There’s plenty to sift through among the 18,581 square metres of the Graceland complex in Memphis.
Here’s how to make the most of a visit to the Elvis Presley’s former home.In life, Elvis Presley was the King of Rock’N’Roll. In death, he’s the overlord of killing time. If the thought of waiting at least an hour for the shuttle to the Graceland mansion gets you all shook up, it’s worth splashing out for VIP entry.
Elvis kept a TV in every room, including three in the media room. He also had the latest kitchen gadgets, including a now-retro microwave, a mint green KitchenAid dishwasher and, in the media room, a built-in jukebox.Given the crowds, it’s almost impossible to get a clean, front-on shot of the Graceland mansion from directly outside.
The king owned more than 200 cars in his 42 years. His collection includes Cadillacs , a 1963 Rolls-Royce and a gaudy 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III that he had customised with red leather interior, 18-carat gold-plated trim and a telephone. He was photographed in it on the day he died.Nothing says “I have too much money” like gold-plated airplane seatbelts. There’s a lot to wrap your head around at Elvis Land, and not everything’s worth your time – but don’t miss Elvis’ jets.
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