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The Graceland Mansion and Museums
Graceland Mansion
Settled on 14 acres, the mansion that the Presleys called home is the second most famous house in America and one of the most visited homes in America today.
Graceland is the popular home of the great King of Rock 'n Roll, Elvis Presley. Here, you will find great shops, lodging, and Elvis' expansive mansion. Graceland is an expansive facility, and there are several tour options to choose from. Or you can choose to explore the mansion on your own with a self-guided audio tour. The Graceland Platinum Experience is the most comprehensive tour available. This guided tour takes you inside Elvis' mansion, allowing you time to explore the two on-site museums. The first museum, the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum, features actual cars from Elvis' collection, including his 1955 pink Cadillac, his Harley motorcycles, and more. This museum also features exhibits with his driver's license, his leather jackets, and other memorabilia. The Memorabilia Museum displays Elvis' personal items, such as home movies, photos, and clothing. You can also shop for gifts and souvenirs at this museum. After visiting the museums, climb on board the King's custom airplanes. In the mansion, you can take an audio tour through the rooms the King wandered through himself, enjoying narration by Elvis' own family. The tour also takes you to the Meditation Garden, the site of Elvis' final resting place. This tour begins every thirty minutes during regular visiting hours. Other tours of Graceland are also available, taking you to just one of the many sites on Graceland separately. For a bigger than life Elvis experience, treat yourself to the convenience of the Elvis Presley's Graceland Memphis Vacation Package. This package includes the Graceland Platinum Experience, giving you the most complete tour of Graceland available, as well as access to the legendary Sun Studio. This tour also includes four nights of lodging at the hotel of your choice, giving you ample time to explore this amazing musical city. You can also work with www.vacationsmadeeasy.com to customize your own vacation package. Some of the other hot music attractions you may want to visit are the popular Beale Street and Stax. Other tours to consider while you're in town are the Mojo Memphis Tour and the Hound Dog Tour, both take place in a vintage tour bus to add to the musical ambiance of the tour. Popular lodging near Graceland includes the Elvis' Presley's Heartbreak Hotel and the Days Inn Graceland, which features a guitar-shaped outdoor swimming pool. For lodging closer to Sun Studio in downtown Memphis, consider the Doubletree Hotel Memphis Downtown, the Holiday Inn Select Downtown, and the Madison Hotel. Whether you're planning a full vacation around Graceland, or just a few hours to visit the King's home, you don't want to miss your chance the home of one of the world's most popular musicians of all time! |
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Elvis Presley's Graceland Platinum Experience
Graceland
Have seen Graceland and trust me if you have not seen it, it is a must. I loved it. I could just feel Elvis's presence there. I want to go back and tour it again
-Cindy, Calhoun, Georgia Elvis Presley's Graceland Platinum Tour
I travelled all the way from Ireland to Memphis to visit Graceland.
Any true fan will know that this visit is more that your average holiday trip - it is realy an experience.
Visiting the house of Elvis, a person who had enthralled me for over 30 years, was something I had hoped for for many years - never realy expecting to get there.
I spent nearly 5 hours at Graceland - taking in every detail of every room - it was totally fascinating - seein the rooms where Elvis ate, played and recorded. The museum out back is full of fascinating articfacts - but what stopped me in my tracks was when I came to his graveside - I went cold finding it hard to believe that I was there - standing at the Grave of Elvis Presley.
Others passed by - but to them I could see it was just another stop on a tour - to a true Elvis fan it was something incredible.
To any Elvis fan who has ever thought of going - I say just do it - what ever it costs it is worth every cent.
While in Memphis the Sun Studios tour is also great - the staff give a real good talk, you get to see everything you want and you dont get rushed out of the place.
I took a drive to Tupelo next day and again its well worth it - the house and museum are excellent.
Just do it - he was and is the King - its the trip of a lifetime.
-Vincent McG, Dublin Ireland Elvis Presley's Graceland Platinum Tour
Spent the week to mark Elvis' 25th Anniversary of his death. We rocked from 8:00 until past midnight and saw the #1 Elvis impersonator at BB King's Lounge. AWESOME time and I think I'm the #1 fan of the man from Tennessee!!! He's still the King and was so generous throughout his lifetime.
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