Graceland

Graceland is the Memphis mansion Elvis Presley bought in 1957 and called home until his death in 1977, now a museum and shrine that draws fans from around the world. The self-guided audio tour (narrated in part by Elvis's daughter) leads through the surprisingly modest-sized house: the wild Jungle Room with its green shag carpet, the mirrored TV room, the trophy hall lined with gold records, and finally the Meditation Garden where Elvis and family members are buried.

Across the street, a sprawling entertainment complex holds his cars, two custom jets, jumpsuits, and rotating exhibits, far more than the house alone. Whether you're a devotee or just curious, Graceland is a vivid, slightly surreal window into 20th-century American celebrity.

Don't miss

• The mansion interior, including the Jungle Room and trophy hall of gold records
• The Meditation Garden, Elvis's burial place
• His car collection, including the pink Cadillac
• Two custom private jets, the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II
• Stage costumes, jumpsuits, and rotating memorabilia exhibits

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Graceland

Cheapest way inBeale Street Experience Audio App Self Guided Walking Tour4.2★ · 13 travelers~1 hoursFree cancellationFrom$8 per personSee dates →Most bookedGrand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket4.7★ · 2,686 travelers2–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$62 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleMemphis Rap and Hip Hop Tour5★ · 30 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$70 per personSee dates →

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Know before you go

• Book timed tickets online, and pick the tier that matches your interest (mansion only vs. the full complex).
• The upstairs of the mansion is permanently closed to the public, out of respect, don't expect to see it.
• Allow more time than you think; the across-the-street complex is large.
• Elvis Week (mid-August, around the anniversary of his death) is intensely busy, plan around it or embrace it.

A bit of history

Elvis Presley purchased Graceland at age 22 at the height of his early fame. He lived there for two decades and was buried in its grounds after his death in 1977. Opened to the public in 1982 by his estate, it became one of the most-visited private homes in the US and a National Historic Landmark.