Uptown Charlotte: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to the Heart of Queen City Discount Tickets

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Overview

Uncover Uptown Charlotte's rebellious past on this self-guided walking tour, narrated by actor Phil Biedron. Starting at Independence Square, the rumored cradle of American liberty, trace the story of how North Carolina declared independence before the rest of the colonies, wander through the Old Settlers Cemetery where Revolutionary War heroes are buried, and learn how the state's first gold rush led to the founding of the US Branch Mint. Discover why Charlotte became a major banking capital, hear the ghost story behind the Dunhill Hotel, and pass a Hunger Games filming spot. The 2-mile route winds past the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and Mint Museum Uptown, ending at Romare Bearden Park. Highlights: - The real story behind North Carolina's early, controversial bid for independence. - Revolutionary War graves, a gold rush, and the birth of America's first US Branch Mint. - Ghost stories, banking history, and a Hunger Games filming spot. Enjoy at your own pace, with no big crowds!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End Point

End point

The tour ends in front of the fountain in Romare Bearden Park.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Thomas Polk Park
This self-guided audio tour starts opposite Thomas Polk Park. You'll hear the history of the city and see the park before starting your walk.
2. First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte
The tour passes by the First Presbyterian Church, the oldest recognizable structure in the city.
3. Old Settlers Cemetery
You'll pass by the Old Settlers Cemetery, where you’ll find the graves of American Revolutionary War heroes, and the predecessors of US Presidents.
4. The Dunhill Hotel
You’ll pass the Dunhill Hotel where a dozen businessmen leapt to their deaths which locals believe is still haunted by their ghosts to this day.
5. St. Peter's Episcopal Church
The tour passes by St Peter's Episcopal Church. You'll hear about the church and its history while you walk.
6. McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square
The tour passes by the small theatre which is housed in the former First Baptist Church.
7. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
The tour passes by Charlotte Mecklenburg Main Library. The main library for the city of Charlotte closed for construction on October 29th, 2021 but you'll hear about it while you walk.
8. The Green
You'll pass by The Green, Charlotte's literary-themed park where part of The Hunger Games movie was filmed.
9. St Peter's Catholic Church
The tour passes by the oldest Catholic Church in Charlotte dating back to 1851, and it was the only Catholic church in the city for nearly 100 years!
10. Mint Museum Uptown
The tour passes by the Mint Museum and the original Branch Mint which was moved to this location, brick by painstaking brick.
11. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
The tour passes by the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. You'll hear about the building while you walk.
12. Latta Arcade
The tour passes through the Latta Arcade. You'll hear about the arcade while you walk.
13. Romare Bearden Park
By the time we reach Romare Bearden Park, where our tour ends, you’ll have a much greater appreciation for the Queen City, its history and its cultural corners.
14. Charlotte center city
The tour goes through Uptown in the city center.

Inclusion

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusion

Food/Drink

Smartphone and headphones

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Transportation

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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