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]

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!

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

Huge place to walk around, many stores with anything you can really think of. The stores have good…read moreservice and very nice people who always tell you to have an amazing day! The selection of items is pretty infinite with literally anything you want to get would probably be here, collectables, candy, games, toys, clothes etc. value can range with any store, the best one would be 5 below as most stuff there is $5 and under. The 3D dragon seen in one photo was just $5, tho theres a small chance you will find stuff for $10. Hot topic is my favorite and got 2 shirts that look awesome!

Coastal Grand Mall is a nice place to hide from the heat. There are plenty of shops, a movie…read moretheater, and a small food court. While it's not huge, you can still find some good-quality food options. Overall, a relaxing place to hang out.

This restaurant was amazing. From the door handles as you walk in to the back gardens. The Service…read moreand food were incredible! We had coconut shrimp and crab Rangoon type things that were both amazing. We had Penang curry, yellow curry and two or three noodle dishes that we shared at the table. Everything we had was delicious.

This was a super unique spot, and we were beyond glad to have visited it! We only had a fifteen…read moreminute wait (tho we went pretty late at night), and we spent our time exploring the garden and taking pictures on the bridge. Their crab angels were absolutely DELICIOUS- it was the best crab Rangoon I've ever had in my life. Genuinely. Our entrees were also very very good. I'm a pescatarian, and they had wonderful veggie options that I really enjoyed. Our waiter was super sweet and attentive as well. If you're in the Wilmington area (and even if you're not- it's worth a drive!), I highly recommend Indochine! 10/10 stars.

It was a mall. There was a variety of well known stores (Hot Topic, Victoria's Secret, Barnes&…read moreNobel) and some unique finds. The workers at all stores were nice. I don't know how to speak to the value categories. It was a typical mall in the southern US. We had a nice time, my teenagers liked it, if I went back to Jacksonville, I would visit again.

I would never buy anything from this store again. I got a pair of shoes for my wife in store, had…read morethem ordered and shipped to my house. She loved them and put them on her shoe rack, time came to wear them and one shoe was size 8 (correct shoe size) and one shoe was size 10. The store and customer service didn't do anything when it was THEIR fault for the wrong sizes. This is a sports store we are talking about that can't even give pairs of the same size shoes. Pathetic. They lost my business forever and I'll tell anyone and everyone to never shop at one of these stores.

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So can anyone explain to me why this mall still exist?! It is a complete dud. It's dead inside…read more Soulless. You get it. We're staying at a nearby hotel right now and decided to stop here to kill time before checking in. Besides BAM, Belk and AMC, there is really no point in shopping here. MB has much better options starting with TWO Tanger Outlets nearby. This place is seriously struggling and should've been taken off life support. Close down this miserable mall!

Its a PX, what more can I say. Standard stuff, some mark…read moredown items and cool drinks.

I normally don't have any issues shopping at an AAFES location. My visit this past Saturday, Feb 1,…read more2025 around 3:30 pm to the gun shop was very disappointing. No acknowledgment by two representatives as we waited at the counter to receive assistance to review and purchase firearms. The issue I have if you are going to carry on a conversation (two employees) with a customer for a length of time, out of professional courtesy you would let and or acknowledge perspective customers know you' ll be with them in a minute. I would recommend North Post Gun Shop spend time with the customer service representatives at South Post Gun Shop who acknowledges customers and let's them know they will be with them shortly if they are busy with a customer. I've purchased firearms from AAFES without any issues in the past. Just recently purchased a home defense firearm from the South Post a day ago. Nevertheless, the length of time I waited with no acknowledgement was poor to say the least. My friend and I was ready to spend money on firearm purchases. Due to the lack and acknowledgment of customer service we decided to take our business elsewhere which AAFES lost out on.

This mall is very nice and moving. I enjoy the outlay of the different stores that they have. H&M,…read moreTilleys, Spencer's, and JC Penny's to name a few. The place that makes a good mall is the food court. Sarku, Mr Cow, and Great Steak, Primo Pizza are my favorites. The value is reasonable and the folks here really take their experience to work. Come down and visit Cross Creek Mall here in All American City and you will have many options to explore.

The mall was very empty to be a weekend, they do have stores with a vast selection of different…read morelikings for everyone and good prices to get your moneys value. Service was ok in the stores I visited as I was looking for something in Particular on my visit to NC.

The new Panda Express is the best... I'm so excited to be able to go to lunch and eat something…read morethat I don't have to go off Post for... Will be eating here often . wish it was more beef but it was all very tasty

One stop shop for uniforms and sporting goods. Get here to the food court around 11:15-11:30 to…read moreavoid the long lines.

New Bern has a vibrant and exciting downtown area; however, it's "Mall" is a bit lacking. Coming…read morefrom a more metropolitan area, I was use to a large 2-story Mall with plenty of choices. While we do have a nice Belk, we need a Kohl's and/or Stein-mart and other unique stores!

Significant improvements have been made over the last few years. Interior and exterior renovations…read morewith new carpet, decor, etc. This facility has been impacted by the retail shift and Covid, but still have several key stores and restaurants.