Very few stores still open. Food court consists of about three places, at least one of which is not…read moreopen everyday. Vacancies outnumber occupied stores by about 10 to 1. Belk and Bass Pro are the only popular stores left. Some kind or restaurant/arcade just opened that I know nothing about. On most days, while walking from one end of the mall to the other, you can count all the customers without taking off your shoes. On the plus side, parking is a breeze because of the very few stores. On a related note, I saw a small statue of an African Grey Parrot in one of the stores that I considered buying. The cost was around $150. Too much money. When I got home, I found the identical piece for $40 on Amazon. That store will now be limited to showrooming.

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Visiting the area. What's better than shopping when it's raining? Stopped at the Northwoods Mall…read more There's really not much going on. Not many name brand stores. 1/2 the bathrooms are blocked off. Also, there's a terrible odor throughout the mall. Needless to say, we didn't buy anything.

Very rundown mall. Mall had an odor about it that was not pleasant. Many closed stores. Many…read morebathrooms in the mall were closed!

Awesome little spot next to Studio Seven! Great coffee, fun Pokémon items, and snacks like popcorn…read moreand pretzels. Super friendly service and great value--prices are fair and even negotiable on some items. Definitely worth visiting!

We actually had a destination in mind when we pulled into the lot at Independence Mall, which felt…read morelike a small victory. Mrs. K. was on a mission for a few things from Bath & Body Works, and after navigating the lumpy terrain of a Wilmington cemetery earlier, she was ready for some smooth, level walking. Having a purpose gave the visit a bit more shape, and that was welcome. Independence Mall has been around since 1979, opening in the heyday of American mall culture with Belk-Beery, JCPenney, and Sears as its original anchors. A fourth wing came along in 2001 to make room for Dillard's, and the place has seen a fair bit of redesign since then. These days, it leans more open and airy, with nods to Wilmington's coastal vibe. We weren't in a hurry, so we mostly wandered just taking it in. We ducked into a couple of shops, browsed a bit, and yes, came away with the Bath & Body Works haul we'd hoped for. All in all, a relaxed and satisfying stop. [Review 1352 of 2025 - 4471 in North Carolina - 24904 overall]

We were in the mood for Chinese food for lunch. We found this restaurant near us and their menu had…read moreall the dishes one would find in a Cantonese chinese restaurant. My granddaughter, who is a vegetarian, enjoyed their vegetable fried rice. My wife, who is trying to eat healthier, had their steamed chicken and broccoli dish which came with a tasty garlic sauce on the side. My dish, the seafood delight, was amazing! The dish normally comes with a white sauce but I prefer a spicy garlic sauce. The dish was loaded with shrimp, scallops and crab along with a nice array of vegetables. And the portion was huge! I only ate half and had enough for another full meal. I also had a shrimp egg roll which was nicely fried and very tasty. The restaurant largely does a takeout business with ony a few table for eat-in and little ambiance but the food was great.

I order from China King at least once a week if not more. They have yet to disappoint me!…read moreEverything is freshly made, you can taste in the crunchy vegetables and the tender meat. I always order from the lunch menu so you get also a soda. The attendant is always kind to me.

so much food. obviously it's not the best chinese food I've had, but the quantity completely makes…read moreup for it. I got enough to feed myself for like three days out of one take out container. Amazing

Iono why people giving this place a low score cuz.... For $13.. ISSA BET!!!!! AND the flavor of the…read morefood is actually good! My bf Bear and son Dragon loves the food here!! Every time we ride thru from Myrtle Beach we will always drop by here cuz I'ma get sum to go so that they could eat it for dayyyys. Oh, and CASH ONLY :)

Florence doesn't have much to do, so Magnolia Mall is considered an attraction. The mall serves…read moremost of the Pee Dee area, so it gets a lot of foot and car traffic. Malls in general are dying, but on the day I visited- a few days before Christmas- it was packed! The traffic from I-95 helps too- if you are traveling through SC and need shopping, this Florence exit is the place to stop. Travelers staying in hotels also have store options (Belk, Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods) to buy whatever they may have forgotten or need. While Target isn't a mall anchor, it is just a short walk across the Belk parking lot. A lot of the typical mall stores I liked here have closed- Victoria's Secret, Express, Aeropostale. A lot of the newer mall stores are not my style but seem to be doing well for the demographics of this area. The Primo Pizza in the food court closed, but it still has Chick-Fil-A, Chinese Food, Charley's, and plenty of other options just down the road. What used to be JC Penney when I was growing up has been replaced with a huge arcade. I didn't go inside, but it's great that the mall has a place for folks to hang out, have fun, and be together, fostering friendships without necessarily buying stuff.

Very nice variety of stores. Ample parking. Great food choices. Definitely recommend for bus trips.read more

Arrived around 530pm and was able to find close street parking (free). A lot of people were already…read morethere with their dogs and kids, so all of the limited nine bench tables were filled up. They also had one long bench seating lined up on one side, close to the bench tables. Sitting there made it a little awkward to be in such close proximity to the people on the bench tables. Small Pole table trays were available too if you don't mind standing. There's plenty of open space, so hopefully in the future they can add more seating. It may be a good idea to bring your own seats and side table if you want to do extra work. Four food trucks were lined up on one side: Rude Bwoys, Italian Ice, Gusty Peruano, and another one. There was a short line for Gusty Peruano. The pager they gave us notified us when the food was ready, took less than 15 minutes. Food was great, although expensive. The Smashburger was delicious, but the fries were on the softer side. Causa a la Limeña was good too. We didn't get drinks since there was an extremely long line, but when we initially arrived, there was no line. So if that happens to you, take advantage of that while you can. The DJ was starting to set up right when we were leaving. There were some cornhole boards. Didn't see any bathrooms or porta potties. Gusty Peruano made it worth it to visit, otherwise, not sure if I would be back.

I am excited to see this idea coming to life! It just opened like week ago but I hope it will grow…read moreand help bloom the community it surrounds. The staff is so nice.. they said they are working thru new opening stuff but getting feel that this will be big! It's a Wednesday and only one food truck was here but had big flavors! The green light food truck was there.. it says VP it's various tastes of any foods! Lots of cultural flavors.. tacos empanadas, steak skewers and a wide variety of things.. we just came grab small bite and support this cool location . We got empanadas and they were big full of meats and had a dipping sauce that's similar to yum yum but even yummier!! There's cargo containers made into a restroom and ones a bar with chow town merchandise! So cute! I hope it does well and I'm sure weekends are so much bigger than weekdays.. be aware parking is prob the big flaw I. This plan but I'm sure moving forward that will be addressed.. go check them out

"Best Cheesesteak" the sign said! It was good don't get wrong but Best"? Ordered as recommended,…read moremayo, lettuce, onion and peppers. Bun was slightly toasted which gave the sandwich a slight crunch. The bun was on point! Soft. The sandwich itself held up to my hunger. For a mall sub, it will do in a pinch.

Finally got myself a layover in Myrtle Beach and needed food and Charley's looked good. They also…read morehad a deal of a chicken sandwich and fries for a great price. I ordered the chicken Philly. The cooked it fresh right in front of you so that was cool to see. I thought it looked a bit small but it was a good size for me as I don't eat much. It was really good. And the service was great as well. The workers were very nice and made my sandwich with love. Would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area.