Wednesday June 4, 1997
Mammoth Cave National Park to Memphis, TN
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Current Time
GMT (+0):11:50
Seattle (-8):03:50
Memphis (-6):05:50
Memphis, TN :
Latitude:35° 8' 42" North
Longitude:90° 1' 27" West
From Seattle:1929 miles
Altitude:113 feet
Lodging:Hostel - Lowenstein-Long House / Castle Hostelry
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Today's Travel:
Country:US
Region:TN
Route:I40, SR55, Elvis Presly Blvd
Stop:1. Graceland, TN
Road Miles:257 miles
Linear:202 miles
Weather:Overcast
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Available Photos:
All photo images © 1997-2000 Anthony Jones
Images may not be used without prior written approval.
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Subject:First view of Graceland from street
Location:Elvis Presly Blvd, Memphis, TN
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Subject:Living and Music Rooms
Location:Graceland, Memphis, TN
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Subject:The TV Room
Location:Graceland, Memphis, TN
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Subject:The Jungle Room
Location:Graceland, Memphis, TN
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Subject:Backside of mansion
Location:Graceland, Memphis, TN
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Subject:The King's final resting spot
Location:Graceland, Memphis, TN
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Subject:Graceland
Location:Graceland, Memphis, TN
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Trip to Date:
Day:55
Miles Driven:11326
Linear Dist:8175
Countries Visited:2
Regions Visited:27
Nights in Hotels:22
Nights with Friends / Family:18
Nights Camping:9
Nights in Hostels:6
Beers:165
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Entry:
Graceland was totally different from what I expected. First it's a lot smaller than I thought, second it's not that cheesy. I went expecting to see the ultimate in Americana tackiness. What I found was a touching and entertaining tour. I think Graceland is worth seeing, regardless of what you think about Elvis' music.

Cool hostel, it's a giant Victorian house, it looks almost like a castle. The men's bunks are in a back building and were pretty grungy, but not to bad. I'm told the women's quarters (which are in the main house) are very nice.

Went out last night, great live blues, tons of international travelers, all you can drink beer for $8, Memphis is a fun town.

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