Where to start! Visiting Graceland was a lifelong dream come true! It was everything and more then I expected.

For starters: Very easy to get to. Lots of parking and very well organized. I recommend purchasing the Graceland Platinum Tour. I can't imagine coming all that way and not having the TOTAL Elvis experience!

The tour of the house was crowded with other tourists like me, but I tried hard to stay in the moment and block out the crowds. The audio tour was great and informative. At times, Lisa Marie and Priscilla came on to tell a story or mention something about the room we were looking at -- what a nice touch!

I could go on and on about the jumpsuits, outfits, memomorobilia -- it was all just so great! The thing that touched me the most was a display case with his Jaycee award- Ten Outstanding Young Men in America. The plaque near the display case read that Elvis took this along with him on all his tours and you could tell that he handled it a lot as lots of the award was rubbed away. So precious......

There were tons of stores to browse and shop at. Actually, going to the stores was quite fun as it was cool to see all that Elvis stuff. I could have a spent a 1000 bucks, but I controlled myself and walked out with only a hoodie and postcard. ;-)

We ate at Rockabilly's Diner and everyone in my family enjoyed their meal. Considering where we were, I didn't think the prices were that bad. We chose Rockabilly's Diner, because I really wanted to try Elvis' favorite peanut butter and banana sandwich. It was actually quite good and it was fun to eat one of Elvis' favorite sandwiches near Elvis' home. I felt one with the King for a few minutes....;-o

The Graceland website says that the Platinum Tour takes 2 1/2 to 3 hours. If you are a huge fan like me, I'd double that time if you want to look at everything, including the new tours, Private Presley (included in admission) and '68 Special Exhibit and Shop (free), plus all the stores you'll want to browse at.

Also, one last thing. We bought the photo of our family in front of the picture of the famous Graceland gates. In retrospect, I wish I wouldn't have bought that and purchased some fun photos you can make inside. Examples are : you gazing up into Elvis' eyes, family photo with Elvis, etc. I think they were a little more, but they were really funny and I would have loved to have done that!

Don't forget to go to Sun Studios!!!

Long live the King......

Visiting Graceland is an experience my family will never forget! Definatly get the Platinum Package- it's the ultimate experience! A must for every Elvis fan! Loved the house, planes, cars, and well, everything! You will love Elvis even more after you visit. The grounds are beautiful.The only thing I wouln't reccomend is the food- it was just soso. Overall, we had a great time!

I have been to Graceland a few times now and have always found it to be such a wonderful experiance. The house has such a wonderful feeling to it, you really feel at home there. The meditation garden is well kept and I have just found each visit as rewarding as the next. The one thing I am sorry to see is the recline in some of the souviners that are now on sale -tacky to say the least. Don't let that put you off as it really is a place to visit if you are a fan of Elvis. Personally I think the best time to go is in Elvis week when it is just buzzing. Long live The King.

I travelled out from England 12months ago accompanying my husband on a business trip to the US to include Memphis. Obviously I couldn't visit Memphis without visiting my childhood idol Elvis. It was the best time ever. I never felt rushed going round Graceland and had plenty of time to browse. I still feel a thrill even now. I bought lots presents to take home from the Graceland shops and thought what excellent value they were. My friends at home were thrilled. I can't wait to go back for another visit. Best time my life.