Who Has Been to Graceland?

[john carpenter]

I went in June of 1988 on my Mothers birthday. My Mom & Dad went on the first day with me and the next just me & mom went (My dad stayed in the motel) The autos were under a sherter then! I wanted to sit in the Pink Caddy but they wouldn,t allow it. I sat in the Pink jeep (everyone has) When were inside graceland i wanted to bolt up those stairs so bad! But, i would,ve been touring a Memphis Jail cell instead. Or not? Banned for life? Heaven forbid.

[cbg84]

I wanna go again. I was working a flight from Memphis a few days ago and met a lady who had just come from Graceland and I really want to go back now.

[MEMPHISKING77]

i went last january for the first time and loved it hoping to go back in august

[epmoodyblue]

i have been to graceland.......been there but only in my dreams.but i will go there some day 4 sure to pay respects to the king

[ehollier]

My first trip to Graceland was in July, 2008. Although I only live about 5 hours from Memphis, I had never been there nor had any desire to go, but my 8 year daughter, who is a new and young fan of The King, had been asking to go for months, so she and I took an 'all girls' vacation and finally made the pilgrimage. Although I wasn't very impressed with the house b/c its size and style are not uncommon in my part of the country, I was rendered literally speechless, and surprisingly so, when I finally made it awards building (the old slot car track room) and Hall of Gold and even more so when I made it to the Racquetball Court. For a man whose career span a mere 23 years and in death for even longer, his professional acheivements were simply astounding. I was rendered completely without descriptive words when I finally walked into the room in the racquetball court with all of those awards reaching skyward with no room for any more awards to be displayed. For a single person to have acheived so much in his short career and since his death is simply unbelievable.

For my enjoyment, I thought that the incredible photographic reproductions were well worth the price of my ticket. In each and every shop and subsequent tour stop, the choice, quality and size of the photographs on display was phenomenal. I was lucky enough to get a glimpse of the Madison Square Garden photographic display as well. To see Elvis - lifesize - in these pictures, was breathtaking. All of the showmanship and drama that was part of his performances was so readily apparent in these pictures. I just had to wonder how they could have been 'forgotten' about all of these years.

[midnight]

My first trip to Graceland was in July, 2008. Although I only live about 5 hours from Memphis, I had never been there nor had any desire to go, but my 8 year daughter, who is a new and young fan of The King, had been asking to go for months, so she and I took an 'all girls' vacation and finally made the pilgrimage. Although I wasn't very impressed with the house b/c its size and style are not uncommon in my part of the country, I was rendered literally speechless, and surprisingly so, when I finally made it awards building (the old slot car track room) and Hall of Gold and even more so when I made it to the Racquetball Court. For a man whose career span a mere 23 years and in death for even longer, his professional acheivements were simply astounding. I was rendered completely without descriptive words when I finally walked into the room in the racquetball court with all of those awards reaching skyward with no room for any more awards to be displayed. For a single person to have acheived so much in his short career and since his death is simply unbelievable.

For my enjoyment, I thought that the incredible photographic reproductions were well worth the price of my ticket. In each and every shop and subsequent tour stop, the choice, quality and size of the photographs on display was phenomenal. I was lucky enough to get a glimpse of the Madison Square Garden photographic display as well. To see Elvis - lifesize - in these pictures, was breathtaking. All of the showmanship and drama that was part of his performances was so readily apparent in these pictures. I just had to wonder how they could have been 'forgotten' about all of these years.

How come you never had the desire to go to Graceland? I was there in 1983 and it was actually the size and design of the house that impressed me the most. It made me realize that despite all his fame and money he did not turn Graceland into one of those huge out lavish mansions that most people of wealth and power desire. It was his home and seeing how he kept it "small " showed me how humble he was and how much he must of enjoyed the comforts it gave him.

[utmom2008]

My first trip to Graceland was in July, 2008. Although I only live about 5 hours from Memphis, I had never been there nor had any desire to go, but my 8 year daughter, who is a new and young fan of The King, had been asking to go for months, so she and I took an 'all girls' vacation and finally made the pilgrimage.

How come you never had the desire to go to Graceland?

Kim beat me to it, but that's my question as well? I can't imagine as an Elvis fan having no desire to go and see Graceland. My parents took me to see it twice before he died....I loved him and just had to see where he lived. Since it's been open to the public I would love to be able to go at least twice a year.

[midnight]

Kim beat me to it, but that's my question as well? I can't imagine as an Elvis fan having no desire to go and see Graceland. My parents took me to see it twice before he died....I loved him and just had to see where he lived. Since it's been open to the public I would love to be able to go at least twice a year.

I just think about the money and effort it took for me to get there ! Just imagine living a few hours away! That is my life long dream to go back and I live a half a world away!! Oh if I could only get in my car and drive there!!!

[KPM]

My brothers were going to take me in 1986 as a surprise on my birthday.
My wife had just had our last child and she could not go-so I told them perhaps another time.

[utmom2008]

My brothers were going to take me in 1986 as a surprise on my birthday.
My wife had just had our last child and she could not go-so I told them perhaps another time.

So you got a "raincheck"? I think it's time to collect on it!

[franny]

I have never been to Graceland, but I hope to go one day. I would love to see it, just to be in Elvis' house, even though it might be considered a tourist attraction by some..

franny

[presley31]

I have never been to Graceland, but I hope to go one day. I would love to see it, just to be in Elvis' house, even though it might be considered a tourist attraction by some..

franny

I haven't been yet either franny but cross my fingers l might get there soon.

wouldn't it be awesome if me you and diane went together,,now that would be great

[KPM]

So you got a "raincheck"? I think it's time to collect on it!

You could be correct on that