Once Elvis Presley's private home--and the place he died in 1977 at age 42--Graceland now is a museum dedicated to the famous entertainer. The mansion sits on a large estate that opened to the public in 1982. Tour the 23-room house to see its opulent and often tacky decor, providing insight into the mind of one of the world's most beloved music icons. To suit his unusual tastes, Presley extensively modified the estate, most notably adding a wrought-iron gate shaped like a book of sheet music. Just a year before his death the singer converted one of the rooms into a recording studio, where he worked on his final two albums. Use our Memphis road trip planning website to visit Graceland on your trip to Memphis, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
Graceland reviews
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Really recommend a visit here. Elvis's home much smaller and less grand than expected but it definitely felt like a lived in home by Elvis and his family. All the exhibitions over the road from the..... more
Really recommend a visit here. Elvis's home much smaller and less grand than expected but it definitely felt like a lived in home by Elvis and his family. All the exhibitions over the road from the..... more »
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John was THE BEST tour guide!! We went last year and this year for the UVIP and had John both times. He is VERY knowledgeable and very thorough. He takes his time to make sure all questions are...
John was THE BEST tour guide!! We went last year and this year for the UVIP and had John both times. He is VERY knowledgeable and very thorough. He takes his time to make sure all questions are... more »
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Amazing experience. Went to the tour after seeing the Elvis movie and I was not disappointed. There was so much to see and the entry was easily worth it. Spent over 5 hours here and that was without reading everything. From the mansion, car museum, records, awards, costumes I was amazed with every step. Best museum I've been to hands down.
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Elvis is my mothers favorite person, even more so than my father! So I’m shocked it took me over 40 years to come say hi. I took a million pictures here and I’m so sad I can only post 50 so you’ll have to go to see the rest! This place is amazing! I felt so many emotions walking through this home and then through all the museums across the street. I felt like every aspect was so well thought out, creating an emotional response in me. From the good to bad to sad, you get it all. I highly recommend the VIP experience, too. You get to see rooms others don’t get to, plus depending on your level of VIP you either get a tour guided group or a headset. Granted, it’s a little costly, but I think it was worth it. If you find yourself in Memphis, I can’t say enough great things about Graceland. Make sure to stay at the Guesthouse, too!
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