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- Holly Springs, Mississippi - Graceland Too
My husband got out and knocked on the door of Graceland Too, to no avail. Not to be deterred after our long drive, I went and knocked. And knocked. And knocked. I heard a "Yeah...hold on" from the other side of the black iron door, and our adventure began.
Mr. McLeod opened the door and our senses were immediately overpowered by the smell of Elvis. Not the fried-banana-and peanut-butter-sandwich smell of Memphis, but the boxed up memory smell of a true collector. We entered the house through the foyer, where Paul began his narrative, a quick-paced mental recording that switched on as soon as we asked for a tour. We were led into a small room that has records for wall coverings, a gold lame suit Mr. Paul wants to be buried in and a coffin that plays "return to sender" when the top closes.
I made the mistake of trying to look at the records as Paul pointed out, a motion he apparently does NOT like. He does indeed have an extensive Elvis record collection, artifacts, photos and newspaper clippings -- but he is the attraction.
You almost want to hit the door running and never come back, but Paul, with his slipping dentures, slicked-back pompadour, Hawaiian shirt and earnest looks, is almost like a magnet that you know will draw you back. Which is good, because, after 3 trips through the house, you become a Lifetime Member, complete with membership card.
[Sarah, 03/09/2010]Graceland Too:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Directions:
- Near the town center, a few blocks east of Hwy 7, one block south of E. Vandom Ave. At the corner of Gholson Ave. and Randolph St.
- Status:
- Closed
- Holly Springs, Mississippi - Graceland Too
Went to this shrine on Jan. 1st. It was the strangest thing I've experienced in a long time. I won't soon forget the smell. Don't, under any circumstances, go in August. As our group went from room to room, my feet would sink into the rotted floorboards. The main thing I did in each room was to locate an exit in the case of a fire. It's only a matter of time. He has no apparent central heat, just space heaters, with a huge amount of flammable material all around them.
I'd go again if someone wanted to go who had never experienced it. This is a place everyone should see at least, and at most, once.
[Janet, 01/19/2010] - Macon, Georgia - Allman Brothers Band Museum
1970s southern rockers are the subject of a museum in their old communal dwelling.
Roadsideamerica.com Report...
Big House Museum
- Address:
- 2321 Vineville Ave., Macon, GA
- Directions:
- At The Big House Museum. I-75 exit 164, then drive west a half-mile on US 41/Hardeman Ave./Vineville Ave. Pass a brick church on the right at Culver St., and the house/museum will be two blocks further west, on the right, just past Rogers Ave.
- Hours:
- Th-Sa 11-6, Su 11-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 478-741-5551
- Admission:
- Adults $15.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
- Holly Springs, Mississippi - Graceland Too
My wife and I were so disappointed. We drove over two hours out of our way to check out Graceland Too and when we got there (maybe 10 a.m.) no one answered. We rang the bell loudly many times and no one came. As we were pulling away we saw someone I'm pretty sure was the owner whacking weeds next to the house. We killed a few hours in the town, had lunch, and then went back to the house after noon. We again rang the bell loudly, and this time we could hear someone talking in the house, yet no one ever answered the door. I'm still glad we saw Holly Springs -- there are some great things there -- but I'll always be disappointed we missed out on Graceland Too.
[Jared Brown, 11/14/2007] Hey, guys it's me -- Mike at Mini Graceland. Just wanted to shout at you for a minute. Started back working on Graceland and got the fountains working where the meditation garden is. Also, I started fixing up where Elvis stood, which is not there for now. Having to do a little landscaping and repairs to the gates and Elvis, too. The pool is looking good with the lawn chairs and diving board.
I have a lot of work ahead of me still but, soon it will all be worth it.
[Mike Epperly, 05/28/2007]Mini-Graceland, Elvis City:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 605 Riverland Rd. SE, Roanoke, VA
- Directions:
- From north: take I-81 to I-581, Exit in downtown Roanoke at Elm Av., turn left onto Williamson Road. This will go under 581... follow to end, turn right, then right onto bridge -- Walnut, then left on Piedmont, right on Riverland.
- Hours:
- M-F 8 am-10 pm, Sa 8 am - 10 pm. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Donations accepted.
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A bedpan fit for a King! Mike carries on restoring his father's legacy -- a tribute to Elvis Presley in miniature landmarks.