Seminary, Mississippi: Big Watermelon
A large watermelon statue advertised the now closed Watermelon Patch, but now has the tougher task of relating to a shoe store.
- Address:
- 248 US HWY 49, Seminary, MS
- Directions:
- US Hwy 49 and Walter Loft Rd.
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No Watermelon. I repeat: no watermelon in front of Sole Sisters shoe store.
[Jenine, 03/24/2022]
Soo fun to make the adult children stop! And bonus -- you can shop for shoes!
[Carla Anderson, 07/22/2020]A juicy photo op seeded with happy travelers.
Was a great stop! Kiddos could climb inside the watermelon!
[Sarah Sweet, 06/02/2020]
The giant watermelon is in excellent shape! There are a few good scuff marks, probably from all the adventurous Roadside America fans rubbing up against it to capture their version of the delightful photo!
[Christina Lockamy, 03/05/2017]The peeling appears to have been repaired; ready for another season!
The store is now called "Sole Sisters," and they sell shoes. The big watermelon is still there, though!
[Dennis Cooley, 09/06/2016]Page of 2 [Next 2 items]
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We spoke to the Sole Sisters. They said that the watermelon was away temporarily to be "spruced up," but that it will return.