Visited here for the Annual Tree Lighting. Parking was tight but we found a spot. I would suggest…read morehaving clear paths for the vendors. Very hard to determine beginning/end of lines. No adults were around supervising the children swinging on the fence around the tree. The snow was cute at the end of the countdown.

This massive shopping center in suburban Charlotte is chock full of Main Street shopping,…read morerestaurants, condos and apartments. You could easily never need to leave as I think that they pretty much have everything. Indian, froyo, sushi, burgers, juicing, Italian, tacos and subs for a start. Fancy sit down and fast casual. A gigantic Harris Teeter, hair salon, dance academy, fitness center, dentist and even a mattress store. Lots of parking and the place is quite well laid out to keep the traffic moving at the right speed. [Review 11568 overall, 1348 of 2019.]

This is a nice shopping area in South Charlotte. There's a variety of food , treats , skin care,…read moreHair care, nail shops and clothing options as well as activities.. I quite enjoy the local events such as 5K races, or vendors that are able to set up near the fountain.. There is plenty of parking in the area. It's clean and a pretty safe area. Happy shopping!

It's a great place to shop, it really is, but however The people who shop there and work there…read moredidn't make me feel welcome! I didn't get one smile from anyone! I think it has something to do with that AK high school racial incidents! I don't think I'll returning anytime soon!

It was probably not the best idea to go here on Memorial Day, but I did…read more I was gifted a Greg Norman golf shirt that I needed to exchange. I was already in the area so what the heck. The weather was sketchy so I didn't think it would be too crowded but that was a bad call. The parking spaces are WAY too small! Larger SUV's taking two spaces & you can't blame them. I got to the store & made the exchange & got out of there PDQ!

Review for Charlotte Premium Outlets…read more After relocating to Charlotte from the San Francisco Bay Area, I've kept my same philosophy about shopping: retail prices are optional if you're willing to do a little homework. I'm always looking for quality and value without paying unnecessary markups, and this outlet center has been a very reliable place to find both. I needed professional clothing, shoes, and luggage for work, so I made the drive out here--and I found everything I needed in one trip. One of my best purchases was a beautiful piece of luggage from Travelpro at a great price. Many of the stores also offer additional discounts if you sign up for their rewards programs, which can make the savings even better. Stores I frequent most: * Banana Republic * J.Crew * Ann Taylor * LOFT * Saks Off 5th * Old Navy (very large location with great basics) * Le Creuset -- always fun to browse, even if just window shopping If you have the time to look carefully and shop strategically, you can really find high-quality items here at excellent prices. My personal shopping strategy: * I avoid weekends whenever possible * I park near the Saks entrance, especially along the back row where it's easier to remember where you parked * I shop during off-hours for a calmer, more efficient experience Parking overall is plentiful, and the layout is easy to navigate once you learn your preferred entry point. Another thing I appreciate is the atmosphere. In my experience, the staff across stores have been knowledgeable, polite, and helpful. The overall vibe feels practical and approachable--people are there to shop, not to show off. There are also plenty of restaurants and fast-casual options nearby, so it can easily become a full outing. If you're planning a larger shopping trip, using store hold or will-call services can be a smart way to keep your purchases secure while you continue browsing. As someone who pays attention to value and cost of living, I've found shopping in North Carolina--and the Southeast in general--to be refreshingly affordable compared to the West Coast. That difference alone makes places like this especially worthwhile. Bottom line: Easy parking, strong value, and a wide selection of reliable brands. If you shop strategically and avoid peak times, this outlet center can be a very productive and enjoyable place to find quality items at fair prices.

On Rea Road, sandwiched between I-485 and Ballantyne Commons Parkway, this is a large shopping…read moreplaza. I've been here a bunch of times so I'm surprised that it managed to miss my reviews until now. Anchored by the Target in the center, the top end has the Regal cinema that used to draw a crowd but in the post-COVID era, who knows. Michaels, Ulta, GameStop, Harris Teeter are the main tenants in the big building but there are other structures that have professional offices, sporting goods, vitamins and supplements, restaurants, bubble tea and clothing. I think there are three Starbucks locations here plus fast food Wendy's, Chick-Fil-A, Firebirds, Smashburger, Nothing but Noodles and banks. The driving routes do a good job of keeping the higher speed traffic away from the areas where people are walking, so that's a good thing. And at Christmas time, this place is a zoo. [Review 19943 overall - 3430 in North Carolina - 916 of 2023.]

Service. The "Managers" in this store are bitchy, and Rhonda at the checkouts talks to the…read morecashiers like they are slaves. She's very uneducated, and it really shows in the tone and words of her voice. I do not think she should be so rude to employees and customers too. The "Managers" love her domineering demeanor, and I've seen them encourage it! There are no helpful or courteous management staff at this store

First time ever in this shopping center. Came here for a family event from 10-1pm. The event was…read morecatered mainly for young kids around 8 and under. A few bounce houses, sensory tables, fairy hair, and popular face painting. They did have a raffle , and I was able to win an IKEA gift card. Lots of shops, including nail salons, J. CREW, sharks hair cuts, Home Depot, and other restaurants. Looks like they have a fountain, but it was not on when we went.

Can a shopping center be too large or have too many stores? Promenade on Providence could be that…read moreas it boasts Kirkland's, Total Wine, Staples and Home Depot. I think the issue here is that the shopping center is more square than rectangular and that plus the bowl-shaped layout makes it super hard to find the stores you want to shop. Sporting goods, Fresh Market, Buffalo Wild Wings, clothing and more. It's a big shopping center. On the plus side, it does seem to have enough parking and they have put up some directional signs. [Review 15454 overall, 958 of 2021, number 2998 in North Carolina.]

This cozy shopping center is tucked into the corner of Ballantyne Commons and Community House. It's…read morepacked with food options for the nearby office workers in this huge commercial area of Ballantyne. Another Broken Egg for that morning fix. Poke Bar, Ghengis Grill and Be's Noodles and Banh Mi make good lunch options for the slave-to-the-grind. Or round out the evening with sports on a patio at Gibson or Grape & Agave, a wine and tequila place. (Porque no los dos?) There are also some services including dry cleaners, shoe repair (don't see that often), nails and hair-dos. Not to mention a few schools of art and music which I think are aimed at kids. At the far end is a AAA for the ride. Getting in and out of here can be a bit stressful. Because of the location it's best if you're headed west on Ballantyne Commons when you leave out of here. Alternatively, north on Community House will lend itself to an easy out. I'm unfortunately not usually doing either of those, so I will suffer through U-turns and fast jumps out into traffic.

Charlotte is well dotted with these smaller shopping plazas and this one is just as good as any…read moreother. The Genghis Grill and Skillets at one end are probably the biggest draws for now. The two story building will eventually have retail shops - expect the usual discount hair cut place, a consignment clothing shop and a financial services office. Maybe they'll even get an H&R Block?

This part of Ballantyne has a few good shopping centers, some of which are not so great for parking…read moreand some of which are really good. Ballantyne Commons East falls into the latter group. This widely laid out plaza has a central parking area surrounded by two chevrons and then another small group of outbuildings. There are two main entrances to the plaza, both have traffic lights. John J Delaney Drive to Johnston Road / US 521 at the southwest and Delaney onto Ballantyne Commons Parkway at the northeast. Lots of shopping here includes an excellent Harris Teeter and Rite Aid, then a bunch of restaurants include Fox & Hound, Zapata's, Bad Daddy's, Librettos and JJ's Red Hots. I've never had a problem finding parking here.

Yet another Ballantyne-area shopping center built around a Harris Teeter. So there's that! And it's…read moreactually one of the better locations in town. It has a wine bar and some nicer accouterments in the fresh-foods area. On the same side is a tanning place and personal trainer for ladies. There's also a Banfield veterinarian. Across the way is a pharmacy, a pet supplies store, several restaurants including Sheng Ramen, the stand out over here. There's apparently even a Ballantyne location for JJ's Redhots. Plenty of parking. A gas station on the far backside and a rather large Carolina's Health building.

Wonderful shopping experience and great restaurants & food selection! Love the Fable Shop & Gelato…read moreshop is delicious, too! I work there in our office: New York Life Insurance Company. Need protection? Let me know! DM me. Very important value with Whole Life Insurance, too! There's a vast selection of places to eat. The service is great!

Updating my review because two stars is still deserved. Even in the middle of the day, this tightly…read morepacked shopping plaza is a serious pain-in-the-bumper for parking. They have a small number of ground-level spaces and a decent sized parking deck, but it's difficult to navigate and even if the traffic is light, it is difficult to get through here and find a parking spot. All it takes is one person to get into their car and suddenly, ten of us are all waiting for that one guy who stopped to wait for that space. Annoying as heck. I have given up on trying to find spaces on the ground floor and just go right to the parking deck. It's not worth it. Lots of great restaurants here and that's why I keep coming back.

Nice mall. Great store variety. Very busy so parking can be hit or miss. Beautiful decor.read more

A really beautiful, big *indoor* mall makes this Gen X Girl's heart sing! Southpark has just about…read moreevery type of store you can imagine, and the facility appeared to be extremely clean and well kept. We walked and window-shopped and made a few purchases while we were here. Spent a truly enjoyable afternoon browsing and enjoying this mall the way we used to when we were just kids. Hope to visit again the next time we are in Charlotte.

This is a large outdoor shopping center where you can get a meal, clothes, jewelry, car fixed, a…read moremassage a manicure, books, makeup, travel plans etc. Bring your walking shoes as you will need them. There is a small pond behind Chilis and Link and Pin you can feed the ducks and relax. There is plenty of shared parking. Hope you enjoy and happy shopping!

Along with the Park Road shopping strip, this is a shopping strip that I've known the longest since…read moreI moved to Charlotte 20-25 years ago. Honestly, I used to hate it, given its cluster-***k, traffic-jam design...BUT, I'm happy to say that the place improved over the years. It now houses many cool places that I love, like Le Peep and Kung Fu Tea, for starters. I guess the strength lies in the numerous number of restaurants and eateries, including many ethnic varieties (from Japanese and Malaysian, to Cajun and Greek). The big minus of this strip is the lack of cool retail stores. There ARE some retail stores, but not so much in terms of boutiques. Also, again, the overall design layout is somewhat wild, random and awkward. One of the highlights of this place that many may not know is this lake - complete with fountains and ducks (see pics) - behind several restaurants, like Chili's. It's a great place to stroll around after a huge meal or a drink. Anyway, this is an old staple of South Charlotte...and I'm glad to see that it's still thriving!