Hackney Bird thanks!
While you're down in NC, you should stop at the Stonewall Jackson Reform School! That place is amazing! Keep up the good work !
As always amazing work. keep it up Dan! thanks
Dan Bell. I love your videos. I like how you are respectively doing your filming. Great steady hand. Keep the videos coming.
What a beatiful place. I especially liked the masonry.
I remember when this place used to be operating still. I was a very young kid but my parents frequently passed by this place. I can't remember when it shut down but the memories are from 03 and 04.
It was put up for sale a few months ago. For $560K you can buy this old motel plus an adjacent duplex. Too bad it's on the wrong side of town...
I cannot get enough of these vids... keep em COMIN!
Great video! It is always cool when someone explores places near you. I have passed by this place many times cutting through to the highway nearby. It is in a very nice, historic town. As always, be safe and thanks for sharing!
This not only looks like motels I remember from when I was a kid, in the '40s, it sort of resembles vacation lodges in the northwoods. Looks nice, pleasant surroundings (aside from the traffic noises). Another video I've revisited from time to time; good one, guys.
I pass by the Motor Lodge all the time and I never knew what it was till you made a video about it.
Hi Dan, I was wondering if you ever do any Geocaching while on your adventures...I dont know why I never thought of coupling Geocaching and UrbEx till now...but seeing how many places you've been to, your bound to have come across a few caches! That would be cool.
Waiting for the big This Is Dan Bell video. Love all the Film It that keeps me busy till then though.
Originally it was the Ja-Max Motel, named for the owner and his wife. Late 40s early 50s. About a quarter mile west the same owner built Holiday Park, with pool, bowling alley, roller rink, buggy rides and picknic areas. Also owned the Daniel Boone complex on the other side of town. A wonderful man who built a lot of homes in the area as well. The last I remember the motel being open is just a few years ago, by some folks from India I believe.
Short but sweet film Dan
Nice video cool little motel and yes the audio is really good 👍👌👏 thanks for the upload safe travels my friend
Love this! The office was a cute little time capsule. Smiles
Really Cool Dan, Thanks.
Loving these mini videos!!!!!!!
You call it a "vintage motel". I call it a dump.
another great find...
Love your videos man.
Me n my gf went there in the early 90s!!!!we were kids!!!barely enough room for the bed!!
That mic for your iPhone is badass. So cool.
I'm enjoying them! ! Good job 👍
I loveee your channel I can be watching your videos like for all week day and night I never get bored! 👍🏼
Nice......I lived in that area early 90's
I was just remembering thing an old friend and I used to do when we were in 7th or 8th grade. We both lived in Santa Monica Ca. There were houses that were being condemned to make room for more apartments but especially condos. So she and I would go in the houses to look around. The other thing we would do is ride very old elevators and get creeped out.
It is now for sale! Just saw the sign in front.
I was so hoping that you'd walk around to the back.
You should've stopped in Downtown Hillsborough since you were there. It's a really old colonial town. There's a Masonic lodge from 1823 and the Colonial Inn is an old Abandoned Hotel and restaurant that was built in the early 1800's as well. Anyway, if you ever get a chance to get back this way you could get a lot of great footage.
Mattresses stacked to the ceiling = literal bedroom
Hi Dan managed to navigate here lol sometimes the blonde dye goes straight through 😉 so glad I found this!! Now I can do a marathon!!!
looks like it could have been re used as a private home for extended family members. like several elderly siblings and or disabled folks
Honor to see my Hillsborough!
If you ever get a chance Rebecca I've done some videos on Hillsborough and its History. Yeah I told Dan he should've stayed longer and got some good footage of the downtown area. It's so old and colonial like a small New Orleans lol.
I live a mile from it people lived there for years
Great Video!
Is that a mini zepplin attached to your phone? Sounds better. Hillsborough is very close to where I went to film school.
Your mic looks like one of the "Critters" from that movie series.
+BuccaneerBruce It's an audio tribble!
You can buy the place for a mere $749,000 after the price reduction - www.landandfarm.com/property/Hillsborough_Motor_Lodge_PRICE_REDUCTION_-2524018/
wow
Interesting. Wish i could buy it. Can only imagine how much it would cost to completely renovate it?
Has anyone ever checked out Will Krupinsky's videos? He is the young man that is traveling with Dan. His videos are great too.
+renita1387 Yes, will has some great stuff on his channel.
We'll get this lodge restored and reopened to its former glory.
That's a 6S Plus? I have one and the camera is beyond good, and the 4K video is so cool.
+Dan Bell, WOW, When I started watching this video I had to look twice for one reason, I am currently living in a motel that looks almost like this! Question to you, Should I film my vintage motel that is somehow still open for business? I think one of my mattresses is as old as this motel! Now i'm wanting to show you this one that is just as old as the one on your video. Let me know please and thank you for all of your videos. They are interesting to watch.
Was that a gun on the mattress? In the room with the broken window.
Please check out Holy Land in Waterbury, CT. You'll love it!
Nice location!
So sad they painted the arts & crafts stonework white like that. Probably to expensive to run now that people want all sorts of amenities and aren't easy on/off major highways. Mackinaw City/St. Ignace, MI has many like this.
Cool place
Beautiful old glass at 1:56.
where can i get one of those external phone mic thingys ?
I'm sorry if I came across as rude when I posted about the fruit punch.
It was supposed to be grape flavored and I was angry at the time...Anyway, GREAT VIDEO!!! I clicked on the LIKE button as usual. Gotta go feed the squirrels so they don't bite anyone.
my grand father lived right behind that place like almost the same yard a white house
dose no vacancy mean its vacant?
so many great channels dan richness
Nice video, but I want more 3am place of nightmares kind of videos.
+dudegiga Sheesh.. Let the guy give us variety. Matter of fact, you go put yourself in dangerous situations and we'll see how many "more nightmare videos" you want.
I'd love to visit this, where is it?
How would I go about buying this place???
If your ever in the Bay Area let me know! I got some great spots you can film that are abandoned
hey dan bell if you find your self in oklahoma you should check out the labadie mansion
Bruhh do one of the ice rink across the road
Next time your in NC you need to go to the devils tramping ground or Hannah's creek swamp at night.
I live just a couple of towns away from there.
God bless you Amy :) have a nice day
We just went there today
interesting none the less! 👍
I've been in this area but not on that road.
Ur mic cover looks like a 'tribble' (star trek ep)
oh my god! Not MOTEL SUPPLIES!? In an abandoned MOTEL?! How creepy! ;P
Miranda Lestrange and its in the hood I live here not even 2 minute walking distance lol
i love the film it channel ☺
Nice Dan xx
Hillsborough, Orange County.
WHHAAT? Im only 30 minutes away from that town... been cool if I would have bumped into you guys :(
Furry microphone FTW!! (Fuck The Wind)
yay Will!
This doesn't at all look like Hillsborough.
lol the iphone looks like it has one of those fury butt plugs in it.
Did y’all have permission to record in this property. I know that this property was sold in 2022 but before then the owner had a sign of no trespassing sign.
www.landandfarm.com/property/Hillsborough_Motor_Lodge_PRICE_REDUCTION_-2524018/ Looks like the owners lived in the big white house.The land isn't cheap.
My brother lives about three to four miles from their. lol
Hillsborough n c the city highway 70
Hi
+Hidden Lady hello
go to Chernobyl Dan
Dan, your friend is cute lol :)
Has anyone else notices how fat Will is getting? He is so cute with all that extra weight!!!!
As URBEX I would award you 1.5 out of 10 - at best.
No animals or pets... lol.
Peek a loo.
Is it just me or has Will put on some weight? I'm not trying to be rude or anything tho.
Just because you say "not trying to be rude"... Doesn't make it any less rude. Lol.
youre rude as hell.
Sorry, but I'm honest as hell.