Take a trip to Memphis, Tennessee, as this is where Elvis Presley's body lies. Travel down Elvis Presley Boulevard by way of I-55, Exit 5B.
Make a stop at Graceland Mansion Estates, Elvis Presley's estate since March of 1957. Graceland is the final resting place of Elvis Presley. His mother and father are both buried right beside him in the Meditation Garden of Graceland.
Tickets are available online or through the ticket office. Although parking and Graceland tours do cost, a graveside visit is offered free during open days from 7:30 to 8:30 in the morning daily. Visiting hours change throughout the year, but the estate is closed on major holidays. Call (800)-238-2000 for tickets and information.
Learn that Elvis was originally buried in a local Memphis cemetery with his mother, but they were both moved to the Meditation Garden in Graceland after his tomb was tampered with.
Pay respects to Elvis Presley and his mother and father. Try bringing flowers or a teddy bear, in honor of Elvis's hit song "Teddy Bear." Be creative when paying respects. Also be sure to visit Graceland for all of the special events, such as Elvis's birthday on January 8th, Christmas with Elvis's original decorations and lights, and Thanksgiving. "Elvis Week," a week in August full of special events leading up to the candlelight vigil on August 15th, is also very popular. You can meet many like-minded Elvis Presley fans during these special events at Graceland Mansion Estates.