The Reason The Second Floor of Elvis' Mansion is Off Limits

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GRACELAND, TN - The second floor of Elvis Presley's iconic Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, remains off-limits to the public out of respect for Elvis' privacy and to preserve the space as it was during his lifetime, according to Graceland.

According to Graceland, the upstairs area includes Elvis' bedroom and the bathroom where he tragically passed away on August 16, 1977.

Unlike the rest of the mansion, which has been open to visitors since 1982, the second floor is kept private and remains largely unchanged, serving as a personal sanctuary.

This decision, made by the Presley family and estate, was intended to maintain a level of respect for Elvis' personal life. Only a few individuals, including close family members, have access to the space, according to Graceland.

The rest of Graceland, including famous areas like the Jungle Room and the Trophy Building, where his gold records are displayed, is available for public tours.

Despite the upstairs being off-limits, Graceland remains one of the most visited music landmarks in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.