Graceland, Tennesee

We drove 2 1/2 hours West through Miss. and 30 miles north to Elvis's home, Graceland and it was certainly worth it. We toured the Mansion and it was fascinating to see where he and family lived on a day to day basis. You had a headset describing of all the surroundings as you went, narrated by Elvis, Lisa Marie and others. It was on 18 acres with horse and barns, racquetball building, swimming pool etc. The living room was white with a 20 foot couch, grand piano in the music room and stained glass peacocks between. The dining room was formal and the kitchen was a definite 60's room. The family room was carpeted, ceilings and all, in green shag. It was used for recording in later years. There were actually 4 trophy rooms, plus the racquetball court with awards, gold records and clothes. the family received special permission and have Elvis and family graves in a Memorial Garden beside the swimming pool. Across the street, we went through the Automobile museum, all the motorcycles, cars and mobile toys Elvis had. Next were his 2 planes, Lisa Marie, a 707 and Hound Dog a smaller Lear Jet. The big one had a green conference table and chairs, 2 bedrooms and even gold sinks and 24 caret gold seat belt clasps. elvis bought it for $900,000 and spent 1 + 1/2 million to renovate it.