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Gram's Place

3/26/2010

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We stayed a week in Tampa, Florida, but we can comment little on the city itself. We spent almost our entire time there at Gram’s Place, where 'time stands still and the music plays on' as the sign reads. Originally built in by Mark Holland as a tribute to Gram Parsons, it is now run by Mark’s brother, Bruce.

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Hidden in a forgotten neighborhood, cattycorner to a cemetery, behind a tall fence lies Grams Place. Walking through the entry gate you find yourself in another world. With two outdoor bars, an in-ground homemade Jacuzzi, multi level patios, two catwalks and a roof-top crow’s nest, it really did seem like a city unto itself.

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We spent most of the week in the hostel telling stories late into the night with travelers from around the world. I was able to swap out a kitchen sink and retile a bathroom in exchange for use of a shower and a few beers around happy hour (the clock in the bar always reading 5:00.)

If you are ever anywhere near Tampa, Gram’s Place is more than a place to stay, it’s a place to go. Swing by on a weekend night and you’ll likely catch one of their outdoor concerts        -Ryan
To see more pictures of Gram's Place and other Tampa fun
(including a 9 person ski pyramid) click
here.
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lauren
1/18/2011 05:48:03 am

i had to check these pics out after reading your Christmas letter...gram's place does look like so much fun. i hope you two do get to open something like this someday!!!

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3/21/2025 01:47:20 pm

Tampa is such a vibrant city! I bet you had an amazing time exploring. Did you visit any of the local attractions or try out some unique restaurants? I'd love to hear more about your experience!

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