Uptown Funk: The Story of Charlotte

Charlotte is a city with a colonial past, a vibrant present and an expanding future, and this walking tour of the Uptown district will help you understand how it has become one of the most dynamic urban centres in the southern United States.

During the tour, a local guide with a passion for the city will take you through the main streets of downtown, explaining Charlotte's origins, its role in North Carolina's history, and how it has evolved from its days as a colonial crossroads to a world-class financial and cultural centre.

The tour takes in such landmarks as:

• The Trade & Tryon Street, where history and modernity converge.
• Old colonial squares and modern skyscrapers
• Monuments, sculptures and urban murals that tell the visual history of the city
• Anecdotes about famous people, from founders to sportsmen and artists

Throughout the tour, your guide will tell you curious details, little-known stories and cultural tidbits that will make you see Uptown Charlotte in a new light. The tour is designed to be light, accessible and highly entertaining, ideal for visitors looking for a comprehensive and enjoyable introduction to the city.