Graceland

Elvis Presley's home, place of death, and gravesite

Graceland Click to enlarge. Copyright 2007 OnThisVerySpot.com. Click to enlarge. Copyright 2007 OnThisVerySpot.com. The Lisa Marie Elvis's plane sits across the street and may be toured for a small extra fee. Click to enlarge. Copyright 2007 OnThisVerySpot.com.

3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard
Memphis, Tennessee
United States
(901) 332-3322 or 1-800-238-2000 (toll-free in North America)

On This Very Spot in March 1957, Elvis Presley paid $102,000 for this 1939 home and the 14 acres it sits on. The home had been named Graceland by its original owners. Elvis and his parents lived here for the remainder of their lives.

On This Very Spot on Thursday, August 17, 1977, Elvis died of a heart attack at the age of 42.

On This Very Spot on October 2, 1977, the bodies of Elvis and his mother Gladys were re-interred in the Meditation Garden.

On This Very Spot on June 7, 1982, Priscilla Presley officially opened the mansion to public tours.

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This spot is operated by Elvis Presley Enterprises as an Elvis Museum open to the public. For complete information, including hours of operation, admission fees, and map & directions, visit the official website at http://elvis.com/graceland.

Location: Memphis is in the southwest corner of Tennessee at the intersection of I-40 and I-55. Graceland is in the southwest part of the city, south of the I-240 loop and west of the airport.

Nearest Major Airport: Memphis International