Graceland
Time Needed: full-day
Experience Type: American icon, offbeat & fun
Graceland, Elvis Presley’s legendary home, honors the life and legacy of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll. This cultural landmark highlights his role as a generational voice, bridging racial divides in music and shaping global pop culture as an enduring American icon.
MUST-DO CHECKLIST
- Tour the Graceland Mansion – Take an audio-guided iPad tour through Elvis’s home, including the famed Jungle Room, for a glimpse into the spaces that defined his legendary life.
- Visit the Gravesite – Walk the peaceful Meditation Garden to pay respects to Elvis, his parents, and grandmother, whose memorials make this a moving experience for fans worldwide.
- See Elvis’s Airplanes – Climb aboard the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II, Elvis’s custom jets, to see the King’s luxurious, gold-plated style of private air travel.
- Visit Elvis Presley’s Memphis – Explore exhibits showcasing Elvis’s legendary jumpsuits, gold records, and personal artifacts, offering an in-depth look at his career and cultural impact.
- See the Car Collection – Discover Elvis’s impressive lineup of classic cars and motorcycles, including his Pink Cadillac, a 1973 Stutz Blackhawk, and a 1975 Dino Ferrari.
Itinerary Idea: Round out your Elvis-themed Memphis trip with a day tour to his childhood home in Tupelo. Enjoy a narrated coach ride, then visit Elvis Presley’s birthplace, the museum, and Tupelo Hardware Company—the store where he received his first guitar.
Photo Credit: Julian Harper/Memphis Tourism