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The Graceland

Once home to King of Rock 'N' Roll Elvis Presley is one of the most visited places in America is one of the first things to do in Memphis- Tennesee.Graceland takes you on a journey of how a humbled musician reached superstartdom and changed the american music forever.Expereience Elvis's Journey through photos, personal mementos and artifacts, movie memorabilia, stage costumes. It was opened to the public on June 7th, 1982 and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1991 and declared a National Historic Landmark on March 27, 2006. Graceland has become the second most visited private home in America with over 600,000 visitors a year; only the White House has more visitors per year. The Graceland grounds include a museum containing many Elvis artifacts, like some of his famous Vegas jumpsuits, awards, gold records, the Lisa Marie jetliner, and Elvis' extensive auto collection.
Tours of the museums at Graceland are available, though no flash photography or video cameras are allowed inside.
Address : 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116

Transportation : Take Bellevue South (which turns into Elvis Presley Blvd.) south a few miles of downtown, past Winchester Ave. Graceland is on the left
Hours : Mar-Oct Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm; Nov-Feb 10am-4pm

Phone : 800/238-2000, 901/332-3322


Prices : Graceland Mansion Tour $27 adults; $24 seniors and students; $10 children 7-12. The Platinum Tour (includes admission to all Gracelandattractions, including Elvis's Automobile Museum, tours of Elvis's custom jets [the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II], and Sincerely Elvis film presentation) $32 adults; $29 seniors; $15 children 7-12. Graceland Elvis Entourage VIP Tour (includes the "Elvis After Dark" exhibit) $68 for all ages

Season : Dec-Feb mansion tour does not operate Tues. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec 25, and Jan 1

Other : Tour reservations can be made 24 hrs. in advance and are recommended if you have a tight schedule

Where to Get Graceland Coupons :


1.Get a printable coupon from Graceland's official website http://www.elvis.com/graceland/specials-packages/default.asp  that offers $4 off an adult platinum tour ticket. Coupon is good for up to 6 people, and is valid until December 30, 2010. Blackout dates do apply.  . This coupon can also be obtained through the Memphis Convention and Tourist Bureau both as a printable coupon, or as coupon code: CVBSPR10.
2.Purchase a Memphis Entertainment Coupon Book and get a buy one adult platinum tour ticket, and get a second platinum tour ticket of equal or lesser value free.

3.Get coupons for Graceland through local Memphis area tourist guides and brochures. These can be found inside the lobby of Memphis area hotels, restaurants, and visitors centers.

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