As soon as I knew I was moving to Greensboro, I looked for some of my favorite national chains and…read morefound them right here. The first place worth mentioning is REI. I usually park nearby, peruse the garage sale items, then go on a stroll around the whole shopping center. While I do like Whole Foods and will go there for certain specialty items, I tend to spend a little less at the gigantic Harris Teeter. There's a huge selection of clothing stores, you can get a legit (if pricey) massage at Hand and Stone, get your haircut, see a movie, and grab a great dinner from a wide range of restaurant options. This might be the most upscale shopping center in town.

In the 80s and 90s, the mall we went to the most in Greensboro was Four Seasons Mall (now Four…read moreSeasons Town Centre). It went downhill and beginning in the 2000s, we went to Friendly Center instead. This has been a general trend in America where people have shifted from going to traditional indoor malls to outdoor malls, some integrated with mixed-use developments and/or repurposed sites. Funny thing is Friendly Center has been around since 1957 and Four Seasons 1974. Both have changed over the years, for better or for worse. I came here multiple times with friends and family in 2008 and 2009. With my friends, we'd go to stores like REI, Great Outdoor Provision Co, and Barnes & Noble. It was around these years that I picked up a MacBook for my mom from the Apple Store. She returned several times for One to One trainings on how to use various Apple devices. Since 2018, I've been going to Friendly Center for Schiffman's Jewelers, for the most part. That's because I got my wife's engagement ring and wedding band from Schiffman's and have returned for inspections and cleanings. We returned just a few weeks ago to see Frances, who just celebrated 45 years at Schiffman's. Last month, I accompanied my wife and sister to Sephora and Anthropologie. Other brands that were or still are of interest to me at Friendly Center include Brooks Brothers and lululemon. There are also a Whole Foods Market and Williams-Sonoma. Friendly Center was sort of patchworked together over the years, so the design and routing aren't ideal and getting around can be confusing. It would be nice if there were maps of the property on-site, but we didn't see any during our recent visit. Also, at the time of writing this review, the map on their website is down. "Couldn't fetch map data." https://friendlycenter.com/directory Depending on what section of Friendly Center you're in, it's sometimes better to get back in your car and drive to another store than it is to walk. This is because of the awkward, inefficient layout and lack of sidewalks. Again, not ideal. The brands are the draw. Check out Friendly Center on Facebook and Instagram at the links below. The mall is currently active on these platforms. FB: https://www.facebook.com/FriendlyCenter IG: https://www.instagram.com/shopfriendlycenter/

Less than a mile from the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, this shopping center is at…read morethe southwest corner of Battleground Avenue and New Garden Road. It's a simple straight line strip mall. We were here for Greenfields NY Deli but you'll also find a jewelers, Tropical Smoothie, thrift shop, chain pizza, beer bar, nail salon, hair salon, florist, and a dry cleaners. I think all the storefront were occupied which is unusual in 2025. Other than being at a slight angle, the parking lot was smooth and easy to navigate with two exits onto New Garden Road. It's A-OK! [Review 81 of 2025 - 4056 in North Carolina - 23649 overall]

The Center Stage shopping center is anchored by the Planet Fitness but also has a number of other…read moreshops. You'll find Mexican and Thai and Chinese and Italian, a bagel shop, nails and even a peach cobbler shop. The parking lot is in good shape and there are security lights. Two entrances/exits, neither have a traffic light on to Eastchester Drive. [Review 2174 of 2024 - 3831 in North Carolina - 23193 overall]

Cum park serviced me so good. I will certainly be returning soon! The atmosphere was rusticread more

Fun Fact Of The Day: In 1960 two businessmen, Hugh Cummings and Carl Parks, built this shopping…read morecenter, they held a contest where people submitted ideas for names. The winner of the $500 prize was Maude Wood with Cum Park Plaza...True Story lol I always wondered how in the world this place got its name.

Great place! Local farmers and arts market with many special attractions including Live Music, Food…read moreTrucks, Cooking Demos, Face painting and much more! Every Saturday from 7:30am-12:00pm

I was a wonderful and fun place to shop and such kind and professional staff always. What a…read morewonderful place to be.

Deez and Beez has gorgeous wreaths, signs, home furnishings, flags, sassafras mats, clothes,…read morejewelry, HEY DUDES, Corkys shoes. There's so much more than I could ever name! The owners and employees are all so sweet and treat you like family! Check it out, you won't be disappointed!

In need of a trip to Africa? From the comfort of downtown Greensboro, you will be taken to the…read moreMotherland upon entering Kwame Collection. From the exquisite African art work to the handmade African decor; you are sure to find something to fancy your pleasure here. The staff is super friendly and the space is super clean and boasts a great layout to walk around. During my visit, I purchased a beautiful kente design handbag and custom-fitted waist beads. My eyes are set next on a few decor items. Thank you for coming to Greensboro, Kwame Collection! You're just what we needed!!!

The Kwame Collection store is what Greensboro needs! It is quaint, cute and infused with all things…read moreAfrican! This boutique offers an eccentric collection of authentic African goods and the owners takes his time to throughly explain the product's origin. He sells everything from waist beads to art! I can go on and on, but I will stop by saying Visit and Support Kwame Collection, you will not be disappointed

Love this spot! I just cane here for Christmas shopping and was able to find something for everyone…read moreon my list. The pieces in here range from rare items that you don't see everywhere in Greensboro and items you been wanting to get your hands on but the price didn't fit your budget. Here they sell items at an affordable price. The lad test styled like Hudson, Ethik, Reason etc you can find something you love for sure. Located right across the street from A&T State Univeristy. It's dope that it's so close! Plus the owner gives 20% off to first time customers.