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.

Anchored by Harris Teeter, this shopping center includes Pet Supermarket, Great Clips, Jersey Mikes…read moreand Dilworth Coffee as well as a nail salon and dry cleaner. Large and orderly parking lot. It is effectively a strip mall with a bank at one end, the Harris Teeter and other stores along the center, and Goodwill at the other end. There's also a gas station and an ABC. [Review 11574 overall, 1354 of 2019.]

Love all the places to shop. Harris tweeter the best one Lams kitchen the best food you can eat.read more

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.]

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!

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.

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!

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.

Located in a very safe and friendly area of town, SunValley Commons has a little something for the…read morewhole family. As developers are more geared towards the "outside mall" theme for convenience, these modern day amalgamations of mall and strip mall have seemed to be the flavor of the day. Moreover, the ease of getting in and out of the area is easy considering the two main streets it resides on within a stones throw from the highway. Obviously the anchor store or interest point is Stone Theatres Sun Valley Cinema. This facility is clean and most of the auditoriums have very up to date audio and video equipment. The movie theatre is immediately flanked by restaurants on the right and left, catering to those families that may want to grab a bite to eat after the flix. As for the kids, there's a frozen yogurt shop and moving further out, a "lego" type of store and a pet groomer. There are more restaurants of a few different cuisines as well as a tabacco shop, hotworx, bridal ware, nails, you name it. Further out, a CVS is there, more nails and restaurants including live music at a few places, fast food, spa, salon and so on. SunValley has a lot of what most families need in a very small area. So if you're with the kids or a couple looking for some fun on a Friday night, chances are this area has you covered. Drop by and stay for a while!

This large mix-use development is located at the intersection of Old Monroe Road and Wesley Chapel…read moreStouts Road. More than just a shopping center, it's a place for shopping and eating and entertainment. I'd guess that just about anything you need is here, short of a car dealership. The 14 screen movie theater is at the apex of the shopping center, surrounded by casual and fast dining restaurants. Two coffee shops, beauty shop, pharmacy and two separate auto repair outlets are here. Urgent care, wedding wear and even a funeral home. Yep, everything. Easy access from both sides with a very large parking lot that is designed to keep folks from going way too fast. And there's still room for more development. [Review 14334 overall, 1658 of 2020, number 2701 in North Carolina.]

Busy shopping center and parking lot (not greatly designed), but the shopping center does have…read moreplenty of stores for everyone. On my recent visit to Toy Mania and World Market, it looks like some of the tennents are switching out or in transition. There also looked to be a season Christmas store that was getting ready to open. Between the stores are outdoor spaces... something that Panera (and a patio) takes advantage of. The Harris Teeter and other shops at the other end of the shopping center round out the stores and why the parking lot is super busy all the time.

The shopping plaza with everything. Supermarket and toy store and pharmacy and pancakes and even a…read moreStarbucks. The place was super busy at Christmastime of course with most spaces filled. I've been here during "not Christmas" and it's much more normal. The main issue I have with this plaza is the lack of exits onto Sharon Amity and Randolph and that many of the parking aisles are... oops, that's a loop. Ugh.

I will never go to another party store! This store is so clean and neat. The customer service is 5…read morestar. I needed some balloons but wasn't sure exactly what I wanted and they helped me figure it out. The result was so beautiful. I browsed while the balloons were prepared and saw that they have everything I could ever want or need for a party. The value also was superior! I was so surprised how low the cost was compared to other party stores.

The owner is very personable and helpful! Prices are…read morecomparable to the big chain but this shop is run like small town.