This was a must see while in Memphis. It’s Graceland and the King of Rock N Roll.
I took a million pictures but won’t post them all here. You start out at the museum part which is actually across the street from Graceland itself. They take you over to the house on a shuttle bus.
The house is pretty much the same as it was in 1977 when he passed. The upstairs is off limits but you get to see the rest of the house.
You finish up by the pool where Elvis and his deceased family are laid to rest. After you return to the museum and see memorabilia, cars, etc.
I loved it.
What can I say about Graceland that hasn't been said? It is an awesome place which is better than what anyone can write about it. Elvis has such an awesome, crazy, fun, and sad story. Graceland tells all these stories and love his stories. His Home and Museum really brings him to life. Graceland has so many different rooms which bring his decorating style to life. From his shag carpet walls, the peacocks on the walls, 3 TV Room to watch football, and all the other crazy rooms to see.
Incredible, exciting and surprising place. The only thing missing was for the staff to explain better how the flow of the tour works, as the place is huge, there really is a lack of directions and tips. But for Elvis and the wealth of content, it was worth it.
We went there reluctantly because friends came in from out of town. We were pleasantly surprised. It actually was a good time. I was impressed with all of the museums they had there. We spent about 3 hours there and still didn't do the whole tour. Some of the areas were closed. The price we paid was reasonable. And our guests were first-timers also. And they said they really had a great time.
Overall, it was a great tour. Not sure if the iPads they give you for the tour are a good idea or not. Mine was messed up and kept falling out of the case and outside it was too bright to read. Wish we could have gone upstairs. Glad we went. Must do in Memphis.
Neat place to visit if you love THE KING! Staff was friendly and helpful. Lots of information to take in. Parking was easy. There's plenty to do and see. Great souvenirs. It's definitely a must for Elvis fans. Buy tickets in advance.
It was a humbling experience. My curiosity of Elvis Presley developed after watching the recent Elvis movie. Since then, I have been very vocal of my strong interest to visit The Graceland and to discover more things about the legendary icon. The Graceland tour was the highlight of our trip. It is by far the most engaging museum I have visited. Mind you, I am a fan. We purchased the basic tour which was $75+usd (I believe) per person and we found that it was sufficient unless the VIP package offers the access to the second floor of the main house. My research said that the second floor is closed for the family. The access, parking, transit to/from the mansion, security, service were all commendable and efficient. If I could recommend one thing, try to allot a day for you to savor the whole thing. If you are an Elvis fan, THIS IS WORTH YOUR TIME.
We opted for the "cheap" tickets which are for the museum only, does not include the mansion. It's definitely a cool experience and certainly happy we can say we visited but honestly it is WAY overpriced. People continue to pay $200+ for this which is why I guess they are able to continue doing so.
Nice place to visit. I would recommend it to anyone in Memphis, it has a lot of history. Make sure you pick the right tour for you, not all of them include everything. Also there is a lot of walking and unlike the zoo, renting a scooter isn't going to work.
Had a wonderful time. It was decorated for Christmas. Staff was amazing and very accommodating to our every need. Can't wait to visit again. Definitely checked one off the bucket list. Tip* before you head to Graceland, become an insider. Less than $25 annual membership and you will get a ticket at half price when you buy a full price ticket. The membership gets you discounts on food at the museum and at the gift shop in the hotel lobby at the Guest House. Make sure you go to the theater in the Guest House and enjoy a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with chocolate milk in the lobby after the movie. Go to Marlow's for dinner, they provide a pink Cadillac limousine to and from the hotel.
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