About Graceland Air
Graceland, in the Whitehaven neighborhood on the south side of Memphis, is the world-famous estate where Elvis Presley lived from 1957 until his death in 1977. Built in the Colonial Revival style in 1939, the mansion opened as a museum in 1982 and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, who explore the grounds on an audio tour. The tour takes you through the former living quarters, the kitchen, the Jungle Room, where the star recorded his last albums, and the Meditation Garden, where the singer is buried. Beyond the main house, the Presley Motors Automobile Museum showcases the impressive fleet of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, including a pink Cadillac and a Ferrari Dino. Separate exhibition spaces also display his trophies, stage costumes, and two historic airplanes. A National Historic Landmark, the estate is subject to strict preservation regulations and is considered a central pilgrimage site for fans of music history.
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- Museum › Aviation museums
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- Address
- 3755 Elvis Presley Blvd
38116 Memphis, USA - Phone
- +19013323322
- Website
- www.graceland.com
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- Coordinates
- 35.04664° N · -90.02582° E
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- ID f076f443-079…
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Home of Elvis Presley, "The King of Rock and Roll". It's no surprise that this is the number one tourist attraction in Memphis. Think "tacky tourist" trap but don't miss it – you might be pleasantly surprised. Although it is not advisable to venture in the suburbs surrounding the site, there is lots and lots of Elvis stuff to see here - the house itself (the upper floor, with Elvis' bedroom and Lisa Marie's nursery, is not open to the public), customized private airplanes, an automobile collection, gold records, costumes, and more. Elvis Week ("Death Week" to the locals) in early August, culminating in the candlelight vigil on the anniversary of Elvis' death, is a big deal. It can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your perspective. Check out the bizarre felt-pen scribblings on the fence, some hip-ironic, some of the psycho-lunatic-fan sort. If you happen to be in Memphis during Birth or Death Week – January and August, respectively – sit downtown for a few hours just to watch the Elvis fans. Not just on Halloween, but at any time of year, you may want to dress up like the King (or like Priscilla if you're a girl) and join the party.
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