Elvis Presley

GRACELAND TOURS

Every year during the week in which August 16 falls, devotees from around the world gather at the King��s home to commemorate the day Elvis left the building for good. And since this year marks the 25th anniversary of E's exit, there'll be a whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Can't make it to his Memphis mansion? Take the virtual tour of Graceland [elvis.com/graceland]. Gaze at the red sofas and the splendiferous pink Caddy, marvel at the tacky peacock stained glass, and then send your Elvis-lovin�� pals a hip-shakin�� animated e-card.

For a fan��s-eye view, head over to Graceland Coming Right Up [soultones.com/elvis.html], where the photos include a shot of the sacred spot where Elvis and the boys frequently practiced target shooting.

PRESLEYANA & EPHEMERA

Score everything from cheesy Christmas ornaments to hard- to-find 45s at Elvis Specialties [elvisspecialties.com]. Among the Mega Rare Items: a sealed Reader��s Digest album titled Great Hits of 1956�C57 and an uncut ticket sheet.

The Elvis Empire [elvisempire. com] is hosted by Jim Curtin, who claims to possess the world��s largest collection of E memorabilia��including three of his snazzy jumpsuits. Click on Elvis��s Navy Jumpsuit for a gander at this scarce item (one of only five), which features a special inside pocket made for a handgun.

Need to make a major life decision? Ask the King [www.mgm.com/ elvis/ask]. Type in a yes-or-no question and get an instant response in what sounds like E��s actual voice. Answers range from ��Absolutely, yes sir!�� to ��You��ve got a dirty mind.��

Those planning to exchange vows in a Vegas chapel can add pizzazz to the ceremony by hiring the Wedding King. Named after Elvis��s deceased-at-birth twin brother, impersonator Jesse Garon Is Elvis [vegaselvis.com].

Copyright © 2002 Ziff Davis Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Originally appearing in Yahoo! Internet Life.