Sight guide · Memphis · United States
Visiting Graceland
Elvis Presley's home from 1957 until his death in 1977 is preserved much as he left it, from the TV Room with three televisions to the shag-carpeted Jungle Room.
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Quick answer
Graceland is a historic site in Whitehaven, Memphis. Allow half a day; it is expensive. Buy timed mansion tickets online in advance, especially in summer, around Elvis's birthday in January and during Elvis Week in August.
Key facts
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Whitehaven
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Recommended
- Good for
- history
- Best months
- March, September and November
About Graceland
Elvis Presley's home from 1957 until his death in 1977 is preserved much as he left it, from the TV Room with three televisions to the shag-carpeted Jungle Room. He is buried in the Meditation Garden behind the house. Across the boulevard, the Elvis Presley's Memphis complex displays his cars, stage costumes, gold records and his two private jets.
Tip: Start with the mansion tour early in the day, then explore the exhibition complex; allow at least four hours in total.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: Buy timed mansion tickets online in advance, especially in summer, around Elvis's birthday in January and during Elvis Week in August.
- Where: Whitehaven, graceland and the hotels around Elvis Presley Boulevard.
Best time to visit Graceland
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- March: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- September: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Memphis has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Memphis itinerary visits Graceland on day 1, together with National Civil Rights Museum, Beale Street and Big River Crossing.
- No. 1 of the 18 sights in our Memphis things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Memphis.
If you like Graceland
- Sun Studio — Union Avenue, 1 hour
Staying near Graceland
Stay in Whitehaven ($$) to walk here: graceland and the hotels around Elvis Presley Boulevard. All areas to stay in Memphis.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Graceland?
Plan half a day.
+Is Graceland free?
No, it is expensive. Booking ahead is advised.
+When is the best time to visit Graceland?
March, September and November, the quietest of the good months. Start with the mansion tour early in the day, then explore the exhibition complex; allow at least four hours in total.
+Do I need to book Graceland in advance?
Buy timed mansion tickets online in advance, especially in summer, around Elvis's birthday in January and during Elvis Week in August.