Memphis, Tennessee

ELVIS
 

We stayed at:

The Graceland RV park

3691 Elvis Presley Blvd

Memphis, Tennessee 38116  

(901) 396-7125

The amenities include:

Full hookups

Wi-Fi

Cabins w/ AC and Heat

Tent area

Convenience store

Bath and laundry facilities

Picnic tables

Playground

Large area to walk your dog

24 hour security

The park is well maintained and the spots are wide. It is mostly hard packed gravel and grass. It's mostly flat and relatively easy for wheelchairs to maneuver. However, to get to the playground and dog area you must cross a bridge which is not very wheelchair friendly.

The very best thing about this park is its convenience to Graceland. A walk-through gate connects to the Graceland parking lot. 

 

GRACELAND

Living Room

Jungle Room

 

Pink Cadillac

Whether you are a fan of Elvis Presley or not, you should visit Graceland. You will see exactly why he was and still is an international superstar.

I recommend buying the Graceland Platinum Tour.  It's a very cool self-guided iPad tour, narrated by John Stamos. This package is about $50 but definitely worth it. You will want to see it all.

** Note to wheelchair users

- The shuttle van to the museum has a wheelchair lift but I think only one van has that set up, so be patient.

- The mansion will be completely accessible except for the lower level music room.

- You will not be able to get into the airplanes. But without buying the extra airplane ticket, they will let you in to the area. You will be close and can take pictures from the outside.

Everything will take you about four hours. Arrive early because it does get very crowded. Also, eat a meal before you get there. The food at Graceland is very expensive and not very good. I would recommend that you avoid eating at The Chrome Grill. The food SUCKED.

At the end of my experience at Graceland, I could feel the deep love that Elvis had for life, his family, his friends and his fans!!  In my opinion he was definitely deserving of the title… 

THE KIND OF ROCK 'n ROLL

When you are in the area you will also want to visit Beale Street. On Beale Street you will find funky gift shops, back-ally BBQ joints and the music scene. A shuttle is available, however I'm not sure about its handicap accessibility.

If you're in the mood for the Royal experience, a pink Cadillac will pick you up for free and take you to Marlow's barbecue. Again, not sure about wheelchair accessibility.

This area of Memphis is old and very run down. The streets are in poor condition. Our GPS had us a little turned around but luckily I had read someone else's review. It said to look for a pink Heartbreak Hotel sign and the driveway for the RV Park would be right behind it. This is definitely NOT A great area to be in, but once you're in the RV park with 24 hour security all is good.

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