Charlotte Historical Walking Tour Experience

Tour the city of Charlotte and see its history up close and personal! Our walking tour will explore the history of the Queen City from our humble colonial origins to the modern finance city we are today. Let our guides take you through the evolution of Charlotte using verifiable historical research to interpret the changes in the city and region at large. Tours will include architectural history, pop culture, information on museums, and our sporting arenas. Learn about the people who shaped all of these changes, as well as a few legends both living and gone.

Meeting Point

Wake Forest University School of Business Charlotte campus

200 N College St #150, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

We meet at the Queen Charlotte Statue in front 201 E. 5th st.

What's included:

• Local guide

Not included:

• Gratuity

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, 28202-2100, North Carolina

See where the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performs regularly at the Belk Theater, the largest auditorium at the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. The theater is constructed so that there are no seats more than 135 feet away from the stage, providing an intimate setting even with over 2,000 people in the audience.

Pass by without stopping

Mint Museum Uptown

500 S Tryon St, Levine Center for the Arts, Charlotte, 28202-1811, North Carolina

The Mint Museum, also referred to as The Mint Museums, is a cultural institution comprising two museums, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Mint Museum Randolph and Mint Museum Uptown, together these two locations have hundreds of collections showcasing art and design from around the globe.

Pass by without stopping

Discovery Place Science

301 N Tryon St, , Charlotte, 28202, North Carolina

Discovery Place is a paradise of kid-friendly interactive science exhibits and presentations. Visit the Cool Stuff exhibit which, true to its name, is full of interesting interactive activities like lying on a bed of nails that help making learning physics fun.

Pass by without stopping

Old Settlers Cemetery

200 W Trade St, Charlotte, 28202-1623, North Carolina

Learn about Charlotte's oldest cemetery! Charlottes first burial ground where you will find the resting place of Revolutionary war heroes, Civil War veterans, and US House Representatives.

Pass by without stopping

Latta Arcade

320 S Tryon St, Charlotte, 28202-1941, North Carolina

The Latta Arcade is an indoor shopping arcade, built in 1914 to include a two-floor atrium with stores and restaurants. There is a glass skylight over the atrium, which was originally used to allow natural light for grading cotton. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Pass by without stopping

Levine Museum of the New South

401 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, 28202, North Carolina

The heart of this museum lies in exploring the people who have changed and shaped the social landscape of the South since the end of the Civil War. The exhibit addresses controversial issues like race relations and immigration, providing a forum for discussion and contemplation. The facility features exceptional pieces, including modern multimedia displays and virtual tours that make the learning experience fun for all ages.

Pass by without stopping