The top 5 iconic sites of Elvis Presley
1. Graceland Mansion Memphis Elvis bought Graceland Mansion in Memphis when he was just 22 years old. Explore the beautiful mansion, admire his legendary costumes, artefacts and personal mementos and even step onboard his private, customised airplane complete with gold- plated seatbelts and 24-karat gold-flecked sinks. Image: ©EPE Inc.
2. Sun Studio Memphis
3. Tupelo Mississippi
4. Little Church of the West Las Vegas
Memphis is one of the most influential cities in Elvis’ life, and Sun Studio in particular, is an iconic location as it is where Elvis recorded “That’s All Right” in 1954, the short single that launched his long career. Sun Studio is now a music-history museum, a must-visit for anyone interested in rock ‘n’ roll and the blues. Memphis boasts musical heritage and historic landmarks, whilst here, experience the best live blues on Beale Street and sample the famous barbecue cuisine which The South is known for. Photo by Frank on Unsplash
Elvis grew up in Tupelo in Mississippi, and lived in a small, two-room, shotgun house, which his father, Vernon Presley, built by hand. Visit this very house, the birthplace of Elvis Presley, which has been restored to how it looked when Elvis was a child. Plus, explore the town of Tupelo which provides an insight into what influenced the young musician.
Now a wildly popular wedding destination, visit the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas to see the redwood chapel where Elvis married Priscilla. Elvis performed his first show at the International in 1969, marking the start of his seven-year residency in Las Vegas, and his popularity hasn’t faded since. Whilst here, take the time to visit some of his favourite stops along the Las Vegas strip and enjoy a fantastic tribute show. Image: ©Little Church of the West
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