Charlotte Queen City Murder Mystery Detective Game
Overview
Solve a self-guided murder mystery on a walk through Uptown Charlotte. Travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead during a ghost tour. Her boyfriend, the theatrical guide, and a stranger all have something to hide.
Use the Questo app on your phone to gather evidence at 12 real locations across Center City: NASCAR Hall of Fame, Romare Bearden Park, The Green, Trade & Tryon Square, and other Charlotte landmarks. Interrogate suspects, decode hidden messages, and name the killer before they strike again.
Every chapter features original audio narration. Characters speak directly to you as the case unfolds, while real Queen City history is woven into every stop.
Start anytime, pause whenever, and pick up where you left off. Allow around 75 minutes for the full 2.1 km route.
Perfect for date night, true crime fans, friends groups, or solo detectives ready to crack the case.
What's Included
- Detective puzzles, hidden codes, suspect interrogations, and a final accusation
- Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume
- Real Center City landmarks: NASCAR HOF, Levine Center, Romare Bearden Park, The Green
- Self-guided murder mystery in 12 chapters across Uptown Charlotte
- Clues, hints, and a map in the app to guide you between locations
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)
Meeting Location
501 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
420 South Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
What To Expect
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501 S College St (pass by)
531 S College St (pass by)
104 W Brooklyn Vlg Ave (pass by)
429 S Tryon St (pass by)
255 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (pass by)
303 S Church St (pass by)
116 E 3rd St (pass by)
College St & 4th St (pass by)
137 E Trade St (pass by)
210 S Tryon St (pass by)
320 S Tryon St #120 (pass by)
420 S Tryon St (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-107194P142
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Detective puzzles, hidden codes, suspect interrogations, and a final accusation.
- Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume.
- Real Center City landmarks: NASCAR HOF, Levine Center, Romare Bearden Park, The Green.
- Self-guided murder mystery in 12 chapters across Uptown Charlotte.
- Clues, hints, and a map in the app to guide you between locations.
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the app).
The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Charlotte Queen City Murder Mystery Detective Game is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Charlotte Queen City Murder Mystery Detective Game will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Detective puzzles, hidden codes, suspect interrogations, and a final accusation
- Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume
- Real Center City landmarks: NASCAR HOF, Levine Center, Romare Bearden Park, The Green
- Self-guided murder mystery in 12 chapters across Uptown Charlotte
- Clues, hints, and a map in the app to guide you between locations
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
