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Elvis' mansion at Graceland (Jodie Jacobs photo)
Elvis’ mansion at Graceland (Jodie Jacobs photo)

If looking for a new place to visit this year consider looking in on Elvis’ Graceland, in Memphis, TN.

Once you get past the large entrance/ticket/shop building you can explore the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s 13.8 acre estate. The house alone is definitely worth the trip but there are also the grounds and new exhibits so leave plenty of time.

If you go before the end of 2025 you can catch  the 90 for 90 Exhibition.”

It is made up from ninety items from the more than 1.5 items in the Graceland Archives make up the new exhibition that opened in January to celebrate Elvis’ 90th birthday.

They range from the  easily recognizable items to the personal ones not in the spotlight.

In addition there is “ELVIS: Dressed to Rock with 15 iconic jumpsuits not seen for two years, now on display in a 21-foot floor-to-ceiling exhibit.  To complement the new additions, other jumpsuits were also rotated.

There is also Graceland Live, a new schedule of concerts and shows. Tickets are available now for performances by Wyatt Flores (April 9), Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo (April 26), Chris Isaak (May 1), and 311 (May 13), plus the comedy of Nate Jackson (April 19), with additional shows to be announced.

Where to stay

Among the options is the Guest House at Graceland King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

For trip and additional information, visit The Home of Elvis Presley | Graceland. For Memphis info visit Memphis Hotels, Events & Attractions | Memphis Travel

about nine miles south of central part of Memphis.

Author: Jodie

Longtime Chicago Tribune contributor for news and features. Travel writer for What's Happening, Lakeland Boating and A&E for CBS

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