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Virtual Elvis Week 2023 Live From Graceland

Fans who can’t make it to Memphis for the celebration can enjoy Elvis Week from home. Virtual Passes on-sale now.

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Virtual Elvis Week - Live from Graceland, August 9-16, will allow viewers to celebrate Elvis with an online experience and unique fan experiences.

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Virtual Elvis Week 2023 Live From Graceland

Jun 23, 2023 | BusinessWire

Fans who can’t make it to Memphis for the celebration can enjoy Elvis Week from home. Virtual Passes on-sale now.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–For fans who are unable to visit Memphis for Elvis Week 2023 , Graceland is excited to announce that Virtual Elvis Week will return again this year! Virtual Elvis Week 2023 – Live from Graceland, August 9-16, will allow viewers to celebrate the legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll through an online experience with live concert events, conversations with special guests, ultimate contests, and unique fan experiences. Highlights include an Elvis Music Salute, Ultimate ETA Contests, Elvis ’68 Special and Aloha from Hawaii events, Conversations on Elvis, and A Celebration of Lisa Marie Presley, among others.

Virtual Elvis Week 2023 will be live streamed in pristine HD with soundboard audio, so Elvis fans will be able to experience Elvis Week as it’s happening. All shows included in each pass can be watched live, plus every event is rewatchable for 10 days after its conclusion so fans can relive your favorite moments again and again.

There are three Virtual Elvis Week Pass options: The Elvis Super Fan Pass, The Elvis Tribute Artist Pass, and The Elvis Fan Pass.

The Elvis Super Fan Pass is the premium offering and was created for the ultimate Elvis fan who doesn’t want to miss a thing. This pass features virtual access to ALL 9 Elvis Week Soundstage events on Aug 9-16 . Enjoy everything from Elvis tribute artist shows and competitions to Elvis music salutes, conversations, a celebration of Lisa Marie Presley, and more! PLUS – as a special bonus – enjoy a pre-recorded virtual tour of Graceland Mansion and Elvis Presley’s Memphis Entertainment Complex, including the exclusive ELVIS movie exhibit, hosted by Angie Marchese, Graceland’s VP of Archives and Exhibits!

The Elvis Tribute Artist Pass features access to the four marquee Elvis tribute artist shows on August 9-12 as they premiere: two show featuring past Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winners – Elvis Ultimate Hits and Eras of Elvis; plus the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Semifinal and Final Rounds where a new winner will be crowned. Enjoy performances from more than 25 of the very best Elvis tribute artists in the world.

The Elvis Fan Pass features access to five marquee Elvis Week events as they premiere on August 13-16 : Elvis Music Salute, Elvis ’68 Special Enhanced Screening, Conversations on Elvis, A Celebration of Lisa Marie Presley, and Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii 50 th Anniversary Concert.

For additional details and to purchase a pass, visit VirtualElvisWeek.com .

As always, Graceland will also livestream free-of-charge the annual Candlelight Vigil held at Graceland on the evening of August 15.

There are also great tickets still available to many of the Elvis Week events if you want to join us in person. Find out more at ElvisWeek.com .

About Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland, in Memphis, is music’s most important and beloved landmark, with hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world visiting the historic home each year. Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) manages the operations of Graceland and its related properties, including Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland’s entertainment and exhibition complex over 200,000 square feet in size; the new 80,000 square feet Graceland Exhibition Center featuring rotating exhibits; the AAA Four Diamond Guest House at Graceland 450-room resort hotel; and the Graceland Archives, featuring thousands of artifacts from Elvis’ home and career. EPE also produces and licenses Elvis-themed live events, tours, and attractions worldwide. Graceland Holdings LLC, led by managing partner Joel Weinshanker, is the majority owner of EPE. Graceland is the only attraction worldwide to ever receive ten USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards including “Best Holiday Historic Home Tour,” “Best Tennessee Attraction and Iconic Landmark,” “Best Musical Attraction,” “Best Historic Southern Attraction,” and the #1 “Iconic American Attraction.” The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards named Graceland the most popular attraction in Tennessee and one of the top 25 landmarks in the world and Rolling Stone named it one of 10 Great American Music Landmarks. For more information on EPE and Graceland, visit www.graceland.com .

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Elvis Presley’s Graceland to offer virtual live tours for the 1st time

Elvis Presley fans now have the opportunity to virtually tour Graceland for the first time.

The tourist attraction in Memphis, Tennessee, is offering a two-hour guided virtual tour that includes an inside look at the late music legend's mansion, the private jet he named after his daughter, Lisa Marie, and his entertainment and exhibit complex, which is named "Elvis Presley’s Memphis."

The interactive tours will be led by Elvis Presley Enterprises' vice president of Graceland Archives and Exhibits, Angie Marchese, and streamed through a private Facebook Group.

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As of now, three virtual tour dates are available: Jan. 27, Feb. 25 and March 25. Tickets for the tours cost $100 per person.

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Graceland, which attracts over 600,000 visitors annually, is still open in a limited capacity for in-person tours. The mansion was closed from March to May in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several guidelines have been implemented at the tourist attraction to ensure COVID-19 healthy and safety guidelines are met, according to Elvis Presley Enterprises.

"All associates wearing masks, temperature checks for both guests and associates, 6 feet social distancing markers placed throughout the property, enhanced sanitization procedures featuring commercial-grade continuous cleaning, hand sanitization stations and touchless payment options," according to a May 2020 release.

"In a typical year, Graceland hosts visitors from over 125 countries and from all 50 states. And, although Graceland remains open for limited capacity in-person tours, now, more than ever, people are looking for quality entertainment experiences they can enjoy from the comfort of their own home," Debbie Miller, CMO, Elvis Presley Enterprises, said in a statement.

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"For those who have always wanted to visit Graceland but never had the chance, to those who’ve been here many times and are looking for a bespoke Graceland experience, this tour is for them," her statement continued.

Fans who purchase the virtual tour will also have access to it for 72 hours following the livestream.

Tickets for the virtual tour are on sale now at Graceland.com.

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For the first time, Elvis Presley ’s Graceland home can be visited in a virtual live tour, when the events begin next week.

The Graceland Virtual Live Tours promise never-before-seen highlights of the famous mansion in Memphis. Also included is access to the Lisa Marie jet and Elvis Presley’s Memphis exhibit and entertainment complex. During the two-hour tour, guests will be able to see the King’s cars, jumpsuits, gold records, and movie memorabilia.

Angie Marchese, VP of Graceland archives and exhibits, will host the tours, which begin at 8am on Wednesday, January 27. Organizers promise that items on show will very from tour to tour, making each one unique, and that viewers will have the chance to ask Marchese questions throughout the event.

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The Mansion element of the tour will begin at the front door of Graceland and conclude in the Meditation Garden. Inside the mansion, the camera will go “behind the ropes” to offer rare insights and commentary, and participants will get a look onboard Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie’s Convair 880 jet, which he dubbed the “Flying Graceland.” This features two half-baths, a lounge area, a conference room, sitting room, and master bedroom. Viewers will then visit Elvis Presley’s Memphis and continue through 200,000 square feet of Elvis-themed exhibits.

“We are thrilled to now offer Graceland Virtual Live Tours to Elvis fans around the world,” said Debbie Miller, CMO, Elvis Presley Enterprises. “In a typical year, Graceland hosts visitors from over 125 countries and from all 50 states. And, although Graceland remains open for limited capacity in-person tours, now, more than ever, people are looking for quality entertainment experiences they can enjoy from the comfort of their own home. For those who have always wanted to visit Graceland but never had the chance, to those who’ve been here many times and are looking for a bespoke Graceland experience, this tour is for them.”

Graceland Virtual Live Tours are priced at $100 and take place from 8am CST on January 27, February 25 and March 25, 2021, and further dates will continue to be added. The tours will be presented live via a private, closed Facebook Group and are to be archived for 72 hours afterwards, so that guests can watch again as often as they choose. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online or by calling 800-238-2000 or 901-332-3322.

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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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I know that this is the biggest investment many families make in their young person's future. And I think you should make that with all that information you can get, and a campus visit is essential. We have a virtual campus visit that you can do. We have an in-person campus visit you can do. Visit Fridays occur almost year round on our campus. We recruit year round-- we even have tours in Spanish. We will meet you where you're at to make sure that you get all the information you need to be really confident in your college choice, and we believe we will rise to the top. Often the first question I get when I'm wearing a Graceland sweatshirt or T shirt at the airport or something like that is oh Graceland University, Elvis, and they think of Elvis Presley, the king of rock'n'roll, right? But actually Graceland was founded in 1895, long before he was born. When they came to this area, to look at it for a college. They commented on the graceful land, the rolling hills, that beautiful natural environment that we're surrounded by. I don't think I could have picked a better environment to nestle a college in for students to focus on themselves.

Once I became a student ambassador, last summer, I realized I wish I would have taken a tour. I wish I would have known more about it because giving tours to students, I've realized how much information I give out. And that's how much information I didn't know when I first was going into college. So it's definitely beneficial to take a visit.

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Graceland tours: the best options & what to expect.

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

The Best Graceland Tours

Andrea Zucker | Courtesy of Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau

A visit to Graceland is a popular activity for both Elvis fans and Memphis tourists.

Note: Some tour providers on this list may be running more limited operations due to COVID-19 or may impose testing or vaccine requirements. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.

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?

• Where is Graceland located?

Is Graceland open for tours?

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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' Tupelo," which explores Elvis' early life in his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi. 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.

Where is Graceland located?  

Graceland   is located in the Whitehaven community of Memphis, nearly 3 miles west of Memphis International Airport and 10 miles south of downtown.

Yes, Graceland is open for tours.

The cost per person varies depending on which tour experience you choose. Expect to pay about $30 to $200 for children 10 and younger. Adults can expect to pay around $50 to $200 per person. Keep in mind: Higher ticket fees mean a premium experience complete with VIP access, 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 $48 for adults, with discounts for children.
• Elvis Experience Tour : Tickets for this tour, which start at $77 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 $128 per person.
• 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 $196 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 1/2 hours to explore.

Tourgoers can purchase tickets online or at the box office on-site. Tickets purchased online can be printed at home or downloaded on a smartphone (which saves time). You can also choose to pick up your tickets at will call; you must have a photo ID to pick them up. Patrons may also purchase a multiday ticket to access Elvis Presley's Memphis for an additional one, two or three days. Multiday tickets start at $17 per adult and can be purchased on-site only.

Tickets for exhibits at the Graceland Exhibition Center are not included in any Graceland tickets and require additional entrance fees. Tickets for those exhibits can be purchased on Graceland's website.

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 daytrips 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.

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.

Patrons can reach Graceland by car. On-site parking costs $10. The lot is located next to Elvis Presley's Memphis and the ticket booth. The only way to get to the mansion itself is by shuttle, which is included in your ticket price. The shuttle pickup is across from the ticketing pavilion.

There are also a few public transportation options. The Memphis Hop, a hop-on, hop-off bus tour, makes stops every hour at several attractions in the city, including Graceland. This bus generally runs Wednesday through Saturday (it may not operate on Fridays during select months), and tickets cost approximately $35 for adults and $25 for children ages 4 to 12. Memphis Area Transit Authority No. 42 bus route stops close to Graceland.

Nashville sits about 215 miles northeast of Graceland (an approximately 3 1/2-hour drive).

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.  View & Book Tickets »
• Blues City Tours: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour. View & Book Tickets »

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Graceland Virtual Tour

Hi everyone! Welcome back to another one of our weekly blogs. This is the place where you can get your amazing virtual tour content.

Today, we are going to take a trip to Memphis, Tennessee. There are so many great landmarks in this city, but a particular one is very iconic– Graceland !

If you are not familiar with Graceland; Graceland is a 13.8 acre estate that was previously owned by the legendary singer and actor, Elvis Presley. The estate was purchased by him in 1957. When Elvis Presley died 1977, his daughter, Lisa Marie Presley became the owner. Now, the public are allowed to visit the premises and take a full tour. Graceland is the most visited home in the United States.

Should we see what all of the hype is about? I sure do! I mean, come on, who doesn’t want to go visit the King of Rock n’ Roll’s house? Graceland may be a huge property, but I am going to show you the best and important spots throughout the whole property.

Are you ready? Let’s get started on our Graceland Virtual Tour!

Welcome to Graceland

Before we head inside, I want you to take a look at the beautiful outside exterior. Before the stairs, you are greeted with two white statues of lions. It also has four tall white pillars in front of the house. The center of the house is a white color and each side is made up with a tan-colored limestone. Alright, time to go in.

Starting off once we step inside is the foyer. The one thing that pops out the most in this area is the crystal diamond chandelier attached to the ceiling. It definitely brightens up the place! There is a white stairwell that leads you to the upstairs along with mirrored walls directly next to it, topping it off with a photograph of the king himself hung up.

Living Room

Inside the Graceland estate, you are greeted with the living room. This room is a majority of a white color with some mirrors. There is some stained glass art of giant peacocks which brings out a pop of color to the living room along with some blue drapes. It is furnished with a long white sofa, two white chairs that are catty cornered and a mirrored coffee table. There is a marble fireplace that blends in well with the aesthetic.

When you pass the colorful stained glass art of the peacocks, you will notice that there is another section attached to the living room. This is the back room of the living room; where the Presley family would play music and watch television. It has great lighting in here with the sun shining through the windows. Continuing with the all white aesthetic, There is a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, a small white-leathered sofa with a coffee table in front of it, a white vintage television set, and topping it off with an all white piano.

With all of the white colors, It must be hard keeping it clean! Kudo’s to the Presley family for that. We are just getting started though let’s continue this Graceland Virtual Tour.

Dining Room

Off to the right of the foyer room is the dining room. Now, if you think the chandelier in the foyer room was great, nothing can beat the one in the dining room. This one is fairly huge and very elegant. Below the chandelier is a dark colored mirror dining room table . It already has plates, glasses, floral, and so much more still placed on top. Surrounding the dining room table are eight chairs that complete the whole set. Behind the table and chairs, placed along the wall is the China cabinet.

The flooring is white carpet, but right in the center where the dining room table and chair are is black marble tile flooring. There are a few giant windows finished off with blue colored drapes; the same ones from the living room. Here is a fun fact for you; each year around Christmas time, the blue drapes get changed to red drapes!

This kitchen may look like it needs to be updated, but think about it, it was designed in the 70’s. That is what makes it iconic. This is where all the family dinners were made and where some would hang out at.

The kitchen in Graceland has glossy wooden finish on the walls, the cabinets, drawers with a white kitchen countertop. There is red and green carpet flooring. Above are colorful kitchen lamps hanging that go very well with the floor.

It also has your typical kitchen appliances like a stove top, microwave, sink, refrigerator, and more! That is all for the kitchen; off to our next room on this Graceland Virtual Tour.

Welcome to the basement! This room here was made to be the ‘movie room’ of Graceland.

I honestly love the color contrast here. The basement has an asthenic of yellows, blacks, and some whites. The walls have a mix of all three colors. Along the wall are three vintage television sets that are built in with a movie player and records right besides it.

The basement is furnished with a gigantic black couch with a pattern of white and yellow pillows on top. It looks so comfy that I can totally see myself taking a nap there. There is also a coffee table placed front in the center of the couch, and two black ottoman chairs in front of that. Across, is a fireplace with their signature mirror walling. We cannot forget the amazing mirrored ceiling above!

Down the basement has a bar area in the corner too. It has a yellow/tan L-shaped island with five leather barstools. There are some objects behind the bar that belonged to Elvis Presley that are on display and also a sink.

There is also a room in the basement where they would play pool. Of course, there is a pool table present and some home decor. The cool thing about it is that there is fabric everywhere! From the walls to the furniture which matches perfectly. Elvis Presley did all of these decorations himself.

That was a lot for one area, on to the next room of the Graceland Virtual Tour.

Jungle Room

Way down in the jungle room! This is the iconic room where Elvis Presley would listen, play and record his own music.

The carpet is a green color as well as the ceiling. Yup, There was carpet on the ceiling as well! That is so 70’s. Along the wall is a water fountain with greenery on it giving the room a jungle vibe. The walls are a glossy wooden, just like the kitchen.

The jungle room is furnished with a 15 foot sofa and a ten foot coffee table. There are also green curtains that hang half way up the windows.

Gladys and Minnie Mae Presley’s Bedroom

These two women who had a bedroom in Graceland were Elvis Presley’s mother, Gladys, and his grandmother, Minnie Mae.

This bedroom is actually super adorable yet very elegant. It has an aesthetic of purple and white colors. The whole bed is the color dark-purple with just a few white pillows on top. The drapes are also dark-purple with white colored curtains that fall behind them. There is a beautiful chandelier that hangs above the bed, a white sofa chair, some white dresses and lamps.

Connected with the ladies bedroom, is a bathroom. In there, you will see your average bathroom set up with poodle wallpaper. You are probably thinking, why the poodle wallpaper? I know, me too. Gladys and Minnie Mae helped pick out the wall paper, and that is what they liked!

Adjacent from the bathroom is their walk-in closet. In here, you can see that both of their clothes are still hanging in the closet, along with their jewelry, perfumes, and much more that is also present. I think that is pretty cool.

Leaving Graceland

Unfortunately, the upstairs of the Graceland property is completely off limits to view. Trust me, I would have loved to see Elvis Presley’s bedroom. We did get to see some amazing rooms throughout the whole estate!

Besides the upstairs, there is so much more to check out when in Graceland. There is a museum dedicated to Elvis Presley’s life, His father– Vernon Presley’s office, and the backyard that includes a farm where horses currently are at.

That is it for this wonderful Graceland Virtual Tour! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. As always, we post blogs every week, so feel free to subscribe and make sure you are up to date on the latest trends in the industry. If you have any questions or concerns, leave them in the comments below! From everyone at Momentum 360, thanks for the love, stay healthy, and until next time, build Momentum!

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