The Tourist Insider’s Guide: Elvis Presley’s Graceland
Graceland, once home to rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley, rests south of Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. As one of the most-visited celebrity homes in America, it’s no surprise that Graceland has repeatedly been voted one of USA Today’s 10 Best musical attractions in the United States. Graceland draws in visitors from around the globe and welcomes an estimated 600,000 patrons a year. And while visitors tour Elvis’ mansion throughout the year, a considerable number of folks flock to the site during the month of August, to commemorate the death of Elvis Presley.
One billion Elvis Presley records have been sold worldwide. Throughout his career, Elvis, a global icon, set the bar higher and higher for aspiring musical artists. The famed site has captivated and lured the attention of celebrities, such as Len Goodman and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
The 17,552 square-foot mansion was originally purchased on March 25,1957 for the sum of $102,500. A rather insignificant amount in comparison to its current worth — a whopping $55 million. Elvis lived and recorded in the mansion and it was a well-known sanctuary for the King of Rock-and-Roll. The mansion’s highlights include: The Jungle Room, Trophy Building, Racquetball Building, and the Meditation Garden - where Elvis and members of his family are laid to rest.
The mansion’s popularity is credited for breathing life into Memphis, along with other notable artists such as B.B. King and Johnny Cash, both whom recorded at the legendary Sun Studio, where Elvis first recorded. Elvis’ Graceland has transformed Memphis into one of America’s top destinations for music lovers of all ages.
Though Elvis is gone, Graceland keeps his memory alive in the minds of his devoted fans. For a fascinating trip down memory lane, contact us and schedule your trip to Graceland in Memphis, TN!
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