Pilgrimage Tour for Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, TN
When you think of the King of Rock & Roll, who comes to your mind first?
This is a story I heard by chance on a TV program before. Elvis Presley is the highest-paid man in America even after his death. I think Elvis Presley, a truly amazing and legendary singer, is the real King of Rock & Roll.
Elvis Presley’s mansion and museum,
which is called “Graceland,” is located in Memphis, TN.
If you are a fan who loves and misses
Elvis, I recommend that you visit. This is also a must see when visiting Memphis,
TN. ^^
Graceland Travel Tips
Address: Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis,
TN 38116
Phone: (901) 332-3322
Business Hours- Open 7 days a week
9 am-4 Pm
1. Graceland Tickets
-It is convenient to book tickets in
advance on the Graceland website below.
-One-day ticket to visit the museum is
$26-$47 and takes about 1.5-3hrs.
-A one-day ticket to visit the museum
and mansion together is $43-$75 and takes about 3-4 hrs.
-Aside from that, tickets for a
private guide or a special Christmas visits are more expensive.
- It is always safer to book your
year-end tickets early.
2. Graceland Tour & Guidelines
-Mansion tour, about 10 museums, 4
restaurants, a gift shop, etc.
-The rules in Graceland prohibit
visitors from taking videos insides the mansion and museums on the grounds of
Graceland. You can take pictures inside the building, but there is a rule that
you must take pictures without a flash, and the photos you take cannot be
published.
3. Accommodations nearby
-It is located about 10 minutes by car
from Memphis Airport, TN, so it is convenient for visitors from far away.
-There are a lot of hotels near
Memphis Airport, and they have accommodations within Graceland.
In this story, I will share all my
journey of Graceland to feel the trace of Elvis Presley we still miss & love.
My family lives about 5 hrs.- drive
from Elvis Presley’s mansion and museum which is called “Graceland” and visited
there for our children’s fall break last month.
I was able to see and read a lot of
things about Elvis, but unfortunately due to the rules, I can’t share my
personal photos in all the buildings with you.
The pamphlet we received with our ticket of Graceland shows the maps of the museums, and notes for visitors.
There are various types of tickets on the website. My family bought tickets to visit both the mansion and the museums.
We booked our tickets on online in
advance and got actual day passes at the ticket office on the day we had a tour.
As a first journey in Graceland, we watched
about a 10-minute movie that briefly described Elvis’s career as a singer in a
small movie theater before starting the mansion tour.
After the movie is over, we get out of
the building and take the shuttle prepared to enter Elvis’s mansion, which is
located across the road.
There are exhibits on where Presley
grew up as a child, Tupelo, Mississippi, his cars, careers as a singer and
actor, private planes, his only daughter Lisa Marie Presley’s growth process,
and singer careers.
Once you enter the gated main door, drive a few more minutes and we saw the main building below.
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When we entered the main entrance of the mansion, there was a white grand piano used by Elvis on the right and a seating area with a sofa. To the left was a large and colorful dining room.
In the dining room, high-quality
European dishes and a splendid and stylish Chandelier stood out. And there is a
white carpeted staircase directly opposite the front door leading to the second
floor.
The 2nd floor is a private
space that Elvis used only for his family during his lifetime, so it is not
open to visitors, even after his death, in order to respect his privacy.
After passing the stairs, a large
kitchen and family room are connected to, and there is also a luxuriously
decorated bedroom and bathroom. And in the basement, there is a home cinema
with several TVs.
If you go out the back door from this
building and walk a little, you will be connected to other buildings, and there
are total of 4-5 small annexes. It was mainly used as a space for games or
exercise.
Elvis likes a lot of sports such as
billiards, handball, racquetball, and shooting, so there was equipment for each
exercise in the annex. What was interesting is that he liked Asian martial arts
so much, so he actually spent a lot of time to learn martial arts. ^^
In the backyard, there was a swimming
pool and horses in the fence, and there was a large playground for the only
daughter, Lisa.
The prairie was very wide and
beautiful.
And as you can see in the picture
below, Elvis’s tombstone is kept next to the pool. In addition to all the above
photos, numerous photos, wedding gowns, stage costumes, memorabilia of his
wedding day and many videos are displayed like a museum at Presley’s mansion.
This restaurant serves classic Southern U.S. BBQ.
My family chose pulled pork, chicken, and fried catfish for the main menu.
For side dishes, I chose baked beans, green beans, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and chicken soup. We also chose cornbread, one dessert, and soda. The set menu includes 3 mains, 2 side dishes, cornbread, one dessert, and a soda drink for $16.99.
After a nice lunch in the complex, we
went to the Airplane Museum first among the many different museums.
About 10 museums are all gathered in
one place.
These are pictures taken from the
exterior of the museum.
In the Airplane Museum, everybody in
line stayed 6 feet apart to keep social distance for Covid-19 and were able to
get inside the plane slowly.
A large plane had many amenities such
as a dining room, meeting room, bedroom and TV, a lounge where you could relax,
and a game room.
This is the private plane he used with
all the staff to go to concerts in other States.
And the small plane was the size of a
large helicopter.
The video below shows our arrival at Graceland, walking around the parking lot, and walking towards the entrance, and eating at a restaurant.
It’s a pity that I couldn’t capture the
inside of the building, but I hope you enjoy it with the music.😀
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1. Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Address: Dixon Gallery and Gardens
4339 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
Not far from the University of Memphis, the University gardens, and the history museum make it a great place to visit.
-The outdoor garden and art gallery are together, so you can appreciate the beauty of both picturesque nature and fine art collections at the same time.
-The garden has five species
and twenty-four cultivars of hydrangeas, and you can see a greater variety of flowers in spring
and summer. There was also a long & beautiful walking path alongside the
garden.
-The art gallery exhibits works by different artists from different
periods.
-If you look at the event calendar on the website, various events are held
every month in the gallery.
-A variety of programs are available for all ages, including study programs
for children, yoga and meditation classes for adults, and Wine Tasting. As an
annual member, you can participate in all events for free or at a reduced
price.
-Let me introduce one more thing. Near the main entrance of the Dixon
Gallery, there was a statue called The Three Shades by the famous French
sculptor Auguste Rodin. The precise meaning of shade in this work is soul. The
original work is on display at the Rodin Museum in France. They put a copy on
display here in the Dixon Gallery, I felt like I lucked out.^^
The 32-second video below shows you the detailed description of statue.😀
2. Germantown
Different from the name, many immigrants from all over the world gather to do business, and there is an upscale outdoor shopping mall, so it was a great place to shop and eat. We tried the fusion Korean restaurant in Germantown.
Kohesian
Address: 1730 S Germantown Rd #115, Germantown, TN 38138
Do you like Korean food or would like to try Korean fusion food in Memphis, TN?
If so, you’ve made a best choice.^^ They serve a variety of Korean food and Korean fusion food. Especially, combinations of Mexican food and Korean food, such as Kimchi tacos, and Korean food combinations such as Bulgogi ramen were very interesting. We tried Korean style-original fried chicken, Kimchi pancake, bibimbap, & beef ramen.
All the dishes we ordered were so delicious with fresh ingredients. As a bonus, the interior of the restaurant is beautiful and clean, so you can eat more comfortably.
3. IKEA in Memphis, TN
Address: 7900 Ikea Way, Cordova, TN 38016
About a 30-minute drive east of Graceland, there is an IKEA, a favorite of many. There is no IKEA in Knoxville, where I live, so I was happy to visit IKEA while staying in Memphis. ^^
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