When people think of Memphis, Tennessee one word usually comes to mind. That word is Graceland, the famous home of Elvis Pressley. If you were to visit Memphis without touring this famous attraction you could not call your trip complete. Read on and learn a little about Graceland and why you should add it to your schedule when vacationing in Memphis, Tennessee.


Graceland welcomes thousands and thousands of visitors every year. It welcomes both dedicated die hard fans of Elvis and those that are just curious as to how the man lived. The only home in the United States that gets more visitors each year is the White House. Graceland is the most popular destination in Memphis and over the years has basically become a small theme park. There are a number of different things you can do at the mansion. The first thing you must do is take a tour of the mansion itself. It will give you an idea about how Elvis lived. You will find the house interesting for sure, gaudy maybe and over the top definitely. Once you finish with the tour of the incredible house you can also see the office that Elvis used, a museum of Elvis' automobiles, personal planes used by the King and a variety of other displays and multimedia experiences. You can then wrap everything up by viewing Elvis' grave located in the Meditation Garden. The grave may or may not contain the body of Elvis, you decide. Whether you are a fan of Elvis or are just curious about Graceland, it is a must see attraction. It is one that you will enjoy and talk about for months.


If you would like to visit Graceland you can find it at 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee. The information line is 800-238-2000. Call that number to get information on current house and admission prices. Have fun.