Headed home Elvis Graceland and Tupelo house

 Thank You, Thank You Very Much: Our Unforgettable Trip to Graceland! 👑

Stepping onto the grounds of Graceland in Memphis felt like walking into a piece of living history. It was a pilgrimage for fans and a fascinating glimpse into the life of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley.

me at the famous gates

Elvis Presley's Memphis Complex

Across the street, the massive Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment complex was a whole day's worth of exhibits!

• Presley Motors: Seeing his incredible collection of cars was jaw-dropping! The famous Pink Cadillac was a highlight, but so were the Stutz Blackhawks and motorcycles. He certainly had a love for luxury speed!

• The Airplanes:  "Lisa Marie" 

Food Fit for The King

You can't go to Graceland without thinking about Elvis's favorite foods! While the mansion tour doesn't feature food, the complex across the street has great options:

• Vernon's Smokehouse: a taste of Memphis with some authentic BBQ at Vernon's, named after Elvis's father.

we also took a drive by sun records

Where the Legend Began: Our Visit to Elvis's Childhood Home in Tupelo 🎸

Our trip to Tupelo, Mississippi—the true starting point of the Elvis legend—was an incredibly grounding experience that provided a stark contrast to the opulence of Graceland. We visited the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum, and it was genuinely moving to see the humble roots of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Our mothers would had loved all of this Elvis part of the trip wich was a surprise to us but amazing. I remember singing Elvis songs and dancing around with Mom she realy would have loved it.

The Two-Room Shotgun Shack

The centerpiece of the visit is the modest, two-room shotgun house where Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935.

• Humble Beginnings: Stepping inside that tiny, frame house, which his father Vernon, grandfather, and uncle built for just $180, immediately showed the poverty of his childhood. There are only two rooms—a bedroom (where he was born) and a kitchen.

• A Sense of Scale: Seeing how Vernon, Gladys, and baby Elvis lived in this small space gave us a profound sense of how far he truly rose. It truly felt like walking into a time capsule of Depression-era Mississippi.

The Birthplace Park Attractions

The area around the house is a beautiful, reflective park that tells the story of Elvis's first 13 years in Tupelo.

• The Assembly of God Church: This was an absolute highlight! The actual church building the Presley family attended was moved to the park. Inside, we experienced a powerful, projected reenactment of a 1940s Pentecostal church service, complete with gospel music. It was here that Elvis first developed his famous musical rhythm and passion.

• The Walk of Life: We followed the paved circle around the birthplace, marked with granite plaques commemorating each year of his life from 1935 to 1977.

The gentleman above wrote all the stories - history on the ground's his mom was friends with Gladys Elvis's mom. We loved talking with him.

                                       

• "Becoming" Statue: Up on the hill, the dual statues known as "Becoming" are fantastic. They feature a young, 11-year-old Elvis with his first guitar, 

• Museum and Artifacts: The museum provided more Tupelo-specific artifacts and photos, giving a personal glimpse into his childhood before the move to Memphis.