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Guide to Graceland – Home of Elvis Presley
Touring Graceland – The Home of Elvis Presley is one of the top things to do in Memphis, Tennessee. You’ll experience an intriguing glimpse into the life of a rock and roll legend. While Graceland: The Home of Elvis Presley hosted me, opinions are all my own. And I highly recommend visiting this iconic destination when visiting Memphis.
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Top things to do in Memphis: Visit the iconic Graceland
I am a huge fan of historic homes, and honestly, wasn’t quite sure what to expect before visiting Graceland. Granted, I grew up as a fan of Elvis Presley – his music and his movies. I’m sure if I watched them now they may seem a little campy. I remember what a treat it was when an Elvis movie aired on TV. We’d pop some popcorn on top of the stove in our green and almond kitchen and sit down on our burnt orange shag carpet in front of a tiny screen.
That was the 70s.
And Graceland definitely encapsulates the 1970s. So come along with me on a photo tour of the 14-acre Graceland estate as well as several Elvis Presley exhibits. Plan for at least a half-day to take the audio-guided tour of the mansion and a self-guided tour of Elvis Presley’s Memphis at Graceland – a 200,000-square-foot entertainment complex.
Elvis fun fact
Elvis made 31 feature films and two concert documentaries.
Begin your tour of Graceland: The Home of Elvis Presley at the ticket office at Elvis Presley’s Memphis entertainment complex.
You’ll find lots of parking at Graceland: The Home of Elvis Presley – currently $10 for standard vehicles and $15 for oversized vehicles. The parking lot is across the street from the mansion in front of Elvis Presley’s Memphis entertainment complex. That’s because you’ll need to take a shuttle bus over to Graceland from that location. And there’s lot to experience.
Where can I buy tickets to Graceland: The Home of Elvis Presley?
A number of ticket packages are available online or in person in the ticket office. Here are the Graceland tour options as of this published date.
Elvis Presley’s Memphis + Planes – Features 10 exhibits (tour of the Graceland mansion is not included): Elvis’ career, cars, gold records, wardrobe, planes, and more
The Elvis Experience Tour – Includes mansion tour, plus all the exhibits mentioned in the first bullet
A special Elvis Entourage VIP Tour – Includes everything in the Elvis Experience Tour plus a skip-the-line pass and VIP shuttle to the mansion and an exclusive exhibit for VIPs in a private VIP lounge
And for you die-hard fans, there is the Elvis Ultimate Tour – Everything above plus an expert guide, exclusive photo opportunity, personal Walt Disney Archives show-and-tell experience, and a meal voucher
Additionally, you’ll find special tours at Christmas, for example. Discounts available for Graceland tours include AAA, students, and seniors. Bring proper identification.
Yes, well, not at the mansion, but across the street at Elvis Presley’s Memphis entertainment complex.
You can choose to dine at any of the following onsite restaurants at Graceland.
Gladys’ Diner – Named after Elvis’ mother, Glady’s Diner at Graceland offers American cuisine from burgers to salads to pizza and, yes, Elvis’ favorite sandwich: peanut butter and banana – grilled in butter or bacon grease. You’ll also find a grab and go section and a shake and ice cream station.
Vernon’s Smokehouse – Named after Elvis’ father, Vernon’s Smokehouse features traditional Memphis BBQ – ribs, brisket, chicken, and more of Elvis’ favorites such as meatloaf, catfish, and BBQ spaghetti
I arrived right around lunch time so before I headed over to the mansion, I ate lunch at Graceland’s onsite restaurant, Gladys’ Diner. Named after Elvis’ beloved mother, the cafeteria-style restaurant is located right next to the ticket office. The Gladys’ Diner dining option at Graceland is very spacious, lots of room, very clean, and really great food.
So, of course, I had to try Elvis’ favorite sandwich: grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich with crinkle (my favorite!) fries. I was surprised by how good it was. Delicious!
Before boarding the shuttle to take you across the street to the Graceland mansion, you’ll watch a short feature film about Elvis.
Graceland mansion tour
Then you’ll queue up for the shuttle bus where you’ll receive headphones and an iPad to use during your audio tour of Graceland. You may bring your own headphones with a standard jack if you prefer. Graceland rotates and sanitizes all equipment in between uses.
The shuttle to Graceland drops you off right in front of the main doors. You can take pictures before you go inside. And you also have the opportunity to take photos once your tour is over before boarding the shuttle back to the entertainment complex.
Can you take pictures at Graceland? Yes, you may take photos; however, flash photography is not allowed inside Graceland Mansion or any attractions.
One of the best historical homes in Memphis, Graceland is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, Graceland is a designated National Historic Landmark.
When you first enter Graceland, you’ll see the beautiful living area with stained glass windows and a pristine white piano in the background.
A beautiful staircase leads upstairs (with apparently mirrors on the wall beneath the King of Rock and Roll’s pictures as that’s me in the lower right). Your tour does not include the upstairs as that was Elvis’ private sanctuary. The tour takes you throughout the complex to areas where he entertained guests.
Elvis fun fact
Elvis did not like his nickname, The King. Although King of Rock and Roll was okay. He felt we only have one king: The Lord Jesus Christ. Elvis never shied from his spirituality. In fact, when I took a tour of RCA Studio B at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville (post coming later), Elvis had a steadfast tradition. On Sundays, he and his session players always played and sang gospel songs for up to two hours before he recorded.
Another Elvis fun fact
Elvis won three Grammys – all in gospel music.
Beautiful bedroom at Graceland Mansion
Can you stay at Graceland? No. While you cannot stay at the mansion, you can stay nearby at The Guest House at Graceland. Additionally, you can camp or glamp at the Graceland RV Park and Campground, which is within walking distance of Graceland.
Beautiful dining room at Graceland mansion
You’ll definitely feel the 70s vibe as you tour Graceland like this very bright yellow bar area.
And then there’s the billiard room. Loved the fabric treatment on the wall and the ceiling.
The iconic Jungle Room at Graceland. One of the top five most visited homes in the U.S, it is considered the second most famous home after The White House. Very popular, Graceland attracts 500,000 visitors a year. While that seems like a lot, it did not feel crowded to me. Lots of social-distancing opportunities and no lines.
Your Graceland tour will take you through many exhibits featuring photos and memorabilia. This iconic family photo depicts a young Elvis with his mother Gladys and father Vernon.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley married in 1967 at Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. Today, you can hold your wedding at the Chapel in the Woods at Graceland.
Graceland Mansion also features a full racquetball court.
One of the prettiest stops on the Graceland Tour is the Meditation Garden. Here you’ll find beautiful sculptures, a fountain, a gazebo, flowering shrubs. This is also where you can visit the gravesites of Elvis and his close family members.
The gravesite of Elvis Presley at Graceland in Memphis.
Tour the beautiful gardens and grounds at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn. – America’s #1 attraction.
At the end of your Graceland mansion tour, make your way to the small gate house. Here you can wait for a shuttle to take you back to the Elvis Presley’s Memphis complex. The shuttles run frequently so if you didn’t get photos of the front of Graceland, this is a good time to do it.
Elvis Presley’s Memphis gave me a Walt Disney vibe – without the crowds.
One of the 10 exhibits where you can take a self-guided tour of when visiting Graceland: The Home of Elvis Presley.
Elvis Presley’s Memphis entertainment complex features several interactive experiences like virtually riding around in a golf cart.
One of the best exhibits at Graceland: Private Presley that illustrates his life serving his civil duty in the military.
You’ll find many displays of Elvis’ time in the military in the Private Elvis exhibit.
I especially loved the exhibit featuring musical legends influenced by Elvis.
Elvis Presley fun fact
Elvis sold more than one billion units of music.
Make sure to stop in at the Elvis – The Entertainer Career Museum when visiting Memphis. It’s one of the top things to do at Graceland.
Elvis Presley recorded his first song, “That’s All Right,” at Sun Studio in Memphis. He recorded about a dozen more at that studio. Grateful that Memphis Travel and Sun Studio – the birthplace of Rock and Roll – hosted me on a tour of where so many musical legends recorded. Will share my incredible experience at Sun Studio soon.
Elvis Presley released his first record at Sun Studio in 1954. He went on to record more than 700 songs over his career – with 150 albums. And according to the estate’s information, 150 albums or singles were certified as gold, platinum or multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
With nearly 1,100 concert performances, I was surprised to learn that Elvis Presley never performed outside of the U.S. or Canada (and the latter was a three-day tour). Interesting fact especially since an estimated 40% or Elvis Presley records were sold outside the United States.
An Elvis Presley fun fact
Elvis Presley appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1957, but they only recorded him from the waist up. His dance moves were a little too provocative for the times apparently. A year earlier, Elvis started a scandal with his performance of Hound Dog on the Milton Berle Show.
Out of the 149 songs that appeared on Billboard’s Hot 100 Pop Chart, 114 made it to the top 40.
Elvis Presley made 31 movies and became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars and the highest-paid actor for many years. Love Me Tender was his first movie and his two most critically acclaimed movies are Jailhouse Rock and King Creole.
Make sure to plan time to tour all the exhibits at Graceland when visiting Memphis.
You can spot this red MG sports car in the Elvis Presley movie, Blue Hawaii.
Speaking of Hawaii, Elvis gave a benefit that raised more than $65,000 toward building the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. His support attracted more donors to the then-fledgling fundraising efforts. The memorial opened a year later.
The iconic white jumpsuit.
You’ll learn more about Elvis Presley throughout the Memphis entertainment district.
That’s my tour of the historical and beautiful Graceland – Home of Elvis Presley. I hope you enjoyed this virtual tour until you get the opportunity to visit. And I hope you do! Graceland – Home of Elvis Presley lives up to its reputation as one of America’s top attractions. See my related post on the Top Things to do in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Graceland is definitely on my bucket list! I used to love watching Elvis movies when I was very young!
Although I’m not a big Elvis fan, I would love to visit Graceland. It looks like an interesting place and such a big part of rock and roll history. I’m planning to visit Memphis next year so this will have to go on the list. And maybe I’ll even try a peanut butter and banana sandwich
Awesome! I hope you enjoy Graceland and learning more about Elvis Presley and his influence on music. And I loved the grilled langur butter and banana sandwich. So good!
I’ve never really been an Elvis fan but Graceland looks like a beautiful building and a fascinating place to visit! Those rooms look like time capsules! Thanks for the great guide!
That would be so fun to tour Graceland! Growing up I had everything Elvis. But not because I was a fan, but because I share the same birthday as him and people always got me Elvis related gifts! The decor is so over the top yet cool. Very 1970s! I had no idea he’d won awards for gospel music. I’d definitely want to try some of the BBQ before I left too!
I have never really thought about visiting Graceland. I was never really an Elvis fan but would still find this walk back through the 1970s to be fun. His home sure gives a view into how he lived. Your post gives a great view of what we would see on a visit.
What a great post. Never thought about visiting Graceland, but now I would definitely consider putting it onto my itinerary. It looks like a great activity. Thanks for sharing.
We enjoyed our visit to Graceland a few years ago… and you don’t even have to be an over-the-top Elvis fan. The history is fascinating for sure! The only thing we didn’t see what his private jet.
I’ll always remember Elvis Presley for in my youth watching his movies. I think it’d be an amazing experience to visit Graceland. Did you see the maps of Australia in among the record wall?
I watched a lot of his movies growing up Aldi. I did not notice the maps of Australia…I’ll have to look at my photos. I loved my visit to Graceland…learned so much about Elvis.
What an amazing career Elvis had. I love how Graceland is so thoughtfully preserved and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. I think my favorite room is the jungle room. So unique.
Elvis did have an amazing career and his legacy lives on as he still influences today’s music. I loved touring Graceland…one of the best things to do in Memphis.
I’ve been to Graceland before but it’s been many many years. I don’t remember it being a complex or having food options! This was a great trip down memory lane. I’d love to return and re-experience it someday!!
You’ll need to return to Graceland for a new experience. They opened up Elvis Presley’s Memphis, a 200,000-sq-ft entertainment complex, a few years ago. I enjoyed touring the exhibits…learned so much.
I’ve always wanted to visit Graceland – or even to know more about it. I often confuse it with the Dolly Patron and Michael Jackson places, but it looks so unique
The first time I had heard of and considered visiting Graceland was when I saw a Christmas Lifetime movie about it, haha. Thanks for sharing all of these fun facts and photos; I felt like I was there! Xx Sara
Thank you! That’s so cool about the Christmas Lifetime movie. I’ll have to watch it. I hope you get the opportunity to visit Graceland – it’s a great way to learn more about Elvis Presley and his influence in music history.
I was lucky enough to get to visit Graceland a few years ago. It was so packed with people it was challenging to walk through. Looks like you had a great time. I enjoyed seeing the pictures as it reminded me of our trip.
Awesome! I took the Elvis Experience Tour, which gives you access to 10 museum exhibits plus the planes exhibit as well as the mansion tour. The skip-the-line pass may be worth it if you’re going during a busy season, but I didn’t have to wait at all.
I visited Memphis years ago and completely agree that visiting Graceland is a must. It’s such a time capsule with all the old 1970s furnishings and much smaller than I expected. Love all your facts about Elvis! Sounds like you learned a lot!
Memphis has been high on my list for many a years and one of the main reasons is Graceland. Thanks for the great guide will save and keep as a resource for when we go
Thank you so much! Happy to hear this guide to Graceland – the home of Elvis Presley will provide value. I loved Memphis and this is one of the top things to do.
I grew up hearing about Graceland but have never visited. Looks like quite the place – that billiards room is a lot to take in! Also, peanut butter and banana sandwiches are often my lunch, but I’ve never thought to grill them. Perhaps I’ll have to try it Elvis’ way.
I loved my tour of Graceland and Elvis’ grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich. So good! And that billiards room had a lot going on…definitely the 70s!
Elvis was very handsome back in the day. Graceland has a fairly new 200,000-sq-ft entertainment complex with lots of cool museums. So it may be worth a revisit.
How fun! I can’t believe there’s so much to see there. Love the 70s vibe throughout and the Jungle Room. I’d try the grilled banana peanut butter sandwich too.
Being a huge fan of Elvis (seen all his movies numerous times), visiting his home is on my bucket list. Graceland looks beautiful and a wonderful museum to the king of rock n roll.
I had no idea there were other museums and such about Elvis Presley near his Graceland home. I would love to see Graceland in person just because I love old houses. This guide will be very helpful when planning our trip.
So awesome to hear! Highly recommend touring Graceland and all the cool and interesting museum exhibits. Learned so much about Elvis and his influence in music history.
My mom used to share stories about how she would “swoon” when she saw Elvis on TV. This post was wonderful, so many things I did not know about his career as a singer and movie star. And I loved the peacock stained glass windows in the living room!
I haven’t been to Memphis, but I’ve always thought when I go, I want to go to Graceland. After seeing the pictures of that mansion, I am even more excited to go! It’s beautiful!
I just watched the new movie about Elvis (with Tom Hanks) and loved it. Now I want to visit Graceland. Thanks for the guide and pictures! Hope I get to visit.
I’ve been to Graceland, but it’s been a while! And, I had my (at the time) 2 1/2-year-old, so I think I would get more out of it now if I were to go back. At the time, we just did the home tour and we literally walked across the street to it! I think a tour with a guide would be cool. I tend to get more out of tours like this when an actual person leads us through.
This brought back memories! I loved Elvis and visiting Graceland was a real bucket list wish for me. I would go again in a heartbeat. Peter was not such a fan, but he really enjoyed the visit too.
I’ve never heard of this place before reading your article. Looks like a great place to learn more about rock and roll history. Thanks for sharing all your recommendations on this place.
I loved our visit to Graceland a few years ago..it literally takes a full day to explore the mansion and all the museum exhibits.. had no idea he made that many films
Not your typical guide, I love all the fun facts woven in there like the gospel grammy winner and the grilled banana and peanut butter sandwich. Tennessee is a short visit from Philly so I’ve been living for all the Tennessee content.
I am not a big fan of Elvis Presley but like some of his songs having been a teenager in early 70s! It would be interesting to visit Graceland to get an idea on how he lived. Your blog post is very informative and tells what to see when we visit. Bookmarking your post for future reference.
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Graceland is definitely on my bucket list! I used to love watching Elvis movies when I was very young!
Me too! I was surprised to learn Elvis made 31 movies. Loved learning more during my tour of Graceland.
Great article. Visited Graceland a couple years ago. Great job capturing the experience.
Thank you so much! Love sharing my experience at Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley.
Although I’m not a big Elvis fan, I would love to visit Graceland. It looks like an interesting place and such a big part of rock and roll history. I’m planning to visit Memphis next year so this will have to go on the list. And maybe I’ll even try a peanut butter and banana sandwich
Awesome! I hope you enjoy Graceland and learning more about Elvis Presley and his influence on music. And I loved the grilled langur butter and banana sandwich. So good!
I’ve never really been an Elvis fan but Graceland looks like a beautiful building and a fascinating place to visit! Those rooms look like time capsules! Thanks for the great guide!
Thank you! Graceland is definitely a time capsule for all things 70s. Loved learning more about Elvis Presley and his influence on music.
I was never an Elvis fan but you have provided a lot of interesting information. I especially like your photos.
Thank you! Graceland is a perfect destination for Elvis Presley fans or music historians for sure.
This is a great post. I didn’t know there was so much to see at Graceland!
Thank you so much! Lots of things to do at Graceland the Home of Elvis Presley.
That would be so fun to tour Graceland! Growing up I had everything Elvis. But not because I was a fan, but because I share the same birthday as him and people always got me Elvis related gifts! The decor is so over the top yet cool. Very 1970s! I had no idea he’d won awards for gospel music. I’d definitely want to try some of the BBQ before I left too!
That’s so awesome you received Elvis-related gifts. Graceland definitely has a 70s vibe and I was surprised he won awards for his gospel music.
I have never really thought about visiting Graceland. I was never really an Elvis fan but would still find this walk back through the 1970s to be fun. His home sure gives a view into how he lived. Your post gives a great view of what we would see on a visit.
Thank you so much. I love all things history so loved learning more about Elvis Presley during my Graceland tour.
What a great post. Never thought about visiting Graceland, but now I would definitely consider putting it onto my itinerary. It looks like a great activity. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you and my pleasure! So happy to hear it’s inspired you to consider touring Graceland when you visit Memphis.
We enjoyed our visit to Graceland a few years ago… and you don’t even have to be an over-the-top Elvis fan. The history is fascinating for sure! The only thing we didn’t see what his private jet.
I agree! Graceland is such a great historical museum and home. I didn’t see the private jet either. Maybe next time!
I loved Graceland! It was amazing! I am huge 20 year old Elvis Fan!
I really loved touring Graceland in Memphis also. I’ve been an Elvis fan since I was a little girl.
I’ll always remember Elvis Presley for in my youth watching his movies. I think it’d be an amazing experience to visit Graceland. Did you see the maps of Australia in among the record wall?
I watched a lot of his movies growing up Aldi. I did not notice the maps of Australia…I’ll have to look at my photos. I loved my visit to Graceland…learned so much about Elvis.
What an amazing career Elvis had. I love how Graceland is so thoughtfully preserved and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. I think my favorite room is the jungle room. So unique.
Elvis did have an amazing career and his legacy lives on as he still influences today’s music. I loved touring Graceland…one of the best things to do in Memphis.
I’ve been to Graceland before but it’s been many many years. I don’t remember it being a complex or having food options! This was a great trip down memory lane. I’d love to return and re-experience it someday!!
You’ll need to return to Graceland for a new experience. They opened up Elvis Presley’s Memphis, a 200,000-sq-ft entertainment complex, a few years ago. I enjoyed touring the exhibits…learned so much.
A must for every music fan! Would love to eat Elvis’ favorite sandwich where it’s from!
I agree! Visiting Elvis Presley’s home is a must for music fans. And his grilled banana and peanut butter sandwich was amazing! So good!
I’ve always wanted to visit Graceland – or even to know more about it. I often confuse it with the Dolly Patron and Michael Jackson places, but it looks so unique
Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley is so unique. I highly recommend it when visiting Memphis, TN – one of the top things to do.
The first time I had heard of and considered visiting Graceland was when I saw a Christmas Lifetime movie about it, haha. Thanks for sharing all of these fun facts and photos; I felt like I was there! Xx Sara
Thank you! That’s so cool about the Christmas Lifetime movie. I’ll have to watch it. I hope you get the opportunity to visit Graceland – it’s a great way to learn more about Elvis Presley and his influence in music history.
I was lucky enough to get to visit Graceland a few years ago. It was so packed with people it was challenging to walk through. Looks like you had a great time. I enjoyed seeing the pictures as it reminded me of our trip.
Thank you. That’s awesome you were able to visit Graceland. Fortunately, there were no crowds when I visited. I learned so much about Elvis Presley.
Which tour package would you suggest? We are going there in a few weeks.
Awesome! I took the Elvis Experience Tour, which gives you access to 10 museum exhibits plus the planes exhibit as well as the mansion tour. The skip-the-line pass may be worth it if you’re going during a busy season, but I didn’t have to wait at all.
i have always wanted to visited Graceland…. such a cool piece of american history. i hope to see the famous jungle room in person one day!
Graceland is such a cool piece of American history. I hope you get the opportunity to visit the home of Elvis Presley.
I visited Memphis years ago and completely agree that visiting Graceland is a must. It’s such a time capsule with all the old 1970s furnishings and much smaller than I expected. Love all your facts about Elvis! Sounds like you learned a lot!
Thank you! I did Lear a lot during my tour of Graceland. Definitely fun to visit the home of Elvis and its 70s vibe.
Memphis has been high on my list for many a years and one of the main reasons is Graceland. Thanks for the great guide will save and keep as a resource for when we go
Thank you so much! Happy to hear this guide to Graceland – the home of Elvis Presley will provide value. I loved Memphis and this is one of the top things to do.
I grew up hearing about Graceland but have never visited. Looks like quite the place – that billiards room is a lot to take in! Also, peanut butter and banana sandwiches are often my lunch, but I’ve never thought to grill them. Perhaps I’ll have to try it Elvis’ way.
I loved my tour of Graceland and Elvis’ grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich. So good! And that billiards room had a lot going on…definitely the 70s!
I remember visiting when I was very young, but would like to revist one day. He was so handsome when younger, a real heartthrob you would say!
Elvis was very handsome back in the day. Graceland has a fairly new 200,000-sq-ft entertainment complex with lots of cool museums. So it may be worth a revisit.
How fun! I can’t believe there’s so much to see there. Love the 70s vibe throughout and the Jungle Room. I’d try the grilled banana peanut butter sandwich too.
Thank you! Those were some of my favorite highlights at Graceland. Loved touring the home of Elvis Presley.
Being a huge fan of Elvis (seen all his movies numerous times), visiting his home is on my bucket list. Graceland looks beautiful and a wonderful museum to the king of rock n roll.
Wow! You are a huge fan of Elvis! You would definitely love touring Graceland…one if the best things to do in Memphis.
I’d love to visit Graceland! Such an interesting place.
Graceland is definitely interesting to visit. Loved touring the home of Elvis in Memphis.
I had no idea there were other museums and such about Elvis Presley near his Graceland home. I would love to see Graceland in person just because I love old houses. This guide will be very helpful when planning our trip.
So awesome to hear! Highly recommend touring Graceland and all the cool and interesting museum exhibits. Learned so much about Elvis and his influence in music history.
Oooh, I would love to visit such an iconic place! If I ever visit Memphis, I will be sure to add it to my bucket list!
Awesome! I hope you get the opportunity to tour Graceland – the home of Elvis Presley.
So much I did not know about Graceland, home of Elvis, or his life. So sad we lost him so young.
It is so unfortunate Elvis died so young. Amazing how his legacy lives on. I learned so much during my tour of Graceland.
My mom used to share stories about how she would “swoon” when she saw Elvis on TV. This post was wonderful, so many things I did not know about his career as a singer and movie star. And I loved the peacock stained glass windows in the living room!
Thank you! That’s so cute about your mom. I loved those peacock stained windows also. Loved touring Graceland – the home of Elvis Presley.
What a great guide to Graceland! The Graceland mansion looks amazing. I love touring old, historic homes as well!
Thank you so much! Love sharing what I learned about Elvis when I toured Graceland.
I haven’t been to Memphis, but I’ve always thought when I go, I want to go to Graceland. After seeing the pictures of that mansion, I am even more excited to go! It’s beautiful!
Thank you so much! I loved my stay in Memphis especially touring Graceland and learning more about Elvis.
I just watched the new movie about Elvis (with Tom Hanks) and loved it. Now I want to visit Graceland. Thanks for the guide and pictures! Hope I get to visit.
You’re welcome and my pleasure! I hope you get the opportunity to tour Graceland!
I’ve been to Graceland, but it’s been a while! And, I had my (at the time) 2 1/2-year-old, so I think I would get more out of it now if I were to go back. At the time, we just did the home tour and we literally walked across the street to it! I think a tour with a guide would be cool. I tend to get more out of tours like this when an actual person leads us through.
I really liked taking the tour of Graceland – home of Elvis Presley. And really loved the entertainment complex.
I would love to visit Graceland. I have been learning how to play Elvis Presley songs on the guitar.
That’s so awesome that you’re learning Elvis Presley songs on your guitar. You would love the Graceland tour.
Graceland is fascinating. Hauntingly beautiful, yet peacefully eerie! Elvis was such a legend. What a tragic ending for such an icon.
That’s the perfect description of the Graceland tour. Loved honoring and learning more about Elvis Presley.
Graceland is amazing looking! We never knew that there was so much to do on the grounds of Graceland. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome and my pleasure! So much to do and learn on the Graceland tour.
This brought back memories! I loved Elvis and visiting Graceland was a real bucket list wish for me. I would go again in a heartbeat. Peter was not such a fan, but he really enjoyed the visit too.
I loved Elvis also. And loved my visit to Graceland.
This looks like a fun spot to visit! My grandparents went many moons ago and loved it. 🙂
Graceland is a fun place to visit in Memphis. I learned a lot about Elvis and his musical influences.
I’ve never heard of this place before reading your article. Looks like a great place to learn more about rock and roll history. Thanks for sharing all your recommendations on this place.
You’re welcome and my pleasure! Graceland is of the best historical home tours and love the entertainment complex.
I loved our visit to Graceland a few years ago..it literally takes a full day to explore the mansion and all the museum exhibits.. had no idea he made that many films
I didn’t either! I learned so many cool and fun facts about Elvis while touring Graceland.
Not your typical guide, I love all the fun facts woven in there like the gospel grammy winner and the grilled banana and peanut butter sandwich. Tennessee is a short visit from Philly so I’ve been living for all the Tennessee content.
Awesome! I highly recommend visiting Graceland – the home of Elvis when you visit Memphis.
I am not a big fan of Elvis Presley but like some of his songs having been a teenager in early 70s! It would be interesting to visit Graceland to get an idea on how he lived. Your blog post is very informative and tells what to see when we visit. Bookmarking your post for future reference.
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Thank you! So much music history at Graceland to learn.