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The ghosts of Charlotte past

As All Hallows Eve nears, now may be the perfect time for a ghost tour around the Queen City.

A man in an overcoat and hat holding a lantern guiding a group along N. Tryon Street.

Ghost tour guides dress for the occasion, donning coats, suits, dresses + equipped wih lanterns.

Photo via WCNC

On the eve of All Hallows Eve, ghost tours are boo-king fast. Queen City residents and visitors are spending the evening hours learning (and being scared) by the history of Charlotte’s ghosts.

Many Uptown tours travel through Old Settler’s Cemetery, one of North Carolina’s oldest cemeteries and the first city-owned cemetery in Charlotte. It’s home to some of the city’s earliest settlers, including Charles Polk, also known as “Devil Charlie.”

According to US Ghost Adventures, Polk earned the nickname after a deadly incident with his wife. Legend says Polk’s spirit haunts the Queen City with his laugh becoming a soundtrack of the cemetery. Eerie, right?

Whether you believe in ghosts or want to learn more about the city’s haunted stories, there are several tours ready to give you the 4-1-1.

Carolina Haunts and History | $15-$20 | Take a guided walking tour in Uptown via lantern light, visiting several landmarks and sites where departed inhabitants are said to linger.

Editor’s note: This tour is already sold out for Thursday, Oct. 31.

Southern Charm Haunted/True Crime Tour | $28-$49 | Ride a golf cart through Uptown and learn the ghostly tales and true crime stories of the city’s past.

Pro tip: Children under 12 are not permitted on this tour.

Charlotte Haunted Booze and Boos Tour | $29+ | Nightly Spirits Charlotte hosts this tour where guests can learn about the spirits (and booze) around the Queen City.

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