Queen City Ghosts: Charlotte’s Most Haunted Tour

You’ve learned about Charlotte’s role in the Gold Rush and the Civil War, but what about its grim, haunted history? Unbur ... y what’s been buried with a tour from Queen City Ghosts, and experience a different side of this southern city that’s not written out in the history books. Listen for the eerie, disembodied voice of a young girl at the historic McGlohon Theatre, or see if you can spot the terrifying apparition of Louise at the famously tormented Founders Hall. This hair-raising experience is sure to be remembered for years to come, making it a “must-do” during your visit to North Carolina.

As interesting as museums, monuments, and other sites of historical significance can be, you’re missing out on an essential ... part of Charlotte’s culture if you choose to ignore its dark underbelly. Spice up your trip with a tour from Queen City Ghosts, and see why it’s impossible to truly experience Charlotte without learning about its dead, which continue to rule the city to this day. Many of them linger around famous locations including the First Presbyterian Church, the McGlohon Theatre, and the Bootlegger House…all of which is a fundamental piece in putting together the puzzle of Charlotte’s tormented, secretive past. Try something new and impress your travel group with immersive, chilling stories of Charlotte’s legendary ghosts and its famously haunted history.

If there’s one city that’s bound to prove the existence of ghosts to even the most staunch skeptics, it’s Charlotte. Fo ... llow us and prepare to be convinced after visiting haunted locations like the Old Settlers’ Cemetery, where the phantoms of long-dead Charlotte residents are said to roam throughout the tombstones late at night. Listen for the ghoulish, disembodied laugh of Devil Charlie, and see if you can feel the grim, dark energy that inexplicably hangs over this historic burial ground. And don’t worry; if that doesn’t sway you, there are plenty of other haunted Charlotte locations that certainly will.

It doesn’t have to be Halloween for you and your friends to want a good fright. Follow us on a curated one-hour ghost tour ... around downtown Charlotte and learn the stories behind some of the Queen City’s most famous, otherworldly residents…which are bound to send a shiver down your spine. Get the blood pumping by stopping at sites such as the historic McNinch House, which is said to be haunted by the spirit of its previous owner, Mattie McNinch. Although she passed away in the late 1970s, workers at the now McNinch House Restaurants have claimed Mattie’s ghostly phantom can be seen floating around the house or fussing in the kitchen…the eternal resident of this centuries-old home.

Ghouslish hauntings, mysterious orbs, sinister secrets from beyond the grave…if you’re a fanatic for all things macabre, ... Charlotte should be at the top of your “must-see” list. Charlotte loves to bury its dead, making it an ideal destination for lovers of chilling, real-life ghost stories. The Queen City boasts an impressive 186 graveyards — just one more than the city of New Orleans. Walk the harrowed ground of Charlotte’s many burial grounds and see for yourself why experts consider it to be one of the most haunted cities in the entire United States.

If you’re a big fan of ghost-hunting shows, you’re probably familiar with apparitions, orbs, and other ways spirits appea ... r from beyond the grave. But don’t you want to come face-to-face with these long-dead ghosts yourself? Ditch your couch and slippers and join Queen City Ghosts on a chilling tour to some of Charlotte’s most haunted destinations, and create memories you’ll never forget—from beyond the screen of your TV set.