This smaller sized shopping center is just south of the I-485 inner loop in the Highland Creek…read moreneighborhood of Charlotte. Plenty of space, more so because their Bi-Lo anchor in here closed recently. I'm sure that will fill soon enough, but in the meanwhile this plaza features one of the better artisan pizza/pasta places, a State Farm office, dry cleaners, nail and tanning salon and a consignment clothing shop. Surrounded by roundabouts, which seem really popular in this part of Charlotte. [Review 10846 overall, 616 of 2019.]

Less of a shopping plaza and more strip mall, this little spot is located just west of I-77 at the…read moreGilead Road exit. Gas station at the corner of Gilead and Statesville Road, the shopping center has one entrance from each. Cell phone store, pizza joint, sub shop and the main anchor is the Aldi supermarket in the back. It's definitely A-OK. [Review 13423 overall, 742 of 2020.]

The amount of stores in this mall have shrunk and disappeared, but this place is nostalgic just…read morelike the movie theater. I'm so glad that I can also bring my children here. I just really wished that they would not have got rid of great American cookie. I am so disappointed. I know it's been gone for a couple of years but every time I'll see the wall that has been put up. It makes me sad.

The Carolina Mall is an old building that seems to barely survive the competition of online stores…read more Sears is gone, uet the building is still here. I was surprised that the indoor mall area has been refurbished, very clean, but not too many stores that attract my attention. The food court only had half of their vendors open on a Sunday. Parking is not a problem here and people tend to shop or eat and not loiter around. It is a descent place if you need to visit JC Penny's or Staples.

Birkdale is a nice shopping area nesettled off exit 25 off I-77…read more WIth over 50 shops, restaurants & a movie theatre, it has something for everyone. My favorite shops are Gap, Total Wine & More & Ann Taylor Loft.

A great place to have near home here in the LKN area. A movie theater, restaurants, national and…read morelocal stores all in a clean, easily walked, family friendly atmosphere. Recent addition, Bad Daddy's Burger Bar ups the "yay" factor in terms of good dining choices. During the summer there is live music at the Village center by the fountain. We like to get one of the outdoor seats on Dressler's patio and enjoy some drinks and apps while we listen. Come on down or up or over and enjoy :)

This shopping center is about nine miles down US-74 from Uptown Charlotte (and the other…read moreIndependence Square, https://www.yelp.com/biz/independence-square-charlotte?hrid=GGcVOLrDyHFCfd7_oGdAUg). Located on the east side of the roadway, there is a traffic light at one entrance where Village Lake Drive intersects with Independence Blvd. This shopping center is down the grade from the roadway, making the large sign at the front particularly important for finding what's here. A few outbuildings include a mobile phone chain and a major bank branch. The main strip building has Chinese, nails, pizza, subs, deli and beauty supply as well as the anchors Super G Mart, Dollar General and Harbor Freight. At the far end, an aviation institute is closed due to the pandemic. The shopping center is currently managed by Chambers Group. [Review 14495 overall, 1822 of 2020, number 2746 in North Carolina.]

This shopping center and condo complex fits the definition of "mixed use" with a few Big Box stores…read moreand some restaurants and some offices and some living spaces (not sure if condos or apartments). I have been here a number of times, usually to hit up Trader Joe's but there's also a nice Best Buy (that does auto installations), Pisces all-you-can-eat sushi, Lost Worlds Brewing, and now 3rd & Fernwood which was my destination today (Yelp elite event!). There's bunches more of retail and restaurants. The tall parking deck worked well on a quiet midweek evening but during the holiday shopping season, it will be a real challenge. The deck is clean, well lit and I did see security on patrol. As always, be aware of your surroundings especially in or near the elevators and stairwells. I did not bring the Sprinter as there is a low height clearance. Two good access points from Kings Drive and Charlottetowne Avenue have traffic lights. [Review 95 of 2025 - 4065 in North Carolina - 23662 overall]

This is a fairly small strip, but it has some great restaurants, like Dressler's, Pisces, and…read morePizzeria Omaggio's...not to mention several cool eateries and retail. Speaking of retail, we tend to visit Trader Joe's the most...but there are other big stores, like Marshall's and Best Buys. Now, there used to be some cool boutiques here, but I don't recall seeing them recently (possibly closed due to Covid?). Probably the coolest feature of this strip is this little alleyway with a great patio dining...with clear views to Uptown Charlotte. Recently, they've installed this fun Umbrella Alley" display...colorful umbrellas suspended in mid-air. Think it's a temporary exhibition? In any case, there's always something cool to do and see here at The Met...and despite the long drive from where we live, we tend to go here quite often. Guess it's worth it?

I think the District Exchange issues a great addition to Concord. With several small business…read moreinside it's a great place to shop and eat. I love the vibe here. I really hope the District Exchange will be a huge success. The one negative - It lacks good signage outside. One can easily walk by and not realize all that is inside. While it has the District Exchange sign outside it is dark against brick. Only a small sign shows the businesses inside. This place deserves a big inviting sign so more customers see what's inside!

Located along busy US-74 in Shelby, this shopping center is anchored by the Walmart Supercenter…read more There is also a sporting goods store, big box pet supplies store, GameStop, hair cutting salon, sub shop, vape shop and beauty supply. Note that there is the plaza, set back from the roadway as well as a short strip mall along the road. They are not connected. The intersection with the shopping center has a traffic light and there is a turn lane from eastbound US-74. This is the only entrance or exit from the shopping center. [Review 14935 overall, 437 of 2021, number 2834 in North Carolina.]