Elvis Was Here
By Citysearch Editors, New York
Tour these New York spots where the legendary King of Rock and Roll was known to shake things up.
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Warwick New York Hotel
65 W 54th St, New York, NY
Room 527 was Elvis' whenever he stayed in New York, starting with his January 1956 trip to record at RCA. -
Madison Square Garden
7th Ave & 32nd Street, New York, NY
All four of the King's only public New York concerts happened here in June 1972. -
Ed Sullivan Theater
51 W 52nd St, Ste 35, New York, NY
Elvis' three "Ed Sullivan Show" appearances include the January 1957 performance that showed him only from the waist up. -
Baruch College
151 E 25TH St, New York, NY
Former site of RCA studios where Elvis recorded many hits, including "Blue Suede Shoes," is now part of Baruch College. -
Hudson Theatre
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
Not-yet-recorded hit "Hound Dog" was performed here on July 1, 1956, for Steve Allen's "Tonight Show," taped at this theater.
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Central Park
5th Ave to Central Park W and 59th St to 110th St, New York, NY
The most famous park in New York City provides 843 acres of greensward in the center of Manhattan. -
Empire State Building
350 5th Ave, New York, NY
One of this hemisphere's most magnificent vistas. -
Palace Theatre
1564 Broadway, New York, NY
This Broadway landmark's legacy includes more than Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.
