UPTOWN FUNK: 1 Hour Guided City Walking Tour in Charlotte

Charlotte, US
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Highlights

  • Fun fact-filled start in Romare Bearden Park
  • Covering Charlotte's sports teams
  • Exploring markers of early settlers and Revolutionary heroes
  • Learning about Charlotte's transformation from farms to banking empires
  • Discovering the vibrant arts and culture scene in Charlotte

Meeting Point

Meet at the southern edge of Romare Bearden Park at the Sprial Odessy Sculpture- just across from the 7-Eleven on MLk Boulevard

Meeting point

300 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202 , United States

End point

End Point

Firebird scuplture - 2 blocks from starting point

Meeting point

420 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Romare Bearden Park

A fun fact-filled start of the tour featuring Queen Charlotte, King Haigler, Romare Bearden and Hugh McColl. -- in the beautiful park setting.

Duration 10 minutes
2

The Bank Of America Stadium

For the sports fans in the group, here's where we cover the Charlotte Panthers, Hornets, Knights and the latest - Major League Soccer, Charlotte FC.

Duration 10 minutes
3

Old Settlers Cemetery

We get hands-on when we search for markers of early Charlotte settlers and American Revolutionary heros - one with a tie to Steph Curry!

Duration 10 minutes
4

Bank of America Corporate Center

Get ready for a marble - palooza experience when we pass through this Forutne 500 lobby and learn how Charlotte went from small farms to banking empires.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Mint Museum Uptown

Charlotte's Arts & Culture scene is hotter than ever.. Here is the epicenter, and we find out what's fueling the Arts renaissance in the Queen City. *We do not go inside the museum. Travelers can visit on their own either before or after our tour. Please check the website of the museum for hours and pricing. **We offer add-on guided group tours to the museum. Please check our website for more information.

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
6

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

With a look back to Romare Bearden, we tell the story of the how The Gantt Center became one of nation's most important resources for African American Art and Culture. *We do not go inside the museum. Travelers can visit on their own either before or after our tour. Please check the website of the museum for hours and pricing. **We offer add-on guided group tours to the museum. Please check our website for more information.

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

A big finish with The Bechtler, one of Charlotte's most important buidlings archtecturally and ane of most the Queen City's most iconic instagrammable photo ops! *We do not go inside the museum. Travelers can visit on their own either before or after our tour. Please check the website of the museum for hours and pricing. **We offer add-on guided group tours to the museum. Please check our website for more information.

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    We do not go inside any of the museums listed on our itinerary. Travelers can visit those museums on their own either before or after our tour. Please check the website of the museum for hours and pricing.
Provided by QUEEN CITY CULTURE VULTURES

What our experts say

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    Check museum hours before visiting
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    Grab a coffee at 7-Eleven before tour
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    Explore nearby Romare Bearden Park
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    Visit Mint Museum after the tour
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    Great lunch spots near the tour end

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