Chances are good that when you think about Elvis, you picture Memphis. After all, this is where Graceland is located. However, the city that should actually come to mind is Tupelo, Mississippi, the birthplace of the King. For visitors to the area, there are numerous Elvis-related attractions to visit in the city. What might you find here to enjoy?

For any confirmed Elvis lover, the Elvis Birthplace is probably going to be pretty high on the list of things to see. This small home is the place where the King began his meteoric rise to stardom. Within the home, you will actually be able to see, feel and experience the beginnings of his career.

The Elvis Presley Museum is also located in Tupelo. It opened in 1992, but was renovated in 2006 to include a larger collection of memorabilia. Today, the museum brings visitors in touch with the origins of the King, including the influence that the town and surrounding area had on the young Elvis growing up in rural Mississippi.

The Chapel is the actual church where Elvis first began singing gospel music. Visitors are able to walk through the chapel, or sit in contemplation while listening to the gospel hits of the young musician. Of course, there is no true fan that would miss the annual Fan Appreciation Day for Elvis lovers. In fact, this festival draws people from all over the nation and even the world. Held during the month of August, the Fan Appreciation Day is dedicated to those who helped the King’s rise to stardom – his undying fans.

The festival includes the Walk of Life, which takes you through the King’s early years, as well as a memorial garden, a trip through the museum, the Early Years Driving Tour, and a story wall. Don’t miss this most amazing of all Elvis festivals, held right in the King’s birthplace.