Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion in Memphis has become a tourist destination for millions of fans since it opened in 1982.

The mansion was Elvis’ haven where he could relax and spend time with his loved ones.

However, one room of the lavish estate was Gladys Presley’s private domain and remains off-limits to fans.

Gladys Presley, Elvis’ mother, had the run of one of Graceland’s hidden rooms for the duration of her lifetime.

It is not included in the Graceland tour.

Elvis’ parents, Vernon and Gladys Presley, purchased the stately home located in the Whitehaven area of Memphis, putting down a $1,000 deposit on March 16, 1957.

They moved in two months later, in May.

At that time, however, Elvis was away filming Jailhouse Rock.

The king of rock and roll joined his family at home one month later, on June 26, 1957.

The Presleys settled into their new home, which was the second abode Elvis bought with the money generated from his successful recording, touring, and movie career.

The first was on Audubon Drive in Memphis.

Of the 23 rooms inside Graceland, many are not seen by the over 600,000 people who visit the home yearly.

One of these was Gladys’ private domain.

During a virtual home tour, Graceland archivist Angie Marchese discussed the unseen area.

The laundry room was where Gladys could take care of her family as she had always done before Elvis’ newfound fame.

Marchese revealed, “When Elvis first moved into Graceland, Gladys did all the laundry, and she would hang it outside to dry.”

The laundry room is located in the basement alongside the TV and pool rooms, behind an opaque window in the Jungle Room, just up the stairs.

It is not very fancy, but it served its purpose.

Another essential item that can be heard by Graceland visitors but not seen is the home’s original sound system, also located in the laundry room.

It is there that the music visitors hear is programmed throughout the house.

Of Graceland’s 23 rooms, only some are available to tour.

The tour of Graceland Mansion includes the living room, Vernon and Gladys’ bedroom, the kitchen, dining room, living room, music room, foyer, TV room, pool room, Jungle Room, Vernon’s office, Trophy Building, Racquetball Building, and a former smokehouse turned shooting range.

Beyond the family pool in the backyard is the Meditation Garden, where Elvis, Vernon, Gladys, and Minnie Mae Presley are laid to rest.

Also buried there is Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie Presley and her son, Benjamin Keough.

The rooms that are not available to tour are the upstairs rooms.

These include Elvis’ bedroom at the southwest corner of the home, a dressing room, and a bathroom.

Also upstairs is his daughter Lisa Marie’s bedroom and a secondary bedroom that served as Elvis’ private personal office.

The laundry room is not the only room off-limits to visitors.

A small room that houses holiday decorations, an archives room, a bedroom belonging to Elvis’ Aunt Delta, and a bathroom are also not included in the tour.

Graceland continues to be a major tourist destination, with fans from all over the world visiting every year.

The mansion represents a significant part of Elvis’ life and legacy, and it remains a special place for his family and fans alike.

While some parts of the estate remain hidden from visitors, the Graceland tour offers a unique glimpse into the world of the king of rock and roll.