GraceLand : Elvis' House

I enjoyed it very much. I have been an Elvis fan since I was a little girl though, so it was very interesting to visit his home. Seeing where he played right before he died and then the memorial site was very moving. Its a beautiful home and worth seeing if you are an Elvis fan. They also have other tours you can go on, like all his cars, airplanes, some extra personal items from his wedding and Lisa Maries birth. But they all cost extra. I didnt really enjoy anything other than the house. You can bring your camera, however you can not use your flash, so unless you Know how to set the adjustments on your camera most the pictures inside will turn out to dark. You will park across the street, but your tickits, they offer discounts to students and senior citizens, then you wait in line to ride a bus to the house. YOu are given a aduio tour set, so you dont have to stay with the same group during your tour and can take your time going from room to room.

Even though I'm not an avid Elvis fan (I do enjoy his music, though), I felt it was an absolute must to visit Graceland when I was in Memphis. And I am so glad I did. I have a new appreciation for the King of Rock and Roll. Much to my surprise, the mansion itself wasn't as grandiose as I thought it would be. Now, don't get me wrong, it is an extravgantly decorated home that has been frozen in time. It's like stepping back into the hey-day of the 1970s. I just expected a home of gargantuan proportions.
My friend Judy and I bought our tour tickets, just for the home-tour, and joined the next bus to the mansion. The headset tour provided interesting information of Elvis' background, music and life. My favorite room was the Jungle Room, complete with custom-made waterfall and Lisa Marie's favorite stuffed animal. Rooms and rooms of gold records are on display, as well as plenty of Elvis memorabilia, such as the famous jeweled leisure suits. What caught my eye was the display honoring Elvis' military career.
The tour ends by walking by Elvis' final resting place. Also buried there are Elvis' parents and granmother (who outlived them all), and a memorial to his twin brother. It was amazing to see how many fans still honor his memory with flowers and gifts. There was one lady who I believe is still in mourning; she was visibly upset.
Visiting Graceland is something I believe everyone should do. Elvis is such an icon, that this is something everyone can relate to in one way or another. Judy didn't even like Elvis; she actually was repulsed by him, but during our visit, she bought three CDs!