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Advice for making the most of your time at Elvis' famous home.

The Best Graceland Tours

Andrea Zucker | Courtesy of Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau

When Elvis Presley was just 22 years old, he purchased Graceland – a 10,266-square-foot mansion that occupied a nearly 14-acre property in Memphis, Tennessee . After the singer's death in 1977, the executors of his estate found that the mansion's exorbitant operating costs proved difficult to maintain, so they decided to open Graceland for tours in 1982. Since then, more than 20 million people from around the world have visited the mansion – which now spans 17,552 square feet – and its surrounding Elvis-themed museums and shops. Read on to plan your Graceland visit.

What is Graceland?

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Graceland is a 120-acre institution dedicated to the life and music of Elvis Presley. The main draw is the mansion, but there's more to see than Elvis' former abode. Visitors can stop by Elvis Presley's Memphis, a 200,000-square-foot museum and entertainment complex. This building houses the Presley Motors Automobile Museum and a series of exhibits, such as "Elvis: Dressed to Rock," which features Elvis' performance outfits from 1969 to 1977.

The Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum, which displays the entertainer's gold and platinum records, his famous jumpsuits and movie memorabilia, can also be found here. Tourists will also have access to 10 interactive exhibits and games. Located throughout the complex, the interactive features include quizzes, a simulated golf cart ride and photo booths that put travelers on Elvis' movie posters and album covers. Finally, the complex houses two restaurants, a coffee shop, an ice cream parlor and a soundstage where tourists can watch Elvis' movies and attend live music performances.

After you learn all about the King, check out the Graceland Exhibition Center. This 80,000-square-foot venue features a variety of rotating museum exhibits, covering a variety of subjects, including motorcycles, Muhammad Ali and Van Gogh. The complex also boasts a food court, a bar and a separate, rentable event space.

No, you cannot visit Graceland without a tour. To access the site, you must purchase one of its ticket packages.

The cost per person varies depending on which tour experience you choose. Ticket packages that include access to the Graceland mansion start at $82 for adults and $46.50 for kids ages 5 to 10. Tickets can cost as much as $240 per person ages 2 and older for the "VIP" experiences, which offer access to exclusive areas, special keepsakes, meal vouchers and more.

There are multiple tour options for visiting Graceland.

• Elvis Presley's Memphis + Planes Tour : This is the basic tour option. It grants visitors access to Elvis Presley's Memphis Entertainment Complex and the Elvis' Custom Jets exhibit, but does not include access to the mansion. Tickets for this tour start at $49.75 for adults, with discounts for children.
• Elvis Experience Tour : Tickets for this tour, which start at $82 per adult, include everything in the above tour, plus access to the mansion complete with an audio tour.
• Elvis Entourage VIP : The Elvis Entourage VIP tour includes everything in both the other tour options, plus skip-the-line access to the mansion, a VIP shuttle to the mansion, access to a special exhibit, and a keepsake pass. Tickets start at $139 per person ages 5 and older.
• Ultimate VIP Tour : The Ultimate VIP Tour includes everything in the Elvis Entourage VIP, plus a guided tour of the mansion with an experienced guide, access to a VIP lounge, a meal voucher to an on-site restaurant, an archives show and tell, the chance to buy exclusive souvenirs and a photo-op. Tickets for this experience start at $202 per person; children 2 and younger tour for free.
• Inside the Graceland Archives UVIP Tour : If you're interested in the work done by the Graceland Archives Team, consider this tour, which includes everything in the Ultimate VIP Tour, in addition to a behind-the-scenes look at how the performer's most iconic costumes are cared for and preserved, how his more than 90,000 photos are cataloged and prepped for touring exhibitions, and more. Tickets for this package start at $217 per person; children 2 and younger tour for free.

The mansion tour will take about 90 minutes to complete. Those who decide to tour the rest of Graceland's offerings should budget at least 3.5 hours to explore.

Which Graceland experience you choose largely depends on your fascination with the King. Graceland visitors mention that even non-Elvis fans will enjoy the tour and the up-close look at the entertainer's famous lifestyle. Visitors also appreciate the audio tour narrated by John Stamos. They recommend upgrading your tour to one of the VIP options, saying it is well worth the additional cost.

Graceland is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. (depending on the day of the week and time of year). It closes or has abbreviated hours on holidays. The last mansion tour begins at 4 or 5 p.m., depending on the day and time of year.

The best time to visit Graceland depends on what kind of experience you want. Travelers should check out Graceland's events calendar as the complex and its hotel, the Guest House at Graceland, host numerous weekend events, concerts and day trips to Elvis' hometown throughout the year. Visitors in the mood for a festive atmosphere will want to book a trip in late November, December or early January to see the estate's holiday lights display and decorations.

Yes, you can stay overnight at Graceland. The Guest House at Graceland sits within steps of the mansion and features 450 rooms with designs inspired by Graceland, as well as two restaurants, an outdoor pool and a 464-seat theater for movies and performances, among other amenities.

Andrea Zucker | Courtesy of Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau

• Visit the mansion after 2 p.m. to enjoy fewer crowds and shorter wait times, as this is the slowest time of day. (Multiple travelers note long wait times when arriving before this time). Check Graceland's website for exact opening times; there are certain days and holidays where hours vary.
• You're welcome to bring cameras, but flash photography is not permitted.
• Video cameras cannot be brought into the mansion, attractions or gift shops.
• Note that two rooms in the basement of the mansion and the airplanes are not wheelchair accessible.
• Bring a permanent marker to sign the famous Graceland wall before you leave.

Yes. You'll find options for tours from Nashville (and more) below:

• Gray Line Tennessee:  Nashville to Memphis with Skip-The-Line Graceland VIP Tour & Sun Studio. View & Book Tickets: Viator | GetYourGuide  
• Graceland:  Elvis Presley's Childhood Home with Lunch & Transportation from Memphis. View & Book Tickets: Viator | GetYourGuide  
• Memphis Best Tours:  Memphis City Tour with Admission to One Memphis Attraction.  Viator
• Blues City Tours: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour. GetYourGuide

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How to visit Graceland, the former home of Elvis Presley

Elvis’s beloved, outré mansion is the second-most visited private home in the US, beaten only by the White House. Here are some tips on making the most of a visit to the former residence of the King.

Pay your respects for free

Time it well and you can visit Graceland ’s grounds without spending a dime. Every morning (aside from Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, when the site is closed), from 7.30am to 8.30am, fans can pass through the gates free of charge for an hour of quiet contemplation at Elvis’s graveside.

Plan around peak season

The party kicks off from 5-8 January for Elvis’s birthday celebrations, where crowds flock for a cake-cutting ceremony sometimes hosted by his ex-wife, Priscilla Presley. There are events all across Memphis, too, but plan ahead as hotels book up lightning fast. The bustle returns for the week surrounding 16 August, the anniversary of Elvis’s death, when celebrations go all out, with tribute artists in bejewelled jumpsuits and a moving candlelight vigil.

Hop on the shuttle

Combine Graceland with a visit to Sun Studio and stand in the precise spot where Elvis first belted out That’s All Right. A free shuttle whisks guests between the two landmarks every hour.

Bring the kids

Graceland is family friendly. A new entertainment complex includes interactive attractions such as an LED dancefloor quiz and a photo booth. Inside the mansion, children gravitate towards the hyper-themed rooms, including the Jungle Room, with its green carpet and neon-lit indoor waterfall.

Arrive fashionably late

Dodge the queues by visiting after 2pm, when things start to wind down, but there are still a couple of hours to take it all in before the site closes at 4pm.  

Don't miss

Sample a peanut butter and banana sandwich grilled in bacon grease — one of Elvis’s favourite eats — at the on-site Gladys’ Diner.

Published in the March 2023 issue of  National Geographic Traveller (UK)  

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A Travel Guide for Visiting Graceland on a Budget

 Taylor McIntyre/TripSavvy

Graceland, the legendary home of Elvis Presley in Memphis, Tennessee, is viewed by some as a solemn experience, while others are motivated by amusement or curiosity. Whatever your reason for visiting, no one can deny that a stopover is a unique experience that attracts people from around the world. Fortunately, a value-packed Graceland tour can be done with some advance planning.

Admission Costs

Knowing what you'd like to see at Graceland can help you save money on tickets. Different tour packages cater to different visitors, from the history buff who's a casual Elvis admirer to the full-blown Elvis fanatic.

Basic admission (starting at $41) covers the Mansion Only Tour, which is audio-guided. The Elvis Experience Tour includes exhibits of his wardrobe, automobiles, gold records, and other features. An Elvis Entourage VIP ticket adds front-of-the-line admission privileges and access to the Elvis Presley's Memphis Entertainment Complex museums and exhibits. An airplanes tour can be added on to those three ticket options for an additional cost. The most extensive and pricey selection is the Ultimate VIP tour, which includes everything the other tours offer plus a meal voucher, access to the Ultimate Lounge, a Graceland archives session, and more.

Children under 6 are free on all tours except for the Ultimate VIP Tour, though that has no charge for kids under age 2. Although there's a small fee, online orders could spare you long waits in line, allowing you to pick up tickets at will-call and be ready for your Graceland experience.

Money-Saving Tips

A few tricks can help you save at Graceland, whether you are in Memphis just for Elvis or simply want to stop by and pay your respects.

If Graceland is your main focus, you might want to consider becoming a member, which can help you cut back on costs if you are a frequent visitor .

If you'd like to visit the graves of Elvis and his family, walk up to the Meditation Garden at Graceland for free between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. (except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day). And you can always pull off Elvis Presley Boulevard and take a selfie outside the famous mansion.

Big Elvis fans will come here just for Graceland, but for most people, it is a half-day adventure at best. Regardless, look at some of the other attractions in the area and make your trip to the city memorable. One good stop is to Sun Records, where Elvis cut his first demo record . According to legend, they asked Elvis which artist he sounded like, and he answered: "I don't sound like nobody." Soon enough, they discovered a new sound that swept the nation at this unassuming Sun Studio at 706 Union Ave.

See more Memphis music highlights using the free hourly shuttle running daily on a first come first served basis. The shuttle travels between Graceland, Heartbreak Hotel across the street, Sun Studio, and Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. If you stay downtown, you can start out at Memphis Rock 'n' Soul and visit both Sun Studios and Graceland without spending on gas or parking.

Rock 'n' Soul also offers a discount on a Backstage Pass, which includes admissions to Graceland, Sun Studio, Stax Museum, and the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum.

When to Visit

The peak time for visitors is the annual Elvis Week in early- to mid-August when there are scores of special events such as concerts, movie screenings, and an Elvis Expo (off-property in downtown Memphis) of memorabilia. Reservations during this time are highly recommended, as individual events sell out months in advance.

For less stress and more value, go on a weekday and avoid times when school is not in session. The two busiest times are the August "Elvis Week" and January 8, which was Elvis' birthday.

Travel Arrangements

As you search for flights and Memphis hotel rooms, consider Graceland's location only 4 miles from Memphis International Airport (MEM). Although it's close to the airport, don't try to see the mansion on a layover. Traffic can be intense and waits at Graceland are often long. Security lines at MEM can become busy when travelers on business or holiday trips show up at the airport. Cabs are available to and from the airport.

Staying at The Guest House at Graceland is one option with discounts including admission to Graceland, seeing landmarks, and other Elvis-related events. Also, the Graceland RV Park and Campground is a less-expensive way to camp out within walking distance to Graceland and enjoy bike trails.

Hotels in the area around Graceland can be run-down or expensive. But the proximity to I-55 means you can reach a bargain room in another part of the city fairly quickly (unless it's rush hour). Some chain offerings are good values in the Bartlett area and just across the state line in Mississippi.

How Tours Work

The mansion and the visitor pavilion/parking complex sit on opposite sides of Elvis Presley Boulevard. Transportation across the street to the grounds and a headset enabling a self-guided tour of the property are included in the admission fee. The additional options available with the higher-priced tickets are on the pavilion-side of the boulevard: the jumpsuit, automobile, and airplane exhibits. You will be reminded at every turn that security cameras are watching you and that indoor flash photography is prohibited. The second floor of the mansion is off-limits; these rooms were Elvis' private quarters.

This is not the most elegant nor largest mansion you will ever see. You may be struck by the relative simplicity of Elvis' life, given his status as a world celebrity. Check out the "Jungle Room," furnished with outlandish carpeting, furniture, and kitsch, and the simple swing set he set up for his daughter Lisa Marie in the backyard. Everything here was left largely the way it looked at the time of Elvis' death in 1977.

Basic Information

Hours of operation vary by season, with longer hours during the summer months. It's possible to rent sections of the facility for private parties, and some people even get married here.

Elsewhere in Memphis

Memphis is known for more than Graceland. If you are staying downtown and using the free shuttle between Graceland and other attractions, you can maximize your time and money and have some other worthwhile visits. Highly recommended: the  National Civil Rights Museum , on the site of the former Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.

A lesser-known but fascinating attraction is a five-block-long scale model of the lower Mississippi River at  Mud Island River Park , which is connected to downtown by a sky bridge. Anyone with a love of travel or geography will enjoy this site.

Downtown Memphis is home to Beale Street , which bills itself as the "home of blues and the birthplace of rock n' roll" and has two blocks of places to enjoy Memphis barbecue or live music. 

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This Graceland Virtual Tour Takes You Inside Elvis’ Home

The magnificent mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, known as Graceland was the pride of singer and actor Elvis Presley. He spent his first night there on June 26, 1957, opening the gates to an amazing era of music history that remarkably lives on to this day. Over the 20 years he spent there, the property was “Elvis-ized,” with myriad changes to suit the eclectic taste of “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.”

Today, it’s part museum and shrine, a bucket-list destination for millions of fans, as well as Elvis’ gravesite. With more than 600,000 annual visitors, it’s the third-most visited house in the U.S., behind the Biltmore Estate and the White House. 

Ready to take a peek inside? Slip on something comfortable (we recommend “Blue Suede Shoes”), and join us for this Graceland virtual tour!

Entering the Estate

The property is located at 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard.

It’s encircled by a wall constructed of pink Alabama fieldstone, built at a cost of $65,000 and installed shortly before the Presleys moved here. 

Signing the Wall

Today, the wall is covered with graffiti and professions of affection for Elvis.

Don’t worry, there’s still room for your personal contribution, which we recommend you add before entering the gates.

The Front Gates

The gates at the bottom of the curving driveway were installed at a cost $1,339 in 1957. They were designed by Abe Saucer and built by John Dillard, Jr. of Memphis Doors.

Adorned with musical notes and artistic outlines of Elvis playing guitar, they resemble sheet music. 

The Perfect Photo-Op

There are a number of photographs like this one of a beaming Elvis posing with the gates. He would even sometimes stand here and sign autographs for fans.

Just behind the gates to the right is the guardhouse, which was added in 1970.

Entryway to Graceland

At the top of the hill is the Entryway to Graceland. Here, you’re greeted by a pair of white lions, two white iron benches and four imposing Corinthian columns flanking the front door. 

The home’s exterior is covered with a special limestone, sourced from a quarry in Mississippi. It has a tan color that contrasts pleasantly with the green shutters on either side of the eight paned windows. Surprisingly, it exudes an air of subtlety.

The Doorway

A beautiful panel of ornate stained glass sits above the doorway — four flowers around a “P” in a golden circle. The flower pattern flanks the front door as well in thin, vertical panes. 

Extravagant stained-glass artwork is found in many locations throughout Graceland.

A Little Graceland History

Before we step inside the estate, here’s a little bit of history first. The estate received its identity from the original owner, who named it Graceland Farms after his daughter Grace. 

The nearly 14-acre property remained in the prominent Memphis family for several generations, leading to the construction of the 10,266-square-foot Colonial Revival style mansion in 1939.

The King Takes Over

Under the guidance of his parents, Elvis purchased it on March 19, 1957, for the then-princely sum of $102,500. He was just 22, less than a year from his groundbreaking “Ed Sullivan Show” appearance, a breakout star looking for a little privacy and something to grow into.

He’d spent only a year at his previous “Music City” residence (the nearby 1034 Audubon Drive), ultimately realizing the constant crush of fans gathered at the driveway was too much for the neighbors. 

A National Treasure

Graceland, which has 23 rooms, was extensively remodeled by Presley (his mother reportedly vetoed purple walls and white corduroy drapes) and authentically reflects his taste, as well as style influences of the 1960s and early ’70s. 

It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

First-Floor Map

Elvis’ parents, Vernon and Gladys, and his grandmother, Minnie Mae, actually lived with him in the 17,552-square-foot dwelling, which served as Elvis’ headquarters for two decades until his fatal heart attack there on Aug. 16, 1977.

The first floor features a luxurious living room and the adjacent, slightly understated music room. On the other side of the first floor is a formal dining room, with the kitchen tucked just behind it. A ground-level bedroom, accessed from the back of the foyer, was occupied primarily by Elvis’ parents. 

Shall we take a look?

Upon entry into the foyer, you face the staircase to the second floor, which is roped off and closed to the public. To the left, behind a white urn on a mirrored pedestal, is a framed baby portrait of Lisa Marie. Elliptical arch openings on either side lead to the Living and Dining rooms.

To the right of the stairs is a short hallway which ends at a first-floor bedroom. A small table, with a mirror hung above it, is the only decoration on it. As was the case when Elvis was alive, there’s always a vase full of flowers.

The white-carpeted 15-step staircase has a white-and-gold accented railing on the right side, with mirrors covering the left wall. 

Along with the mirrors, there’s a portrait of Elvis as a young man. He’s wearing a white shirt and a placid expression. His hair is noticeably lighter, which suggests he’d recently been discharged from the Army. Elvis wasn’t able to dye his hair black when he was a soldier.

The Chandelier

The chandelier that hangs above the stairs was the third installed by Elvis. It was placed there in 1974.

Atop the stairs, at the first landing, there are blue drapes covering the wall, with gold trimming. To reach Elvis’ bedroom, you turn right to a landing that’s just outside the bedroom door.

Living Room

Immediately to the right of the foyer is the living room. It features white furniture and white carpet, with an open doorway to the music room at the far end. 

A pair of elegant rainbow-hued stained-glass peacocks captures your attention immediately. The artful cacophony of color was the creation of Laukuff Stained Glass. The birds were installed in 1974 at a cost of $9,345, a price that included several other stained-glass pieces. Elvis commissioned them as an ancient Christian symbol of eternal life and resurrection.

Custom-Made Decor

The living room boasts mirrored walls, a white-marble fireplace and a 10-foot, glass-topped, custom-made coffee table. Just inside, to the left, is a portrait of Elvis hung on a mirrored wall above a cabinet with a framed photo of his parents. 

The sofa, while not wide enough to hold Elvis’ famed “Memphis Mafia” collection of friends and advisors, was a spacious 15 feet from armrest to armrest. It was purchased for $1,375 in 1957.

Just beyond the living room, as you pass between the preening peacocks, is the music room. Originally used as a solarium by the previous owners, Elvis transformed the 17-by-14-foot space into a cozy location to entertain dinner guests on the piano. 

Several pianos occupied the room through the years, but the King’s favorite was a 1912 Knabe grand that he purchased in 1957 and had painted white.

The room also contains the ubiquitous television. Elvis had them installed in countless locations throughout the house. 

As an RCA recording artist, he received them for free from the company, which was a leading TV manufacturer. 

Dining Room

The formal dining room is located on the other side of the foyer. It has curio cabinets in both corners, black marble flooring in the center and a carpeted perimeter.

The dining table featured a hidden button, installed on the underside, used by Elvis to buzz the kitchen, which is just through an open door to the right. 

Dining Room Windows

The windows in the dining room, which face the front yard, are nearly floor to ceiling, framed by lush blue drapes with gold tassels. 

A mirror sits between the two windows, partially obstructed by a massive oak cabinet displaying a collection of silverware.

The King of Blue Drapes

Elvis loved blue drapes so much that they didn't just adorn the dining room.

The same drapes are found in the living room and atop the foyer staircase. 

The kitchen has an upscale 1970s look, right down to the appliances. It’s cozy and functional, not grand. There’s a TV (of course) on a small counter and a breakfast bar with stool seats. 

In addition to the TV, two black-and-white monitors provide the live video feed from Elvis’ security cameras. A pair of stained-glass lights hang from chains; their artwork depicts fruits and vegetables.

Top-of-the-Line Kitchen Gadgets

The refrigerator, which held all of the fixin’s for Elvis’ favorite meals, is a double-door model that was uncommon in most kitchens. The oven, a Tappan Fabulous 400, is similarly state of the art for its time. Elvis loved to own the latest gadgets, evidence of which is an early model microwave oven.

Notably, patterned carpet covers the floor. One can only imagine the mess if a griddle-fried, peanut-butter-and-banana sandwich or perhaps BBQ spaghetti (among Elvis’ favorites) fell onto the floor. 

First-Floor Bedroom

Tucked behind the living room is a small bedroom, originally used by Elvis’ parents and later by his grandmother and aunt. 

There’s a bathroom, allowing complete privacy for the inhabitant, despite its proximity to the main quarters. The bathroom’s wallpaper is decorated with poodles in various forms of fun and frolic.

Remodeled in 1974 with a yellow-and-black theme, Elvis had a lightning bolt and cloud painted on the back wall in tribute to the logo he adopted in the 1970s.

A wall in the TV room is embedded with three TVs (inspired by the knowledge that then-President Lyndon Johnson had a trio of sets to simultaneously watch the network news) with a deep-pillowed couch to relax in.

A Closer Look

If you look closer at the TV room, the ceiling and one wall are mirrored, and the carpet is yellow shag. A fireplace adds a feeling of warmth to the room, even if it appears that it was never lit.

Elvis’ collection of vinyl LPs and 45 RPM records sits on a shelf.

In-Home Theater Experience — Complete With a Wet Bar

A pull-down projector screen descended from the ceiling for movie viewing. For sound, there’s high-powered audio equipment located in custom-cut shelves in the TV wall.

A U-shaped wet bar, with yellow Formica countertop and padded elbow-rests, along with shelves of cocktail-related curios, completed the entertainment hideaway. 

Jungle Room

Added by Elvis as one of the first true “man caves,” the jungle room looked out to the backyard. It was designed by Bernard Grenadier, who also created the estate’s meditation garden. 

On the room’s north end was a built-in waterfall wall of cut fieldstone.

The Ultimate Man Cave

The rest of the jungle room features, among other extravagances, faux fur-covered Polynesian-themed furniture, hard-carved chests and cabinets, and lime-colored, shag carpet.

Note that the ceiling is also covered in the same carpet. 

A Temporary Studio Space

There are hanging ferns, mirrors, an array of jungle-themed lamps and a Tiki bar at the far end of the jungle room. Animal figures are everywhere. Elvis had a thing for primates, in particular. His favorite was a chimpanzee named “Scatter” whose previous owner was a Memphis TV personality.

In early 1976, a mobile recording unit was set up at Graceland, and Elvis transformed the jungle room into a temporary studio, from which he recorded “From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee.”

Billiards Room

Adjacent to the jungle room is the billiards room, where Elvis shot pool and relaxed with his crew. Originally a library, Elvis channeled the vision for his personal pool hall from a painting of an 18th-century billiards room. 

The room is covered in fabric — more than 300 yards of it! — including the ceiling. It reportedly took a team of workers 10 days to hang it. The project required the installation of hundreds of special rods so the fabric could extend from the walls in cascading ribbons. 

Other Billiards Room Accents

The stained-glass chandelier above the table’s green felt is surprisingly understated for a man of Elvis’ flamboyant tastes. The colors are blue and green, with a touch of red. 

A rip in the table’s green felt top remains, reportedly from a colleague’s failed attempt at a trick shot.

Second-Floor Map

The second floor of Graceland remains closed to the public out of respect for the family’s privacy. It features a master bedroom and accompanying master bathroom, a small office and a dressing room that was converted into a bedroom for Elvis’ bodyguard. 

In the rear corner, diagonally opposite the master bedroom, is the bedroom that was occupied by Lisa Marie, Elvis’ baby daughter.

Master Bedroom

Unfortunately, we can't show you the luxurious master suite because the only people allowed to enter are Elvis’ former wife Priscilla, daughter Lisa Marie and the Graceland curator. It faces the front yard and was accessed by climbing the foyer staircase and turning right. 

A door at the top of the stairs leads to a short hallway with a black-upholstered leather door that opens to Elvis’ private area. What we do know is his black bed was 9 feet by 9 feet, and beside the bed, which at one time was draped in a red canopy with large gold tassels, sat a red telephone. The bathroom where Elvis died is to the right of the bed as you enter the suite.

Elvis' Upstairs Office

While you can't see Elvis' upstairs office in person, a mock version of it was part of a VIP exhibit at Graceland.

The exhibit titled, "Elvis Through His Daughter's Eyes,"  ran from 2012 to 2014.

Lisa Marie’s Bedroom

The room occupied by Elvis’ daughter looked out on the sundeck above the jungle room with a view of the backyard. 

It contained a circular, faux-fur, canopy bed and a private bathroom.

Racquetball Building

Set aside from the house, the racquetball building was added to the grounds in 1975, coming in at $200,000, nearly twice the price of the original Graceland purchase. 

It was Elvis’ personal sports complex, with a weight-training area on the ground floor, full-size racquetball court, Jacuzzi and dressing room upstairs. His shower was equipped with five gold-plated showerheads.

Racquetball Building Lounge Area

The building also had a lounge area with leather furniture, a bar, pinball machines and a piano for relaxing after a workout. 

The court is exactly as it was the day of his death, save for Elvis’ racquet under glass, just beyond a velvet rope that keeps visitors off the hardwood floor.

Trophy Building

Known today as the trophy building, the wing was built in 1966. Elvis first used it for elaborate slot car racing tracks. 

Later, it housed his growing collection of awards. 

The Hall of Gold

The Hall of Gold is, perhaps, the most striking aspect of the trophy building.

It displays all of Elvis’ Gold and Platinum albums and singles, along with three Grammy Awards.

Elvis Memorabilia to the Max

The trophy building also displays a stunning array of stage costumes, musical instruments and movie memorabilia.

You can gaze at his birth certificate, his junior high report card and Priscilla’s spectacular wedding dress. 

Swimming Pool

Added in 1957, the simple kidney-shaped pool and cut-stone patio was a playground for Elvis and his pals. Measuring 18 feet wide and 36 feet in length, it’s virtually unchanged in the decades since he passed. 

It’s surprisingly basic: white plaster, pale-blue tiles, old-style concrete coping and a diving board without railings or stairs.

Pool Maintenance

Nobody is allowed to swim in the pool, but it has been maintained by Roy Reed for years. Reed has his share of stories, one of which features an opportunistic employee who sold tiny vials of Elvis’ pool water for $1 each. There’s also the tale of Elvis using the freshly dug pool as a temporary donkey pen.  

It’s filled with saltwater and was built at a cost of $8,481.

Meditation Garden

Just south of the pool, the meditation garden was created in 1965 as a contemplative space. Now, it’s Elvis’ final resting place, alongside his parents and grandmother. There’s also a small monument in honor of Elvis’ stillborn twin brother, Jessie.

The garden was converted to its current configuration, as a burial memorial ground, after an attempt to steal Elvis’ coffin from nearby Forest Hill Cemetery. Reportedly, the plan was to hold it for ransom. 

Elvis' Grave

Elvis’ body and that of his mother were brought to Graceland on Oct. 2, 1977.

His father was interred there two years later, followed by his grandmother in 1980. 

The Eternal Flame

Within the meditation garden, there’s a circular pool with five fountain jets, a pergola with Ionic columns and a brick wall with four works of stained glass set in arched openings.

An eternal flame burns above a plaque that includes the words “may this flame reflect our never ending respect and love for you.” 

The Barn and Stables

Built in 1939, the barn is one of the oldest structures on the property. It’s located near the rear property line and serves as a stable for the horses at Graceland.

Horses still graze in the surrounding pastures, reportedly one each for Elvis, Priscilla and Lisa Marie. The barn proudly remains a historic link to the estate’s original identity.

Elvis’ Source of Peace

The presence of the steeds and the stillness of the barn were considered therapeutic and a source of peace for Elvis. His favorite was a golden Palomino quarter horse named “Rising Sun” who was purchased in 1966. Fittingly, he named the barn “House of the Rising Sun.” 

Elvis also owned a black Tennessee Walking Horse known as “Bear.” His daughter, Lisa Marie, rode a Shetland pony named “Moriah” that Elvis led on a halter.

Vernon’s Office

The business of running Graceland was largely the responsibility of Elvis’ father, Vernon Presley.

He worked out of a little building that had the pictured hand-drawn message on a sign affixed to the door. We can't help but love the use of the word "loafing" here.

A Place of Normalcy

Vernon's office is oddly normal — like a traditional office, albeit with a number of Elvis portraits (much of them sent by fans) set here and there. It had wood-paneled walls, a collection of desks, file cabinets, a copy machine and electric typewriters. 

In a departure from the rest of Graceland, the carpeting isn’t shag, or eye-catching. It’s a tight, simple weave in a neutral color.

The Smokehouse Turned Shooting Range

A one-story, two-room brick structure was a part of Graceland Farms before Elvis’ ownership. It was used as a smokehouse by Vernon Presley to cure and smoke pork. At one time, he even raised hogs on the property. 

Later, the humble smokehouse structure was converted into a Shooting Range for Elvis and his gun-loving cronies. At the rear of the building were four thick wooden posts, with a target hung in front of them. 

One of those paper targets, loaded with bullet holes from Elvis’ many firearms, fetched $27,000 at auction.

The ‘Lisa Marie’ Aircraft

Elvis owned five planes. Two are on permanent display at Graceland. The largest is a Convair 880 purchased in 1975 for $250,000. He named it “Lisa Marie” after his daughter. Elvis spent $350,000 refurbishing it, adding two half-baths, a lounge area, conference room, sitting room and a master bedroom with a queen-size bed. 

The custom touches include gold-plated seatbelt buckles, 24-karat gold-flecked sinks, leather-topped tables, state-of-the-art 8-track stereo connected to 52 speakers and a phone system.

‘Hound Dog II’

There’s also a 10-seat Lockheed Jetstar on the grounds. Elvis dubbed it “x.” He purchased it for roughly $900,000 while waiting for the “Lisa Marie” to be refurbished. 

The interior has a funky green-and-yellow theme, and while not as customized as its counterpart, it was still luxurious. He didn’t fly on the jets for very long. Elvis died two years after their purchase, at age 42.

His Legacy Continues

Elvis fans continue to celebrate the life of the beloved rock star. Each year, there are candlelight vigils held at Graceland on the anniversary of his death.

This photo shows fans at his home on Aug. 15, 2017, to celebrate the 40th anniversary.

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Graceland Announces New Presley for a Day Tour Experience

New exclusive tour, limited to 8 people per day, offers a bespoke experience with unprecedented access to some of the Presley family’s most beloved places on the Graceland grounds.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis has just announced an all-new, highly exclusive tour that offers unprecedented guest experiences, and whose proceeds will contribute to the estate’s ongoing commitment to preserve, protect and enhance the grounds at the home that Elvis loved.

Launching September 6 , the new Presley for a Day Tour  will be limited to only 8 guests per day and provide access to some of the Presley family’s most beloved places on the Graceland grounds for the first time since it opened to the public. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy to the family’s favorite activities with golf cart rides around the grounds, a horse photo op and guided walk through the home’s front pasture, and a high-end dinner at the newly renovated Moriah’s House, which offers stunning views of Graceland’s landscape from the back pasture.

The Presley for a Day Tour is a 7-hour experience for a group of up to 4 people (2 tour groups per day available) that includes:

• Personalized Concierge Service: Concierge will work with guests to plan out their experience before arrival.
• Personal Tour Guide: Guests will have their own personal tour guide throughout their entire experience.
• Guided Tours: Tours of Elvis Presley’s Memphis entertainment complex and Elvis’ Airplanes with their dedicated guide, plus exclusive photo opportunities and special white-glove artifact experiences.
• Golf Cart Transportation: Guests will be chauffeured around the Graceland property on a golf cart by their guide and treated to an outdoor tour of the mansion grounds.
• Graceland Stable Tour & Horse Experience: Tour of the Graceland Stables before a guided walk on a horse through Graceland’s front pasture and photo op with horse with Graceland Mansion as a backdrop.
• Access to Moriah’s House: Located in the Graceland pasture, guests will have access to this newly restored space to relax and enjoy dinner, while taking in beautiful views of Graceland Mansion and surrounding grounds. Named after Lisa Marie’s pony who once was housed here, Moriah’s House has been designed exclusively for this premier tour.
• Elevated Dining Experience: High-end meal at Moriah’s House while enjoying stunning views of Graceland from the enclosed deck. From Southern BBQ favorites to gourmet delights, this exclusive dining experience will be tailored to guest preferences.
• Graceland Archives Experience: Get a glimpse into the archival work that goes on behind-the-scenes at Graceland. Whether it be conservation work on one of Elvis’ dazzling jumpsuits or cataloging one of the more than 90,000 photos, guests will get an inside look at what it takes to preserve all the king’s things.
• After-Hours Graceland Mansion Tour:  After their meal, guests enjoy a guided after-hours tour for their group of Elvis’ beloved Graceland Mansion with exclusive photo ops and white glove experiences.
• Exclusive Swag Bag: Valued at more than $450, each guest will receive a bag of items exclusive to Presley for a Day Tour guests.

Additionally, every guest on the Presley for a Day Tour will sign a Benefactor of Graceland Guest Book , memorializing their support of Elvis Presley’s Graceland and its grounds.

The Presley for a Day Tour is $6,000 for a group of up to 4 people. A portion of proceeds for each tour will go to support local Memphis charities through the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation, with additional proceeds supporting Graceland’s ongoing commitment to the beautification, preservation, and enhancement of Elvis Presley’s home and grounds.

In addition to spending the day like a Presley at Graceland, guests will also be invited to Stay Like a Presley at Graceland’s AAA resort hotel, The Guest House at Graceland . A specialty suite package offering personalized service, including breakfast-in room service any time of day, charcuterie and champagne upon arrival, turndown service with banana cupcakes with peanut butter frosting, plus a private midnight movie screening in the Guest House Theater.

The Presley for a Day Tour is just the first of many exciting and unique new events, tours, expansions, and more that will be announced over the next three years as Graceland prepares for 2027, which will mark the 50th anniversary of Elvis’ passing. The culmination of Graceland’s On the Road to 50 will be Elvis Week 2027, when Graceland hosts the largest gathering of Elvis fans from around the globe as they converge on Memphis to honor the incredible life and career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll 50 years after his passing.

Presley for the Day Tours are now available to book for dates starting September 6 through January 2025 at Graceland.com. Get More Details

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Want to be Elvis Presley for a day? This Graceland tour will give you unheard of access to the Memphis mansion

Graceland is offering a new, exclusive tour that is limited to less than ten people each day.

Starting Friday, Sept. 6, Graceland will introduce the " Presley for a Day Tour ." The tour is a seven-hour experience that is limited to eight people each day. It will provide access to parts of the Graceland grounds for the first time since it opened to the public in 1982.

Here is all you need to know about the tour.

What is included Graceland's 'Presley for a Day Tour'?

In the seven-hour-long tour, a group of four people will tour Graceland in a new way. The new tour includes:

Personalized concierge service: The concierge will work with guests to plan out their experience before arrival.

Personal tour guide: Guests will have their tour guide throughout their entire experience.

Guided tours: Tours of Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment complex and Elvis' airplanes with a dedicated guide. There will also be exclusive photo opportunities and special white-glove artifact experiences.

Golf cart transportation: Guests will be chauffeured around the Graceland property on a golf cart by their guide and treated to an outdoor tour of the mansion grounds.

Graceland stable tour and horse experience: Tour of the Graceland stables before a guided walk on a horse through Graceland's front pasture and photo op with horse with the Graceland Mansion as a backdrop.

Access to Moriah's House: Located in the Graceland pasture, guests will have access to this newly restored space to relax and enjoy dinner while taking in the views of the Graceland Mansion and surrounding grounds. Named after Lisa Marie's pony who was once housed here, Moriah's House has been designed exclusively for this tour.

Elevated dining experience: A high-end meal at Moriah's House while enjoying views of Graceland from the enclosed deck. From Southern barbecue to gourmet delights, this dining experience will be tailored to guest preferences.

Graceland archives experience: Get a glimpse into the archival work that goes on behind the scenes at Graceland. Guests will get an inside look at what it takes to preserve all of Presley's things.

After-hours Graceland Mansion tour: After the meal, guests will partake in a guided tour of the Graceland Mansion after-hours with photo opportunities and white glove experiences.

Exclusive swag bag: Each guest will receive a bag of items exclusive to Presley for a Day Tour guests valued at more than $450.

How much does Graceland's 'Presley for a Day Tour' cost?

The Presley for a Day Tour costs $6,000 for a group of up to four people. There are only two tour groups, for a total of eight people, each day.

A portion of proceeds for each tour will go to support local Memphis charities through the Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation , with additional proceeds supporting Graceland’s ongoing commitment to the beautification, preservation, and enhancement of Elvis Presley’s home and grounds.

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If you have more than 4 people in your group, an additional tour on the same day for up to 4 people may be booked for an additional $6,000.

For groups less than 4 people, guests can inquire with the Graceland reservation team and they may be able to pair them with another group, pending availability.

Guests will sign a waiver before the tour. To partake in the horseback riding experience, riders must be 18 to 75 years old, 200 pounds or less and at least 50 inches tall.

How long does the 'Presley for a Day Tour' last?

The individual tours last for seven hours starting at 11 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m.

As of the announcement, tour dates are starting Sept. 6 and lasting through January 2025 . Additional tours for 2025 will open soon.

This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Elvis Presley for a day? This Graceland tour will let you be the King

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Elvis has left the building - so go and tour it! One of the greatest attractions in Memphis, Tennessee is Graceland - the former home of Elvis Presley. It is a stunning mansion on a 13.8-acre estate and is open to the public. One can come and see the museum about Elvis, tour the opulent mansion, see the picturesque gardens, and see and tour his private jet.

Elvis certainly did not live a humble life as King of Rock 'n' Roll. After years of drug abuse, he suddenly died at his home at Graceland at the age of 42. Visiting his home is one of the best ways to really understand this iconic figure of the 1970s. Graceland is the most visited privately-owned home in the US, see here for what you need to know about visiting Biltmore Castle - the largest privately-owned house in the US .

The History Of Graceland

After Elvis died in 1977 his daughter, Lisa Presley inherited it. Since 1982 it has been open to the public as a museum and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1991 and even a National Historic Landmark since 2006. For Rock 'n' Roll fans see here for 10 places to stop on the Great American Rock 'n' Roll road trip.

• Address: 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard

The former home to the King of Rock 'n' Roll is the most visited privately-owned home in America receiving an astonishing 650,000 visitors yearly (that rivals end the White House).

• Annual Visitors: Around 650,000

At Graceland, one can see the place Elvis once called home, tour the beautiful mansion, and see the manicured gardens. One can even tour the aircraft he would fly on from performance to performance. The Memphis entertainment complex has artifacts, personal mementos, and costumes on display from Elvis and his family. Some of the things one can see include gold records, classic cars, and jeweled jumpsuits.

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Visiting Graceland

Tickets to visit Graceland are available at the Graceland Ticket Office on arrival but are also available to be purchased in advance.

• Tip: Visit On December 1st - 20th And Go On Their Graceland Christmas Tour

Hours Open May to December 2021:

• Daily: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Closed: Thanksgiving Day And Christmas Day
• Reduced Hours: Christmas Eve, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Ultimate VIP Tour

With this tour, one gets a Graceland Mansion Tour with an expert guide for each small group of up to 10 people. Enjoy a self-guided tour of Elvis' Custom Jets and have full access to Presley's Memphis entertainment complex.

• Bonuses: Access to the Ultimate Lounge and Exclusive VIP Exhibit and a Meal Voucher For The Restaurant
• Price Per Person: $190.00 (Under Two Years Old Free)
• Average Tour Duration: 4 Hours (Including Meal)

Elvis Presley's Memphis And Planes

This is a more affordable entry ticket for visiting what there is to see around the mansion. With this ticket, one can visit Elvis' custom jets, have full access to the all-new Elvis Presley's Memphis Entertainment complex, see his automobiles, his wardrobe, his gold records, more.

• Important: This Ticket Does Not Include Access To The Graceland Mansion
• Adults: $47.00 (Aged 11 and Up)
• Youth: $29.00 (Aged 5-10)
• Infants: $0.00 (4 And Under)
• Duration: Average Tour Time 2 to 2.5 Hours

Christmas Tours

Christmas tours at Graceland Mansion come but once a year! These tours feature live tour guides throughout the Graceland Mansion with stories of what it was like to spend the holidays with the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

• Adults: $90.00 (Aged 11 and Up)
• Youth: $58.00 (Aged 5-10)
• Duration: Average Tour Time 3.5 to 4 Hours
• When: December 1st to 20th

There are other tours available that cater to different budgets, these include (for more information see the Graceland website ):

• Elvis Entourage VIP: $124.00
• Elvis Experience Tours: $75.00 to $43.00
• Virtual Live Tours: $98.50
• Christmas UVIP Tours: $250.00

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Accommodation By Graceland

While one can't stay at the Graceland mansion, Graceland offers two accommodation options for visitors to choose from. After one as explored the mansion and marveled at the legacy of the man who changed Rock 'n' Roll forever, stay at Graceland's AAA Four-Diamond resort hotel called The Guest House At Graceland or at their campground up the boulevard.

The Guest House At Graceland

This is a full-service hotel with some 450 spacious rooms, two restaurants, and even a 464 seat theater for live performances and movies. It is elegant and luxurious and the gateway to visiting the Elvis mansion. For prices and availability see their website .

Graceland RV Park and Campground

While it may be nice to stay at a luxury hotel, many folks a more budget-focused and so Graceland also offers an RV and camping option. It is within walking distance of Graceland is located on 19 acres of ground just off Elvis Presley Boulevard. Check out their website for camping options.

• Full Hook-Up: $52.00
• Water And Electric: $46.00 (RVs and Tents)
• Traditional Tent: $28.00

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ELVIS WEEK 2024 TICKETS and packages

Elvis Week event tickets and packages are on sale now!

This year provides something for all types of Elvis fans, from live music to panel discussions to Elvis tribute artist competitions. The culmination of the week will be on Thursday, August 15, as fans gather at Graceland for the annual Candlelight Vigil in remembrance of Elvis’ life and legacy. It will be an unforgettable week for all who attend!

For ticket or accessibility questions, call Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322, or email [email protected] . Groups of 15 or more should call or email to purchase tickets. 

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• Graceland Soundstage Elvis Events
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ELVIS WEEK PLATINUM PACKAGE - $2070

• Q uestion & Answer with Jerry Schilling + Photo Op Aug 13 – Elvis Week Package Exclusive
• Best Seats in House for Fan Celebration Aug 13
• Best Seats in House (Rows 1-3) for Elvis: Back in Memphis Show Aug 13
• Early Entrance to King Creole Brunch Aug 14
• Pre-awards Dinner with Red Carpet Experience Op Aug 14 –  Platinum Package Exclusive
• Best Seats in House (Rows 1-3) for Elvis Fan Choice Awards Aug 14
• Reserved Seating at Fan Choice Awards After-Party  Aug 14 –  Platinum Package Exclusive
• Best Seats in House (Rows 1-3) for Conversations on Elvis Aug 15
• Platinum Package Dinner Aug 15 –  Platinum Package Exclusive
• Reserved Line Placement for Candlelight Vigil Aug 15 –  Platinum Package Exclusive
• Candlelight Vigil Concert at Graceland Chapel Aug 15 –  Platinum Package Exclusive
• Graceland Mansion Backyard Cocktail Reception  – Graceland Mansion Aug 16 –  Platinum Package Exclusive
• Best Seat in House (Rows 1-3) for Elvis: Return to Vegas Aug 16
• Artifact Show & Tell Aug 17 –  Elvis Week Package Exclusive
• Best Seats in House for Elvis: Behind the Music Panel Aug 17
• Early Entrance for 50s Flashback: Drive-in, Dinner & Dance Party  Aug 17
• Elvis Week TCB Pass Aug 9-17
• Elvis Week Parking Pass Aug 9-17
• Elvis Week Collectible Laminate & Merchandise Pack – Platinum Package Exclusive
• Dedicated On-Property Shuttle Service Aug 9-17
• Graceland VIP Tour Voucher –  must be used by December 31, 2024 \
• $150 in Food Vouchers – Good at Elvis Presley’s Memphis or the Guest House 

EPE staff will take all photos for photo opportunities. All photos will be available for download online following Elvis Week. Scheduling of Graceland VIP Tour subject to availability; tour voucher may be used anytime in 2024 either during or after Elvis Week. Food vouchers will be provided in $10 increments. No cash back on unused portion of voucher per transaction. All Platinum Package guests will be placed in the Candlelight Vigil procession at approximately 9:15 PM. Candlelight Vigil Concert will take place following Candlelight procession at approximately 11:00 PM.

ELVIS WEEK GOLD PACKAGE - $880

• Question & Answer with Jerry Schilling Aug 13 –  Elvis Week Package Exclusive
• Fan Celebration Aug 13
• Front-of-House Seating (Rows 4-7) for Elvis: Back in Memphis Show Aug 13
• King Creole Brunch Aug 14
• Front-of-House Seating (Rows 4-7) for Elvis Fan Choice Awards Aug 14
• Fan Choice Awards After-Party Aug 14
• Front-of-House Seating (Rows 4-7) for Conversations on Elvis Aug 15
• Front-of-House Seating (Rows 4-7) for Elvis: Return to Vegas Aug 16
• White Glove Photo Op Aug 17 –  Gold Package Exclusive
• Elvis: Behind the Music Panel Aug 17
• 50s Flashback: Drive-in, Dinner & Dance Party Aug 17
• Graceland VIP Tour Voucher –  must be used by December 31, 2024
• Elvis Week Collectible Laminate & Tote Bag –  Gold Package Exclusive

EPE staff will take all photos for photo opportunities. Photo will be available for download online following Elvis Week. Scheduling of VIP Tour subject to availability; tour voucher may be used anytime in 2024 either during or after Elvis Week. Guest is responsible for calling Graceland Reservations to schedule the VIP Tour in advance.

2024 Elvis Tribute Artist Packages

• Graceland Soundstage ETA Events
• Guest House Theater All Request Show (package exclusive event)
• Guest House Theater ETA Events
• Guest House Theater Elvis After Dark

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ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST VIP PACKAGE - $755 - SOLD OUT

If you are searching for the Ultimate experience during Elvis Week this year, then the VIP package is the perfect fit! With best-in-house seats for all Ultimate Soundstage events and access to can’t-buy experiences with our Ultimate winners, you will be fully immersed in all things ETA!

• ETA VIP Lunch, Ultimates Photo Op, and Soundcheck Experience Aug 9 – VIP Package Exclusive
• Best Seats in House (Rows 1-4) for An Ultimate Tribute: Salute to the 50s Aug 9
• Reserved Seating ETA Kick-off Party Aug 9 – VIP Package Exclusive
• ETA Autograph Op Aug 11– VIP Package Exclusive
• Ultimate ETA Meet ‘n’ Greet Aug 10 – VIP/Premier Package Exclusive
• Best Seats in House (Rows 1-4) for Ultimate ETA Semifinal Round Aug 10
• Best Seats in House ETA All Request Show Aug 10
• Best Seats in House (Rows 1-4) for Elvis Gospel Show Aug 11
• Best Seats in House (Rows 1-4) for An Ultimate Tribute:  Salute to the 70s Aug 11
• Reserved Seating ETA After-Party Aug 11 – VIP Package Exclusive
• Best Seats in House (Rows 1-4) for Ultimate ETA Final Round  Aug 12
• Best Seats in House the Ultimates After Dark Aug 12
• Ultimate ETA Program – ETA Package Exclusive
• Collectible VIP Badge – VIP Package Exclusive

EPE staff will take all photos for photo opportunities.

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST PREMIER PACKAGE - $535

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST PREMIER PACKAGE - $535 - SOLD OUT

Enjoy front-section seating at all five Ultimate ETA Soundstage events, access to the Ultimate ETA Meet 'n' Greet, ETA Kick-off Party, and After-Party, and a special late-night ETA All-Request Show

• Front-of-the-House Seating (Rows 4-8) for An Ultimate Tribute: Salute to the 50s  Aug 9
• Ticket to ETA Kick-off Party Aug 9
• Front-of-the-House Seating (Rows 4-8) for Ultimate ETA Semifinal  Round Aug 10
• ETA All Request Show Aug 10
• Front-of-the-House Seating (Rows 4-8) for Elvis Gospel Show Aug 11
• Front-of-the-House Seating (Rows 4-8) for An Ultimate Tribute: Salute to the 70s Aug 11
• Ticket to ETA After-Party Aug 11
• Front-of-the-House Seating (Rows 4-8) for Ultimate ETA Final Round Aug 12

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST FAN PACKAGE - SOLD OUT

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST FAN PACKAGE - $380 

Enjoy front-section seating to all FIVE Ultimate ETA Soundstage events in one easy package purchase, plus receive our exclusive package-only Ultimate ETA Program. 

• Front-of-the-House Seating for An Ultimate Tribute: Salute to the 50s Aug 9
• Front-of-the-House Seating for Ultimate ETA Semifinal Round Aug 10
• Front-of-the-House Seating for Elvis Gospel Show Aug 11
• Front-of-the-House Seating for An Ultimate Tribute : Salute to the 70s Aug 11
• Front-of-the-House Seating for Ultimate ETA Final Round  Aug 12

elvis week Individual Tickets (Non-ETA)

See seating charts above under package types. For any individual ticket purchases for events with reserved seating, you will be able to select-your-own-seat.

FAN CELEBRATION | August 13 | $10 - Benefits Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation   BUY TICKETS  

ELVIS MEMPHIS BUS TOUR | August 10 | $80 BUY TICKETS  

ELVIS MEMPHIS BUS TOUR |  August 12 | $80 BUY TICKETS  

ELVIS: BACK IN MEMPHIS | August 13 | $90 - $52 BUY TICKETS  

CLUB ELVIS | August 13 | $30 BUY TICKETS  

KING CREOLE BRUNCH & MOVIE | August 14 | $70 BUY TICKETS    

ELVIS FAN CHOICE AWARDS | August 14 | $90 - $52 BUY TICKETS  

AWARDS AFTER PARTY | August 14 | $25 BUY TICKETS  

CONVERSATIONS ON ELVIS | August 15 | $57 BUY TICKETS  

RETURN TO VEGAS | August 16 | $95 - $65 BUY TICKETS  

ELVIS: BEHIND THE MUSIC | August 17 | $32 BUY TICKETS  

50s FLASHBACK: DINNER, DRIVE-IN AND SOCKHOP | August 17 | $100 BUY TICKETS

ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST Individual Tickets 

ETA SHOWCASE | August 9 | $30 - $20 BUY TICKETS

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST KICK OFF PARTY | August 9 | $25 BUY TICKETS

ULTIMATE RETURN: SALUTE TO THE 50s | August 9 | $80 - $45 BUY TICKETS

THE JUKEBOX SHOW | August 10 | $55 - $35 BUY TICKETS

ULTIMATE ETA CONTEST SEMIFINAL ROUND |  August 10 | $80 - $45 BUY TICKETS

ELVIS GOSPEL SHOW | August 11 | $50 - $40 BUY TICKETS

ELVIS: NEXT GENERATION SHOW | August 11 | $55 - $35 BUY TICKETS

ULTIMATE RETURN: SALUTE TO THE 70s | August 11 | $80 BUY TICKETS

ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST AFTER-PARTY | August 11 | $25 BUY TICKETS

ELVIS UNPLUGGED WITH DEAN Z |  August 12 | $55 - $35 BUY TICKETS

ULTIMATE ETA CONTEST FINAL ROUND |  August 12 | $85 - $47 BUY TICKETS

ETAs AFTER-DARK | August 12 | $22 BUY TICKETS

ELVIS UNPLUGGED WITH DEAN Z | August 16 | $55 - $35 BUY TICKETS

ELVIS WEEK TCB PASS - $38

The TCB Pass provides incredible value to help you make the most of your week. With the TCB Pass, you will receive unlimited access to the Elvis Week Music Pavilion, unlimited access to Elvis Presley’s Memphis, plus free parking in Graceland’s Visitor Parking Lot every day after 5pm. One pass covers you for the duration of Elvis Week, August 9-17, 2024. Available for purchase on-site at Graceland during Elvis Week .

GENERAL TICKET INFORMATION

• Additional ticketing fees apply and will be charged at checkout.
• If you need accessible seats, please contact Graceland Reservations at 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322 to purchase your seats. Please note: The number and types of accessible seats vary by event and venue.
• All guests, times, prices and details are subject to change.
• Elvis Week tickets are non-refundable.
• Live streaming and/or recording for broadcasting of Elvis Week events is prohibited.

EXCLUSIVE TOUR EXPERIENCES - SOLD OUT

LINDA THOMPSON GRACELAND MANSION Q&A EXPERIENCE $1,250 per person. SOLD OUT Three dates available: Friday, August 9; Saturday, August 10; Monday, August 12 Only 10 experiences available per date.  An after-hours Graceland experience with special guest Linda Thompson , who dated Elvis from 1972-1976. First, enjoy a guided tour of Graceland Mansion by VP of Graceland Archives and Exhibits Angie Marchese . Then, take part in a very special Q&A session with Linda Thompson from inside the Jungle Room, as she answers your questions and shares her favorite stories and memories of Graceland. The experience also includes a photo and autograph op with Linda Thompson at Graceland Mansion. Please note: no personal cell phone photos or videos will be allowed during this experience; all photos will be taken by Graceland's photographer.

JERRY SCHILLING ELVIS AFTER DARK GRACELAND EXPERIENCE $1,250 per person. SOLD OUT Two dates:  Wednesday, August 14. Friday, August 16. Both dates are SOLD OUT Only 10 experiences available per date.  An after-hours Graceland Mansion experience with special guest Jerry Schilling who first met Elvis in 1954 and developed a friendship that lasted a lifetime. Enjoy a guided tour of Graceland Mansion by VP of Graceland Archives and Exhibits Angie Marchese , followed by a very special Q&A session with Jerry inside Elvis’ Racquetball Building, as he answers your questions and shares some favorite stories and memories of Graceland. The experience also includes a photo and autograph op with Jerry Schilling. Please note: no personal cell phone photos or videos will be allowed during this experience; all photos will be taken by Graceland's photographer.

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Elvis: The Last Tours Volume 1 FTD 4 CD Set

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As part of its ongoing live on tour series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of “ELVIS: THE LAST TOURS VOL: 1”. Released as a 4-CD 5” digipak, this set features great shows from 1977 – West Palm Beach (Feb 13), St.  Petersburg (Feb 14), Montgomery (Feb 16), Columbia (Feb 18), Johnson City (Feb 19) and Charlotte (Feb 20/21).

The concerts feature all of the songs that were recorded by the engineer during the February 1977 tour. Recorded in mono.

• Number of Discs: 4
• Total Tracks: 95
• Label: Follow That Dream
• Release Date: October 2024

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Elvis Presley's granddaughter fights scheduled creditor auction of Graceland

Riley keough headed to court to halt the auction, scheduled for thursday at the behest of a self-described lender she says used forged signatures., by juliette arcodia, diana dasrath and dennis romero | nbc news • published may 21, 2024.

Elvis Presley’s granddaughter is trying to halt the court-approved sale of Graceland, the late singer’s Memphis, Tennessee, compound.

Riley Keough, a successful dramatic actor also known as Danielle Riley Keough, has filed a claim in Tennessee civil court that alleges the creditor behind the foreclosure claim used forged signatures.

Keough, who was granted virtual control of Graceland Mansion and much of Elvis' estate after her mother, Lisa Marie Presley, died last year, alleges in the suit that the creditor's paperwork on a $3.8 million loan to Graceland trustees, with a deed of trust on the compound pledged as collateral, is fraudulent.

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In a statement, Elvis Presley Enterprises — the entity that runs Graceland and the assets of the Elvis Presley Trust — suggested the announced sale is a scheme.

“Elvis Presley Enterprises can confirm that these claims are fraudulent. There is no foreclosure sale. Simply put, the counter lawsuit has been filed is to stop the fraud,” it said.

The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Shelby County Chancery Court, alleges that the loan never happened, that Lisa Marie Presley never gave it her signature, that the creditor — identified in a public notice of sale as Naussany Investments and Private Lending LLC — doesn't exist and that the loan's notary public never notarized it.

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The suit alleges the foreclosure sale, which had been scheduled for Thursday, would thus be "non-judicial" and based on lien paperwork that violates Tennessee law.

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Naussany Investments did not respond to a request for comment Monday. Kurt Naussany, named as a defendant because the suit claims he represented Naussany Investments, said by email that he left the firm in 2015 and should not be named in the filing.

A hearing on Keough's claim was scheduled for Wednesday, according to court documents.

One of two lawyers who filed Keough's request for a temporary restraining order and injunctive relief said he could not comment on pending litigation.

Elvis bought Graceland Mansion in 1957 and lived there until he died in 1977. Five years later it was opened to the public as a music history theme park. Today it attracts roughly 600,000 visitors a year, according to the venue.

The end-of-life presence of Elvis, a white musician who brought Black American youth music and his own lascivious hips to the masses beginning in the early 1950s, transformed the grounds into a sacred temple of rock 'n' roll for legions.

Heirs, including Keough, and her mother, Lisa Marie, Elvis' only child, have vowed to keep it in the family. The estate at times had taken on debt, but grandmother Priscilla, who will be 79 on Friday, has been  credited with paying it down .

The compound, where Elvis rests, occupies nearly 14 acres.

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