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.]

My target today was the Walmart Supercenter but this massive shopping center has a ton of other…read moreretail and other destinations. Located at the Plaza Drive exit of I-77 in Mooresville, this deep V-shaped center has some fast food and gas outlets at the top, further in are casual dining (Applebee's, Pomodoro's) and both a Holiday Inn and a Quality Inn. Gamestop, tobacco, JOANN Fabrics, collectibles, a Habitat for Humanity and of course, the Walmart. There is a traffic light at the intersection of Norman Station Boulevard (the main drag through the shopping center) and Plaza Drive. That's going to be your best bet. The center has more than enough lighting but you should always be aware of your surroundings in these environments. [Review 14559 overall, 57 of 2021, number 2794 in North Carolina.]

Outdoor shopping center along North Carolina Highway 16 that is complete with home improvement,…read morerestaurants, gas stations nearby and a supermarket. Ideal for what I needed today. The shopping center is clean, easily accessible and well lit. Plenty of room in the parking lot. [Review 12722 overall, 34 of 2020.]

This strip mall is located on a somewhat busy intersection and is anchored by the Food Lion at one…read moreend. Other tenants include Rent-A-Center, a Japanese steak house, pizza place (they do a lunch buffet!), hardware store, bagel shop, donut shop and a sporting goods store. Cannon Pharmacy has an outbuilding. The parking lot is tidy and smooth. Lines are clearly painted though it's been a while. There are two entrances on Plaza Drive. Neither have traffic lights but the traffic isn't bad. [Review 18689 overall - 3342 in North Carolina - 2212 of 2022.]

Surrounded by new high end condos, this South End shopping center is anchored by the new Harris…read moreTeeter store. What's cool is that this is where the original South End HT stood nearly 30 years ago. How cool is that? Other shops in the plaze include Hollar & Dash, Nekter Juice Bar, Star Cleaners and The Waterman, which is a cool oyster bar with a rooftop space that has a view of the Uptown skyline. Lots of parking here, decent lighting and it's close to the New Bern Blue Line Station. Access to South Blvd can be a challenge during busier times so you may want to exit onto Poindexter where there is a traffic light. [Review 12249 overall, 2033 of 2019.]

Other than a geography issue where the lot slopes down into the stores, which makes parking…read moreshopping carts a challenge, this is a neat little strip mall. Harris Teeter is the main anchor and we also have a chain hair salon, dry cleaner, coffee shop, karate studio, dentist, pizza and Chinese. The parking lot is in good condition and there appear to be plenty of street lights. At this time, the center is "fully leased" according to the management company's website. [Review 10847 overall, 617 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.]

With frontage on North Tryon north of JW Clay Blvd, this medium-sized strip mall is directly across…read morefrom UNC Charlotte https://www.yelp.com/biz/university-of-north-carolina-charlotte-charlotte. It is a simple "L" shape with one entrance to North Tryon that has a traffic light and another entrance at each end of Grove Lake Drive. The shoppinh center is anchored by Food Lion https://www.yelp.com/biz/food-lion-charlotte-16?hrid=eHLMsAmcceo8uOY_yIpy2Q and Citi Trends, but also has a beauty supply, Indian restaurant https://www.yelp.com/biz/sarangi-indian-and-nepali-cuisine-charlotte, bubble tea shop https://www.yelp.com/biz/binki-cafe-charlotte-4, Wingstop https://www.yelp.com/biz/wingstop-charlotte-6, Chinese https://www.yelp.com/biz/china-palace-charlotte and an outbuilding that has Chipotle https://www.yelp.com/biz/chipotle-mexican-grill-charlotte-3 and Starbucks https://www.yelp.com/biz/starbucks-charlotte-25?hrid=iObD2dZdDBGBVDAEWuHmug. There is a large open space that was Kohl's https://www.yelp.com/biz/kohls-charlotte-2 but is now vacant/available. I was here for The Original Hot Dog Factory https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-original-hot-dog-factory-charlotte and then stepped next door for a quick shop at the Food Lion. The shopping center is in good condition and is easy to navigate with clearly marked pedestrian crossings in front of the larger stores. The JW Clay Blvd light rail station https://www.yelp.com/biz/lynx-jw-clay-blvd-station-charlotte?hrid=lmv5K8rvH31zfUhr1MnP-Q is just to the south. [Review 17953 overall - 3306 in North Carolina - 1474 of 2022.]