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Uptown Charlotte Family Scavenger Hunt

November 9, 2025


Instructions:

  • Explore Uptown Charlotte with your family.
  • Check off each item as you find it.
  • Take photos if you like, and enjoy the adventure!
  • Optional: Treat yourself to a hot cocoa or snack along the way when you’re done.

Scavenger Hunt List:

  1. Take a photo with a fountain at Romare Bearden Park
  2. Spot a public art sculpture and draw a quick sketch.
  3. Find a statue of a famous person (Hint: Try the Levine Museum or nearby plazas).
  4. Look for a mural and take a creative family selfie.
  5. Count how many benches you see in the green spaces.
  6. Spot a city bird — maybe a pigeon, duck, or robin!
  7. Take a photo of a skyline view from a green space.
  8. Find the “Charlotte Plaza” sign or marker.
  9. Locate the library or ImaginOn building and wave to the kids’ section.
  10. Spot a bronze sculpture or plaque that tells a story about Charlotte.
  11. Take a picture of a colorful plant or garden bed in a public space.
  12. Locate a historic building or marker and write down one fact you learned.
  13. Find a food truck or café and describe what it looks like.
  14. Count how many fountains or water features you can see.
  15. Spot a kid-friendly playground or play area.

Check out the free printable at this link