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Charlotte City Walks is held annually in May,
and offers free walking tours of the Queen City.

Discover Charlotte's neighborhood stories on a free walking tour during May. Learn more at https://urbancore.charlotte.edu/Charlotte-City-Walks. The UNC Charlotte Urban Institute launched City Walks in 2012 and works with many community partners to organize the walks.

05/09/2023

The 2023 attracted close to 100 Charlotteans. Walkers enjoyed the beautiful UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, an evening stroll in the Elizabeth Neighborhood - Charlotte, a visit to some of the City's pollinator gardens, and a tour of the University City area (including the North Tryon side of the UNC Charlotte campus). Next year's goal is to increase the number of walks to at least 15.

For more information, please visit https://urbancore.charlotte.edu/City-Walks-Charlotte.

05/01/2023

kicks off on May 3rd and runs through May 6th, with four scheduled walks. The Walks will range from an evening stroll in the Elizabeth Neighborhood to exploring the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens. We look forward to welcoming all of our registered participants on this year's walks.

Please feel free to tag us on any pictures you take during the walk on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using , , .

Stay tuned for updates on the Walks throughout this week. Visit https://urbancore.charlotte.edu/Charlotte-City-Walks for more information.

04/19/2023

There are still tickets available for this year's, , , , taking place May 3-6, 2023. For more information and to grab your free tickets please visit https://urbancore.charlotte.edu/Charlotte-City-Walks.

(Photo: Taken during Charlotte City Walks in 2022)

04/13/2023

It’s almost time for the , ,

City Walks will take place May 3-6, 2023, and will be a scaled back version with fewer walks as we transition to new walk management. We want to thank Angelique Gaines from urbanCORE’s, Urban Institute at UNC Charlotte, for doing such an amazing job over the past five years, and pledge to make her proud! Our goal is to be back to full walk capacity in the spring of 2024.

To get your free ticket(s), please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/616575894097. Additional information on Charlotte City Walks can be found at https://urbancore.charlotte.edu/City-Walks-Charlotte

04/27/2022

TICKETS AVAILABLE!

We have limited ticket availability on some walks due to cancellations. We have also added tickets to a few walks to make more spots available, including 15 spots on the very popular Treetops & Tombstones walk in uptown's Elmwood Cemetery.

Details and registration here: https://urbancore.charlotte.edu/City-Walks-Charlotte

04/20/2022

Important walks update: As of now, every spot on every walk has been reserved. We are amazed by the amount of demand - after two years away, we weren't sure what the appetite would be for the return of in-person City Walks. Clearly, this program is something the community highly values. We are hoping to add a few more walks, and we'll announce them here in the coming days. Thanks so much for your support, and see you in a few days when the walks start!

04/19/2022

Walk of the day: History, Murals and Mills - A Walking Tour of NoDa and Historic North Charlotte.

Groups will explore the vibrant history of North Charlotte and NoDa with local tour guides. We will visit three textile mills, walk through two distinct and largely intact mill villages, view local art and several large murals, and hear about some of the colorful neighbors from NoDa.

Full information here: https://ui.charlotte.edu/our-work/city-walks-discover-charlottes-neighborhood-stories

04/18/2022

Walk of the day: Participants will experience 4 stations along the LYNX Blue Line learning about the art installations and artists featured at each stop. We'll stay at each station approximately 20 minutes until the next train comes. From 9th Street going north, we’ll stop at 36th Street, Old Concord Rd and UNC Charlotte. We’ll then head back south returning to 9th Street. Happening Friday, April 29. https://ui.charlotte.edu/our-work/city-walks-discover-charlottes-neighborhood-stories

04/15/2022

Walk of the Day: Coffee and Donuts on April 29. Who can say no to that? Rise & Shine -- It's donut time! Discover your new favorite coffee and donuts spot as we venture through South End. The tour meets at 10:00 am at the Confetti Hearts Wall Mural, located at the bottom of the water tower (Design Center of the Carolinas). Stops include Pepperbox Doughnuts, Krispy Kreme, Not Just Coffee, and Bitty & Beau's. We will be sure to take photos of the great views and art along the way. After the tour, guests are welcome to linger for lunch at any local South End business.

Full info and register here: https://ui.charlotte.edu/our-work/city-walks-discover-charlottes-neighborhood-stories

04/14/2022

Walk of the day: Ramble along the Plaza. Off Central Avenue, the broad, landscaped boulevard of The Plaza holds an eclectic array of buildings. Our tour takes us past one of the city’s most ornate Queen Anne style homes (Victoria) and one of its finest Arts & Crafts examples (VanLandingham Estate), then wends onto the bungalow sidestreet of Thomas Avenue. Walk leader Tom Hanchett is a longtime resident of the Plaza Midwood Historic District.

When: April 28, 5 pm.

Full details: https://ui.charlotte.edu/our-work/city-walks-discover-charlottes-neighborhood-stories

04/13/2022

Walk of the day: Elizabeth.

Explore the bungalow side streets of this early streetcar neighborhood, home to the Belk department store family and nationally famed author Harry Golden, as well as Charlotte’s first city-owned park. Led by community historian Dr. Tom Hanchett, whose Charlotte history book, SORTING OUT THE NEW SOUTH CITY, is now out in its second edition. Afterward, if you like, enjoy dinner on your own at Elizabeth restaurants such as Sabor, Fig Tree or The Crunkleton.

Full details and registration here: https://ui.charlotte.edu/our-work/city-walks-discover-charlottes-neighborhood-stories

Address

UrbanCORE At UNC Charlotte, 9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC
28223

Telephone

+17046878622

Website

https://urbancore.charlotte.edu/Charlotte-City-Walks

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