This large outdoor shopping center is along Independence in Southwest Charlotte. Maybe it's…read moreactually in Matthews? It is helpful that there are two separate intersections with traffic lights, which makes it super easy to get in and out. Office Depot, Dress Barn, JC Penney, AC Moore, Petsmart. Lots of big box stores, lots of parking. The lot does not have a lot of landscaping and it's level, which helped me to feel more secure. Of course, always keep an eye on your surroundings. [Review 11643 overall, 1424 of 2019.]

Way back in 1990, when this had the new shopping experience smell, my first job was at the…read moreMcDonald's. Back when it opened, there was a Gateway computer store, Sam's Club, Pharmore, Burlington Coat Factory, Hamricks, Kohls and so many more places. Back when it was first built, I remember my parents saying it would never last. Now the whole area has been built up and my parents just love it. Most of the original stores have left or changed some how, but it basically looks the same as it did. Strip mall, broken up into different sections. Major clothing stores, knick knack places, restaurants, hotel in the middle. The faces and names have changed, some things have gotten a facelift. But it all somehow remains the same.

Sycamore Commons always feels like one of those places that looks perfectly manageable from the…read moreroad, and then the moment you turn in you realize you've entered a different ecosystem entirely. I was here on a Saturday morning for Costco, which in hindsight was a tactical error because on a sunny weekend this parking lot turns into pure chaos. It was the kind of morning where every lane felt like a slow‑motion near miss, and I'm honestly surprised I didn't hear at least one honk or the unmistakable crunch of someone misjudging a turn. The layout doesn't do drivers any favors. The whole plaza sits on uneven grading, so you're constantly moving between slightly higher and lower sections, and the internal lanes twist and narrow in ways that probably help keep speeds down but also make it harder to get your bearings. Finding an exit becomes its own little quest, especially when you're trying to thread your way around people circling for spots or pausing mid‑lane to decide whether they're committing to a turn. It's a classic big‑box cluster, with plenty of major anchors pulling in heavy traffic, and thankfully there are directional signs scattered around to point you toward the right corner of the property. Even so, the combination of volume, terrain, and design means you have to stay alert the entire time you're here. Once you're actually inside the stores it's fine, but navigating the exterior feels like the price of admission, and on a bright Saturday morning that price is definitely higher than you'd expect. [Review 166 of 2026 - 4554 in North Carolina - 25356 overall]

Great area with several different stores to shop at and enjoy. They have quick food bites, clothing…read morestores, electronic, beauty places, home goods, etc. They have plenty of shared parking and if the weather is nice you can walk and shop. It can get crowded depending on the day and time. This area is right near 485 and off of independence so it's convenient. Happy shopping!

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

Definitely becoming more luxurious and catering to luxury stores. Regular everyday stores are being…read morepushed out. Kind of sucks!!!! A seen and be seen mall. Feels like they are looking for 5th Avenue in Charlotte.

For my daughter's second birthday, we looked for a Build-a-Bear to get her birthday bear, and this…read moremall is where we landed. We moved from the Richmond, VA area less than a year ago so we're still discovering all the places. My husband and I are GenX, so we are the Mall Rat generation - lost in a sea of the hot trend of "Town Centers", so we always check out malls to try to find ones that aren't on their last leg; filled with one-off trinket shops. We were in awe of this mall! It is full, it's big, it's lively, and it's got an awesome food court! It's like we stepped into a time warp and landed in the '90's; we felt like teenagers again! All the good stores are in here. The only thing I didn't see - and I may have just missed it - was a music store. I miss the old days of going and listening to new albums on headphones and talking to people as we dig through the CD racks. I got some of my best music recommendations that way. And with the resurgence of vinyl, that mall really would be a prime spot for a record store! If anyone ever decides to build a nursing home for us GenXers, just use this mall. All you have to do is take out the Southern Lion and put little rooms in there. You don't have to change anything else! 'Cause let's face it - we're not gonna go easy, so there better be a Spencer's and a Cinnabon wherever the youngin's put us.

While technology can be a wonderful it is also has casualties which is a shame for the current and…read morefuture children. I mean does any over 40 remember growing up to one of the best experiences of their childhood called a MALL? I do and sadly those days are slowly yielding way to Ecommerce, outdoor shopping centers designed for ease of access and speed, and new societal norms. Located in a safe area off of I-485 Carolina Place is a very nice place to take the family while shopping for all those modern needs or even for us older folks, a step back in memory lane. I mean gone are Radio Shack, Merry-Go-Round, Aladdin's Castle, KB Toys and Suncoast to name a few replaced by empty units or some places that have been able to maintain their leases like Belk (for those southern folks), Gamestop, Dicks and well you get the point. The main take away is I feel is the place is safe and has great natural light. I took my daughters and got their bathing suits at a place that will remain nameless one for $80 the other $60, but alas the discount brought both to $50 total. I'm ignorant of pricing at retail stores and how it works during the season but that was just weird to me. We wondered around, picked up some Auntie Anne's pretzel bites (our favorite) to nibble on while I took them to several stores which they loved including Hot Topic and Claire's. I really like the layout here, wide open. My favorite place to take my girls is the food court. We saw a huge line and while I hoped it was for multiple restaurants, nope I knew what it was for. Sarku had over 30 people in line while all the other stalls had one or two customers. All in all it took us roughly 20 mins to get our food. I'm curious what would happen if I dropped another Sarku in the food court? Anyways, they were SLOW but as always really good. So, when you're there I highly suggest Double Chicken Teriyaki w/ fried rice along with an extra scoop of sauce on the top. The chicken is nice and caramelized with a nice soy kick and fried rice, need I say more? All in all, I still cherish the mall and Carolina Place is holding up the tradition! While I wish all the units were filled, such as life these days. If you'd like to make a day of fun activities with the kids, I think you should consider stopping by, just make sure you hit the food court while doing your shopping!

I was here for a Yelp event at Postino, but I showed up early enough that I had time to wander, and…read morehonestly I'm glad I did because this whole area is far more impressive than I realized. Ballantyne has been developing at a pace I clearly haven't kept up with, and suddenly there's this whole little district with a mix of restaurants, an outdoor amphitheater, a big open grass lawn where people can sprawl out or toss a ball, a playground tucked off to the side, and that general sense of activity that makes a place feel like it's actually being used and enjoyed rather than just built for show. Since I still had time before the Postino event kicked off, I walked down to Olde Mecklenburg for a beer. It was a bit too cool to sit outside in their beer garden, which is usually the move, so I settled inside and it was exactly the kind of comfortable, familiar brewery vibe that makes you want to linger for a second round even when you know you shouldn't. Parking is three hours free, which is generous for a place this busy, but you do have to register your car. If you stay longer they'll charge you, and if you don't register at all they'll be less than thrilled, so it's worth taking the extra minute to do it right. The whole setup makes it easy to spend an afternoon here without feeling rushed, which is probably why I ended up enjoying the pre‑event time just as much as the event itself. [Review 323 of 2026 - 4583 in North Carolina - 25510 overall]

This place has something for everyone. Many different restaurants for every tastebuds. It's great…read morefor families, date nights or a night out with the girls, or even solo if you prefer to do your own thing. I went on a Monday morning when the businesses were just opening so had no prob finding parking. However I can imagine on wkends or special events it can get insanely congested. There are a few spots on the street for free but good luck snagging one of those. There is plenty of parking that's 3hrs for free so that does help. Since I went early in the wk I didn't even use up 3 full hrs of parking, but just be mindful of busier times, that 3hrs can go by quick.

We were passing by but had time to kill. So we stopped into this shopping center…read more We spent most of our time in the Firefly thrift shop. Please check out my review. https://yelp.to/FHzDYZOnUf There's quite a selection of establishments in this shopping center. From appliances to a pub. There's even a church and chainsaw art. It's pretty cool to have a place with so many different businesses that are not part of chains. We will be coming back to check out the pub.

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!

Anchored by the Walmart Supercenter but including all sorts of other great options, this shopping…read morecenter is between East Independence and Monroe Road, south of Sardis (which becomes Fairview and later Tyvola). Shoe Department, Party City, T-Mobile, Game Stop, furniture, beauty supplies and more. The parking lot does a good job of keeping lanes for cars separate from walking areas, with clear crosswalks and stop signs. I had no problem with speedy vehicles today. [Review 19527 overall - 3422 in North Carolina - 497 of 2023.]

Everything in one place within walking distance. Enough parking. All the stores are goodbyes and…read morelove to shop there.