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Tour of Elvis Presley Graceland

10/06/2022 · In: Travel

Take a tour of Elvis Presley Graceland with me. #elvispresley #graceland

Growing up I kind of knew who Elvis Presley was as I would hear my Mom listening to his records. In high school I learned way more about Elvis when I dated a guy who was a huge Elvis fan. He had always wanted to head to Memphis for a tour of Elvis Presley Graceland. However, it was not my thing back in those days.

Learning more about Elvis in my teens didn’t really give me a full picture of who Elvis Presley was, until I traveled to Graceland and saw for myself. So far I have taken the tour 2 times and looking forward to another tour of Elvis Presley Graceland soon.

Tour of Elvis Presley Graceland

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Who is Elvis Presley

Born January 8, 1935 in East Tupelo, Mississippi was the king of rock n roll! Elvis Aaron Presley, born to Gladys and Vernon Presley came into this world as a twin but due to his twin brother being stillborn, Elvis became an only child.

At the age of 13 Elvis’s family moved from Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee where Elvis finished school, worked odd jobs and began singing locally. From there, Elvis’s life was a whirlwind of movies, gold records, concerts and more.

There is so much to learn about Elvis, so you can learn more by check out his bio on IMDb. I won’t get into all his accomplishments, quirks, life stories and such. I will show you his unique home, Graceland in Memphis Tennessee.

Elvis Presley passed away August 16, 1977 and he left so much unsaid and undone!!  RIP Elvis Presley.

Tour of Elvis Presley Graceland – Outside

Pulling up to Graceland in the shuttle, I actually cried. I just couldn’t believe I was at Elvis Presley’s house. To see a home, left as it was when he was alive was chilling to me. I get goosebumps every time I look at my pictures.

Even though I did a bit of research before going, the house was not what I expected inside or outside. Here is me in front of the main entrance. Very 70’s classy look on the outside. Even white lions guard both sides of the steps.

After you tour thru the house, you end up in Elvis’s backyard, which is beautiful. Horses roaming around, green grass, and you can almost feel Elvis right there enjoying life from back when him and Priscilla were together.

Elvis Backyard with Horses  #elvispresleyhorses #elvispresleygraceland

Entering Graceland

I had totally pictured Elvis’s house differently so when first walking in, I was at a loss for words. I had to keep telling myself, he was eccentric and he has been gone since the mid 70’s and things in his home are as they were that day he left us.

The patterns, furniture, decorations, layout, and more were all just so 70’s, and being that it’s now 40 years later and it all looks the same is really a freaky sight to see.

Walking from the living room into the dining room, kitchen, jungle room, bedroom and more. WOW… so neat to see all of Graceland left in it’s untouched state. The upstairs is the only area that has no access.

The only bedroom you get to see is the purple one that belonged to Minnie Mae, Elvis’s grandma.

Minnie Mae's Bedroom

Upstairs at Graceland

Priscilla and Lisa Marie still come and stay at Graceland and when they do they use the upstairs. Elvis’s bedroom is upstairs where nobody is allowed except Elvis’s family.

Stairway to Elvis's Bedroom.  #elvispresleygraceland

Living Room at Graceland

Standing in the doorway you see the stairway leading upstairs, that is roped off. Turning to your right, you see this beautiful living room/sitting room. Check out that piano! I can just hear Elvis playing and singing to guests!

Living Room at Graceland

Family Dining Room

Standing in the doorway looking upstairs, then take a left and you will step into Elvis’s dining room. Can you picture all the meals that were eaten at this table by family and friends of Elvis Presley?!

Family Dining Room

Kitchen at Graceland

The kitchen at Graceland is seriously retro. I loved it! Made me want to be standing there baking with Elvis’s Mom and Grandma.

Kitchen at Graceland

The Jungle Room at Elvis Presley’s Graceland

This was Elvis’s creation and is sure a one of a kind room! The jungle room is so unique and I’m sure there isn’t another like it anywhere.

This is a waterfall on a wall that is so unique. Elvis loved Hawaii and this Jungle room was his creation because of his love of Hawaii. Opposite the waterfall wall, is the back steps to the upstairs. The green stairs lead to the upstairs which again is off limits to everyone except family.

Check out all these fun pictures of the Jungle Room

Jungle Room at Graceland
Jungle room mini bar
Overview of the Jungle Room at Elvis Presley Graceland  #elvispresley
Green stairs leading upstairs from the Jungle Room.  #graceland
Elvis Presley Graceland
Waterfall in the Jungle Room

Downstairs Tour at Graceland

The house has some very crazy decor and colors and carpet everywhere. It’s so strange because you just don’t see homes like Elvis’s anymore. I’d give anything to call his home mine. Just check out this awesome basement!

Just check out this awesome bar, all decorated in yellow and filled with TV’s everywhere, a comfy couch, all the spirits you could ever want and even a mirrored ceiling.

TV / Bar room in the Basement

Having a game room with a pool table and cloth covered walls is a must in every house, right? Well it was in Elvis’s house and I have to say it sure is a one of a kind.

Game room in the Basement at Elvis Presley Graceland

Meditation Garden at Elvis Presley’s Graceland

Close to the end of the tour you find yourself standing at the grave of Elvis Presley. This is a very sad place for many. The bodies of Elvis, Gladys, Vernon and Minnie Mae.

Elvis Presley Grave at Elvis Presley Graceland  #graceland #elvispresley

Graceland opens it’s gates every morning to let visitors walk up to visit the Meditation Garden at Graceland for free.

There is so much more than just a house, sitting here on this beautiful land. I wanted to share Elvis’s house with you. And I will share his outbuildings, museum, and hotel with you soon.

If you ever get to Memphis, Tennessee I highly suggest you take in a tour of Graceland. Fan of Elvis Presley or not, it is really a must see for everyone, and all ages. The life and death of Elvis will never be forgotten.

So much to see and do, and these activities are a must.

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By: Sheila ยท In: Travel ยท Tagged: elvis presley, memphis tennessee

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  1. Chris Travels says

    01/04/2023 at 5:36 pm

    As unique as he was as a musician, as unique was also his home! I mean, that jungle room is so awesome, and for that time the bar and TV room is also super nice. Imagine what kind of TV room he could’ve created these days. ๐Ÿ˜€ Really interesting blog post, thanks for sharing this experience!

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    • Sheila says

      01/04/2023 at 11:38 pm

      Thanks for visiting and checking out my post about Elvis. He is truly the King, and always will be. The house is just so unique, and totally 70’s.

      Reply
  2. Linda (LD Holland) says

    01/05/2023 at 2:20 pm

    I really had no interest in Graceland or learning more about Elvis Presley. And they I saw the recent movie and found myself far more intrigued. And it sparked an interest to actually see Graceland. Seeing the Jungle Room would certainly shine another light on Elvisโ€™ character. Interesting to see all the family spaces.

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    • Sheila says

      01/05/2023 at 6:19 pm

      There are many who just never got into the “Elvis” thing, myself included. Until later in my life when I started to travel and first went to Graceland. That signed the deal right there and now I just love learning all there is about Elvis. That recent movie about Col Parker is actually a great movie, but very much untrue on many levels. Sad, because what people see on the screen, they believe. I guess nobody will ever really know the real Elvis, except Elvis and his family, but seeing his home really opens up alot of insight as well as a lot of questions.

      Reply
  3. nicole says

    01/06/2023 at 12:53 am

    Wow so much history has taken place in that home, to be be able to see where the king of rock and roll lived. I didn’t realise his family still stayed there when in the area, I just presumed the whole building was the museum.

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    • Sheila says

      01/06/2023 at 3:19 pm

      It really is neat, and something you just don’t see happening to “famous peoples” homes anymore. I mean, wouldn’t it be neat to be able to tour other icon’s homes, if they passed and had a history to leave behind. Yes, Lisa Marie and Pricilla still spend time there, mostly on holidays. They actually will close the tour when the family comes and they actually “use” the whole home. How odd would that be? Like stepping into an episode of That 70’s Show.. LOL

      Reply
  4. Melanie says

    01/06/2023 at 11:13 pm

    Elvis certainly was a character, and it shows in his house, too. That decor is unique! But it’s really cool to have a place for fans to visit and feel closer to someone they care about.

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    • Sheila says

      01/07/2023 at 3:26 pm

      I never realized how crazy people were for Elvis til my first visit there and then I started to dig more into Elvis and the history. It’s so neat how Graceland is keeping Elvis alive for his forever fans.

      Reply

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