Graceland

06/22/2008 Posted by Rockhound2019

Avoid the parking lot at Graceland like the plague. If you can't find free parking on the street, you can find a nearby commercial lot that charges much less than the $8 fee at the Graceland lot. All the Graceland prices have gone up since the Presley family sold the property, but parking is the biggest ripoff.

Pros: Worth seeing, though the prices have gone up far too much lately

Cons: Parking

11/20/2006 Posted by daisysquirrel

Did you know you can get married at Graceland?, We did! Well, there is a little chapel behind the mansion where we held the ceremony. We even got to take our wedding photos on the mansion steps and front yard. Usually they only let a few people to be involved in the photo sessions, because of the tourists, but since they were decorating for christmas, the mansion was closed and everyone got to join in. The only problems were the time constraints to get ready and no changing room for the groom or groomsmen. The Rev sort of rushed through our vows b/c I went over the time allowed to get ready. Apparently they had booked a baptism right after our wedding... If I had known it would have taken me so long, I would have had my hair done before I got there!

Pros: I get to say I got married at Graceland!

Cons: Too rushed, no place for groom/groomsmen to get ready

05/26/2006 Posted by JerryKJensen

I lived in Memphis for five years, and always brought family and visitors to Graceland. It's the ultimate camp, kitsch experience. The museum with trophies, awards and costumes IS very impressive, as a display of Elvis's impact. You can't really take Graceland really seriously, although the tour guides take it VERY seriously, almost reverentially, which makes it even more fun! Just don't make fun of it when the faithful come for "Dead Elvis Week".

02/22/2006 Posted by geraldbrimacombe

Of all the possible scenic and historical road trips in the U.S. I would put a trip to Graceland near the bottom. Why isn't Mt. Rusmore and the Black Hills; Yellowstone, Glacier and Yosemite National Parks; the Blue Ridge Pkwy.; the North Shore of Lake Superior; the Wright Brothers Memorial at Kittyhawk; Williamsburg, VA - to name just a few - . . . why aren't they on the list? The author's list is mighty shallow.

Cons: Tacky, Shallow, Honkytonk

08/26/2005 Posted by bonitabonbon

This is a truely awesome place. It was smaller than I thought, and the decor was odd to someone who missed the 70's, but it was interesting to see what was cool back then. I made my first trip on the anniversary of his death, so there were thousands of people. Even so, it was still a moving experience. The accompaning monologue is full of information and it's nice to see up close the what a wonderful person Elvis was. As you move through the house, you can almost feel the memories. The staff seemed not to care where they worked, I would definitely recommend hiring Elvis fans, not teeny-boppers who don't know/care who he was. If you're not an Elvis fan, avoid the beginning of January and the middle of August.

Cons: crowds

05/11/2005 Posted by kimmy_pie

When walking through the rooms and tiny hallways of Graceland, your imagination conjures up Elvis having intimate parties in the den... playing solemn piano music when he was feeling sentimental.... and I swear you can see him in the kitchen rounding up a midnight snack. The house, although dated and worn and always crowded with hundreds of people, still manages to feel warm... it feels like a "home." The only thing negative about Graceland was the tour employees. They were basically very unfriendly and some were blatantly obnoxious. And funnily enough, they seemed completely indifferent to Elvis Presley. I personally think they should hire dedicated fans to host the tours... (they'd not have trouble finding qualified applicants!) p.s. GO EARLY!!!!! (you'll be soooo glad you did)

04/22/2005 Posted by elvis8456

Viewing Graceland is a must for all Americans. I have been there twice and will go again soon. There is something new to see everytime you go. If people think it is tacky, then they didn't truly live in the 70's. The decor is the best part or the tour. It is what Elvis liked, not what hollywood expected. That's a real man, and a real human being. The awards for his generosity are awe inspiring. Two thumbs up and 5 stars.

Pros: The headsets for the, gift shops, atmosphere

Cons: crowded

04/08/2005 Posted by benjaminyc

AMAZING , TOUCH MY HEART ! , I WILL BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN EVERY YEAR

11/18/2004 Posted by shortty

I had a fantastic experience visiting Graceland. After discovering what a truly wonderful human being Elvis was, I became a true fan. Everyone says the decor in the mansion is tacky... well it was the style in the 60's and 70's!!! It was no more unusual back then the black lights and lava lamps. Even his now considered tacky costumes were the rage back then. Seveal artists copied his costumes in that time, such as The Jackson Five. My point is, don't dismiss going to the mansion just because someone called it tacky. It is truly a highly organized and heartful experience.

11/18/2004 Posted by dbatisky

Graceland offers a glimpse into the life of a man who still holds a special place in the heart of many people around the world. In addition to the mansion, the buildings behind the house display Elvis' many honors and tributes. Elvis was a philanthropist who never forgot from where he came. He was generous and kind, and it's sad that he met a shameful demise. This is a piece of Americana that should not be missed.

Pros: Interesting, Fun, Unusual

Cons: , Big crowds in August