Historic Mooresville Food Tour

Duration: 2.5 hours

Location: Downtown Historic Mooresville, North Carolina

Adult

$50

Children

$25

Children Aged 8 to 12

All people who purchase tickets will be asked to show proof of age, when being served alcohol, so please bring proper ID.

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Explore downtown Mooresville and our exciting, delicious food scene, so that you will become an expert on our Tasty Town.

  • Taste a variety of offerings at multiple stops along our tour route, so we will have a good understanding of the town's food scene.
  • Meet restaurant owners and chefs and learn about the food culture and the story of our restaurants.
  • Learn about local history, culture and architecture, so that you leave feeling like an expert on Mooresville's history
  • Enjoy small plates at 6 or more stops, so you will leave full and satisfied.

Restrooms available at every stop.

Tour is handicap accessible.

Photography is allowed.

Tour is approximately 1 mile long.

Tour Group Size

  • All tours are small groups of up to 12 guests, so that participants get lots of attention.  Therefore guides will be able to answer all participant questions, without slowing down the pace of the tour..

Where we will start

  • We will begin at the heart of Mooresville at the courtyard between Wells Fargo Bank and Tim’s Table on Main St. because it is centrally located with great parking options.

Where we will go

  • We will walk downtown Main St. Mooresville at a leisurely pace.  As a result, we will have the opportunity to stop at several unique and delicious stops.

What you will get

  • Above all, you will leave with your bellies full of food and your mind full of knowledge, because you have taken this historic downtown food tour.

Some of the places we may visit depending on tour date and time.

Big Tiny's

Texas natives Elizabeth and John Maddox have brought real Texas BBQ to downtown Mooresville. Sample different types as well as learn about the history of BBQ, around the South.

J. J. Wasabi's

Try some fresh local sushi creations such as the DoMo, short of Downtown Mooresville, as well as the Race City Roll.

Cyntucci's

Get a taste of a real NY Bakery, right here in Mooresville. We will try their rainbow cookie, as well as some other specialties.

Carolina's Heritage

See some local artists creations and try our locally made root beer, Uncle Scotts.

Epic Chophouse

The don't call it Epic for nothing. We will sample some of their bar fare, such as their Dirty Mo Sandwich, and colorful flat breads.

Mooresville Ice Cream Parlor

Our local Ice Cream Parlor used to also be the local dairy, making ice cream for the entire region. We will have a traditional ice cream sundae at this stop.

On Tap

Craft Beer tap room, we will sample some different styles of beer, made both locally and regionally.

Urban Grind

This new addition to downtown Mooresville is a our stop shop for coffee. This unique stop has coffee roasting done on site, as well as specialty drinks and pastries.

Plenty of public parking is available between Main Street and Church Street, so customers can quickly park and find our tour.

Get Directions

Have questions? Here's the most frequently asked.

Is there parking available?

Ample parking is available between Main St. and Church St., near to the tours starting point.

Are children allowed?

Yes. IDs will be checked, even if you purchase the no-beer ticket. The establishments that we visit will only allow those 21 and above to drink.

Do we only walk around and sample food?

Absolutely not! Our tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique 2.5 hour experience. Imagine walking through the city eating our local artisans most delicious foods while learning the neighborhoods from real locals.

What if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

Please be sure and let us know if you (or anyone in your group) has a dietary restriction (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic, allergy, etc.) when you purchase your tickets. As long as we know in advance, we can accommodate your needs.

Do I need to purchase tickets in advance?

Yes, advance ticket purchase is required. Events typically sell out quickly. To maximize your chances of getting the date, time, and number of tickets you prefer, please book well in advance.

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"Sarah tailored the tour around our taste buds. We went to Epic Chophouse, a BBQ place, and other restaurants that appealed to our taste buds. Great Tour and we are sure Tasty Town will cater to your preferences as well."

Judd Pellow and Ashley Abbott

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