Does it get more iconic than Elvis Presley? More than 48 years after his death, the legendary singer, movie star and performer still has a captive (and fiercely loyal) audience all around the world.
That’s why Graceland – his personal estate in Memphis – endures year after year with a vibrant energy that’s fueled by the hundreds of thousands of fans and families who come to visit from around the world each year.
While the original house still stands in all its preserved glory, the property has expanded throughout the years to include activities that go beyond the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s repertoire. Sure, you can still peek at his personal kitchen and the famous Jungle Room at Graceland Mansion, but you can also explore Elvis’ passions, life and career through more than 10 exhibits and attractions at Elvis Presley’s Memphis. Call it a day with a dip in the pool at The Guest House at Graceland.
When it’s time to take care of business and make a trip to Graceland, forget about doing it in a flash. Instead, take your time and soak up all of its Southern splendor, starting with these can’t-miss highlights:
Tour Graceland Mansion
Elvis Presley’s Graceland
Ever wonder what a day in the life of the Presley family looked like? A guided tour of Graceland Mansion is the closest thing to sitting down for breakfast with Lisa Marie and shooting a round of pool with the King.
The perfectly manicured front lawn gives way to a pristine white mansion, immaculately preserved in its late 1960s to early 1970s incarnation. From Elvis’ tech-forward TV room to the exotic kitsch of the Jungle Room, you’ll get a front row seat to all the Presley family’s most intimate spaces, including the restored Racquetball Building and a Trophy Room filled with historic pieces of Presley family history.
The final stop while touring Graceland Mansion is a quiet walk-through of Meditation Garden, where Elvis and his family are laid to rest.
Elvis Presley's Memphis
Photo Credit: Elvis Enterprises/Graceland
This sprawling 200,000-square-foot exhibition center is packed with Elvis memorabilia, spanning from Elvis’ adulthood fascination with motorcycles and cars, to floor-to-ceiling displays of flashy stagewear and a wall of gold and platinum records.
Photo Credit: Elvis Enterprises/Graceland
Wandering through the space, you’ll explore more than 10 exhibit and attraction spaces featuring everything from Elvis’ pink Cadillac to his black leather suit worn on the ’68 Comeback Special.
Other exhibit spaces highlight his service in the U.S. Army, his daughter Lisa Marie, and the impact he continues to have on today’s top artists and entertainers. Newly opened in 2025, Colonel Parker’s World of Showbusiness exhibit focuses on the story of his controversial and larger-than-life manager, and Graceland in Red is a recreation of Elvis’ living room redesign from 1974, featuring red velvet furniture, peacock-stained glass panels and plush red shag carpet. A new Elvis fashion exhibit is slated to open in May 2026.
Presley For A Day Tour
For the ultimate fan experience, the new Presley for a Day Tour provides access to some of the Presley family’s most beloved places on the Graceland grounds. The 7-hour experience is available for a group of up to 4 people (2 tour groups per day available) that includes a personal concierge, guided access to Elvis Presley’s Memphis and airplanes, exclusive artifact experiences, plus a tour of the mansion grounds by golf cart, a visit to the stables and a horseback walk through the front pasture. Guests will also dine at Moriah’s House, explore the Graceland Archives, enjoy an after-hours mansion tour and receive a premium $450 swag bag.
The Guest House at Graceland
If a day at Graceland isn’t enough to whet your appetite for all things Elvis, book a few nights at The Guest House at Graceland. The resort hotel features 430 guest rooms, plus an additional 20 themed, specialty suites. The resort hotel features 430 guest rooms, plus an additional 20 themed, specialty suites with designs supervised by Priscilla Presley. The Guest House has been awarded AAA’s Four Diamond award, ensuring you’ll get the full Southern hospitality treatment here. Plus enjoy two full-service restaurants, a resort-style outdoor pool, and nightly live music at the lobby lounge bar.
Throughout the resort, you’ll find subtle nods to the King’s aesthetic. Look up and you’ll find a lobby ceiling designed to match the stunning crystal design on one of Elvis’ capes he wore on stage. Even the high-back chairs in the lobby were inspired by the way Elvis held out his cape during performances.
Live Concerts and Events
Beyond the tours, Graceland keeps the legacy of Elvis alive with fan favorite annual events like Elvis’ Birthday Celebration in January, Elvis Week in August, the Graceland Performing Arts Camp for kids and All-American Weekend in July and Christmas at Graceland each November & December. In addition, Graceland Live brings live concerts to the Graceland Soundstage throughout the year, with a lineup that offers something for everyone.
Make your pilgrimage to Graceland and immerse yourself in all things Elvis. Then, check out even more musical experiences in Memphis.
