Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Elvis Favorite Ride

The Zippin Pippin

Photographed by Keith L, June 18, 2013

1. Elvis Favorite Ride Marker

Inscription. The Zippin Pippin was Elvis Presley's favorite ride. The "King" rented Libertyland August 8, 1977 from 1:15 a.m. to 7 a.m. to entertain a group of about 10 guests. Decked in a blue jumpsuit with black leather belt, huge belt buckle with turquoise studs and gold chains, the "King" rode the Zippin Pippin repeatedly during a two-hour period. He lost his belt buckle on the ride that morning, and it was found and returned the next day. Elvis's Libertyland rental became his last public appearance. He died August 16.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.

Location. 44° 31.985′ N, 87° 59.019′ W. Marker is in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in Brown County. It can be reached from North Irwin Avenue north of East Shore Drive. Marker is in Bay Beach Amusement Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1313 Bay Beach Road, Green Bay WI 54301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Zippin Pippin (here, next to this marker); Sea Dragon (within shouting distance of this marker); Falling Star (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Naval Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Big Eli Ferris Wheel (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Tilt-A-Whirl (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grassy Island Range Lights (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Birthplace Home of Earl "Curly" Lambeau (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Bay.

More about this marker. The original Pippin roller coaster opened in East End Park (later Libertyland) in 1912 in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2005 Libertyland closed its gates, citing financial difficulties. In 2010, the Zippin Pippin was sold to the City of Green Bay, Wisconsin and installed at its Bay Beach Amusement Park.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Zippin Pippin. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on July 8, 2013.)

2. Zippin Pippin Roller Coaster Photos. Libertyland in Memphis. (Submitted on July 8, 2013.)

Zippin Pippin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, June 18, 2013

2. Zippin Pippin and Marker

Zippin Pippin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, June 18, 2013

3. Zippin Pippin

The Zippin Pippin Roller Coaster image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 25, 2024

4. The Zippin Pippin Roller Coaster

This unusual marker has been moved to the southeast side of the roller coaster (behind the vehicle in this photo).

The Zippin Pippin Marquee and Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 25, 2024

5. The Zippin Pippin Marquee and Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,920 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4, 5. submitted on March 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.