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Your first stop inside Graceland Mansion will be the foyer where you can view Elvis' living room, dining room, the stairways, and his mother's bedroom. Here in the foyer was often where special guests were received and shown to the living room, where they would await Elvis to greet them. Elements of decor you see in these rooms today span all of the Elvis eras at Graceland, but the look is primarily the late 1960s to early 1970s incarnation. Next, you will travel through Elvis' kitchen to his downstairs area which includes the TV room and pool room.
As you make your way back upstairs, you can explore the famous Jungle Room with its green shagged carpets, Polynesian feel, and exotically carved wood. This room was once the exterior access to the basement. In the 1960s, during one of Elvis' home improvement projects, it was added to the back of the house - first as a screened-in porch and then closed in as a room a few years later. In 1974, Elvis redecorated with the current furnishings he stumbled upon at a Memphis furniture store. This room became a family favorite and Elvis liked it in part because it was reminiscent of Hawaii, where he enjoyed vacationing, film-making, and performing.
After touring the Graceland Mansion, check out the other great parts of the 14-acre estate as you enter Vernon Presley’s business office. While it was Colonel Tom Parker who managed Elvis' career, it was Elvis' father Vernon Presley who managed his personal business. This building served as his office. Mr. Presley oversaw all of the details of Elvis' personal finances and the management and staffing on the grounds of Graceland. Outside in front of the office is a swing set Elvis bought in the 1970s for Lisa Marie to enjoy along with her cousins and friends.
Next, visit Elvis’ trophy building, which has been newly updated to tell the personal story of Elvis, his family, and the Graceland mansion. See a family tree, Elvis and Priscilla's wedding attire, Lisa's childhood toys and mementos, Elvis' keys to Graceland, and more. The building also houses a display of Elvis' police badge collection, as well as furniture from Graceland's "red period."
Then, step inside Elvis' racquetball building, which has recently been restored to its 1977 condition. See Elvis' racquetball court as well as the luxurious lobby area, which features a pinball machine and a piano.
The final stop on the tour of Graceland Mansion is Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest. Millions of fans from around the world have come to Graceland to pay their respects to Elvis - the humanitarian, singing sensation, movie star, and King of Rock 'n' Roll.
GRACELAND'S RICH HISTORY IS PART OF THE FUN! &
EXPERIENCE THE GRACELAND OF THE SKIES!
Elvis purchased a 1958 Convair 880 in April 1975 and named it Lisa Marie after his daughter. He spent more than $800,000 having the jet remodeled. Climb aboard this customized jet that features a living room, conference room, sitting room, and private bedroom, as well as gold-plated seat belts, suede chairs, leather-covered tables, 24-karat gold-flecked sinks, and more.
Then, take a peek inside Elvis’ smaller Lockheed Jet Star, customized by Elvis with a yellow and green interior that was primarily used for taking Elvis’ manager and his staff from city to city on his concert tours.
A tour of Elvis' airplanes is included with all of their tour experiences! Take a look at their ticket options and plan your visit to Graceland.
EXPERIENCE ELVIS PRESLEY'S MEMPHIS
A state-of-the-art entertainment and exhibit complex over 200,000-square-feet in size, Elvis Presley’s Memphis enables you to follow the life path that Elvis took, surround yourself with the things that he loved, and experience the events, sights, and sounds of the city that inspired him.
At Elvis Presley’s Memphis, guests have the opportunity to spread out and enjoy the exhibits at your own pace in your own space.
ELVIS: THE ENTERTAINER CAREER MUSEUM
Immerse yourself in Elvis' incredible career through hundreds of artifacts from the extensive Graceland Archives, including Elvis' amazing collection of gold and platinum records, his stunning jumpsuits, memorabilia from his movies, and more! This museum is the world's largest and most comprehensive Elvis museum in the world.
PRESLEY MOTORS AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Elvis loved cars and the Presley Motors Automobile Museum displays some of his favorites. Highlights of this most impressive Elvis Presley Automobile Museum
include his Pink Cadillac, a 1975 Dino Ferrari, a 1973 Stutz Blackhawk, and more.
ALL-NEW INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Graceland has recently introduced ten state-of-the-art, immersive experiences that invite guests to become the King or Queen of social media! Fans now have the opportunity to get closer to Elvis than ever before via new virtual and augmented reality activities. Designed to inspire, entertain and inform, these additions create dozens of interactive, shareable moments and one-of-a-kind customized photos and videos of you and Elvis to download, share with friends, and treasure forever! All activities are included in your Graceland ticket price, so C’mon Everybody – let’s have some fun!
THE KING OF KARATE
When it came to karate, Elvis was not “Elvis the Entertainer,” he was “Elvis the Martial Artist." This exhibit documents his love for karate and features his personal Gi’s, his honorary Testatkarte Membership Certificate, Elvis’ 7th and 8th degree Kenpo Karate Black Belt Certificates, the original handwritten script for his 1974 karate documentary the “New Gladiators” and many other rarely seen karate-related items.
PRIVATE PRESLEY: ELVIS IN THE ARMY EXHIBIT
Elvis served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960. In this exhibit, learn more about Elvis' service to his country as you walk through his induction and time spent in the service, including his time spent in Germany. Special artifacts include Elvis' Army fatigues, dress uniforms, army footlockers, suitcases, and more.
PRESLEY CYCLES
See even more of Elvis' motorized toys in this exhibit space, which features some of our largest artifacts, including his motorcycles and John Deere tractor - plus Elvis' ski boats, on display for the first time at Graceland.
GATES OF GRACELAND
Elvis Presley changed the face of music and popular culture around the world. But not only was he the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, but he also starred in an amazing 33 films, appeared in TV specials, won three Grammys for gospel music, topped the country and R&B charts, served in the U.S. Army, was an avid reader, and so much more. And no matter where he traveled or what he did, he was always happy to return home to Memphis and spend time at his beloved Graceland - even if it was just for a night or two between tours.
COME HOME TO GRACELAND
The #1 American attraction is just a road trip away in Memphis, Tennessee. Experience 120 acres dedicated to the life and career of an American legend, Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. See the gold records, the jeweled jumpsuits, the classic cars, and, now, all-new interactive exhibits that let you experience Elvis like never before. Then, stay at Graceland's AAA Four-Diamond resort hotel, The Guest House at Graceland.
A VACATION FIT FOR A KING!
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https://www.graceland.com/________________________________
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I have visited Graceland several years back, & it has expanded so much since then, I can't wait to go back again and see all the new features and things they have to offer. I went between the years of 2005 & 2010, many things have changed since then, many more additions to see now than then, but I still enjoyed it thoroughly and plan to attend it more, hopefully, a longer stay and since they offer more, I want to do it all I hope. I took my son & my daughter with me when I went.
I truly do enjoy going places like this, and Elvis's was truly an experience then, and I would say even more so now. I loved his music and films, and I am a fan of his daughter Lisa's as well, her music, I truly enjoy. I have a unique CD of hers, possibly one of a kind, it is flawed, I keep it put up, it is rare for a CD like I have of hers. So far of all the things that have been stolen of late, this has survived so far, amazingly, and quite remarkably I must say.
I do plan to return, and since going on this site this evening and seeing how much more they have added to do, I truly am looking forward to going in the near future hopefully. A truly enjoyable place to visit then and I would bet even more so now if that is possible.
A true American Icon Elvis was and this place will always be, it's the heart of Memphis's attractions.
This last part was written by, and above that typed/copied by:
Deborah Kim B-Kennedy Hicks
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11/04/2021
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