A decent shopping plaza three two entrances to US521 / Charlotte Highway, two of which have traffic…read morelights. The main anchor here is the Publix Supermarket but it also includes a deli, pizza, Dunkin, Hickory Tavern, fast food, a dentist and a nail place. Tons of parking and at night, it is well lit. [Review 10768 overall, 536 of 2019.]

Review for Charlotte Premium Outlets…read more After relocating to Charlotte from the San Francisco Bay Area, I've kept my same philosophy about shopping: retail prices are optional if you're willing to do a little homework. I'm always looking for quality and value without paying unnecessary markups, and this outlet center has been a very reliable place to find both. I needed professional clothing, shoes, and luggage for work, so I made the drive out here--and I found everything I needed in one trip. One of my best purchases was a beautiful piece of luggage from Travelpro at a great price. Many of the stores also offer additional discounts if you sign up for their rewards programs, which can make the savings even better. Stores I frequent most: * Banana Republic * J.Crew * Ann Taylor * LOFT * Saks Off 5th * Old Navy (very large location with great basics) * Le Creuset -- always fun to browse, even if just window shopping If you have the time to look carefully and shop strategically, you can really find high-quality items here at excellent prices. My personal shopping strategy: * I avoid weekends whenever possible * I park near the Saks entrance, especially along the back row where it's easier to remember where you parked * I shop during off-hours for a calmer, more efficient experience Parking overall is plentiful, and the layout is easy to navigate once you learn your preferred entry point. Another thing I appreciate is the atmosphere. In my experience, the staff across stores have been knowledgeable, polite, and helpful. The overall vibe feels practical and approachable--people are there to shop, not to show off. There are also plenty of restaurants and fast-casual options nearby, so it can easily become a full outing. If you're planning a larger shopping trip, using store hold or will-call services can be a smart way to keep your purchases secure while you continue browsing. As someone who pays attention to value and cost of living, I've found shopping in North Carolina--and the Southeast in general--to be refreshingly affordable compared to the West Coast. That difference alone makes places like this especially worthwhile. Bottom line: Easy parking, strong value, and a wide selection of reliable brands. If you shop strategically and avoid peak times, this outlet center can be a very productive and enjoyable place to find quality items at fair prices.

I don't really think of this as an outlet mall because the prices aren't cheaper than premium…read moremalls. However, I do like the variety of stores and in my case the only osh kosh and carter kids clothing stores in the area. There are multiple parking lots so finding a space has never been an issue. I came during thanksgiving/christmas and the decorations are very nice. They have signage for a variety of holiday events happening (pics of your dog and Santa etc). There is a food court, shake shack, and Starbucks. My kids love the small play structure. It is very small and probably only entertaining for kids 4 and younger. I appreciate the clean bathrooms inside the food court- especially the family restrooms which has a small toilet for kids.

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!

Excellent shopping shopping center in excellent condition. Centered around the main anchor Publix…read moreGrocery store which features a drive-through pharmacy, there is also a bank, Walgreens https://www.yelp.com/biz/walgreens-charlotte-14and a fab barbecue joint https://www.yelp.com/biz/city-barbeque-charlotte. Another building has a pizza place, nail salon and hair salon. Easy entrance from both Johnston Road and Providence Road West though departing and going in the opposite direction will require some creativity. The parking lot is in great shape and is well lit at night. [Review 16543 overall - 3170 in North Carolina - 53 of 2022.]

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.]

Fantastic shopping center. All walkable. A ton of restaurants, bars, a swim school, a yoga studio,…read morespa, salons and so many more locations. Several restaurants back up to the LPL Financial corporate offices and lake. Another section has a courtyard by Marriott. I wish other places in the US create similar developments. Take note!

This is a sprawling shopping strip (more or less a restaurant strip) right off the highway, in Fort…read moreMill...and I thought it's time I dropped a review. Given the proximity to our home, we've been visiting here quite a few times. Aside from loving the easy location, I must mention that the best part of this strip is the lake and sitting areas located behind Spice Asian Kitchen, Napa and Taco Molino. The strip is impressive in size with a variety of restaurants...but honestly, it's not the most beautiful. All very brown, almost industrial...I'd say it's one of the most masculine looking shopping strips. The thing I don't like is how busy it is! By 5:45 pm, parking lots are packed...and the place is just a tad too busting at times...often with many kids. However, it has this near picturesque lake scene (complete with ducks, even a fake waterfall!) in the back that we really enjoy! If only there weren't office buildings behind that lake. :\ We usually get ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery after dining somewhere in this super-busy complex (So many restaurants here!), walk out to the lake, sit on one of their many comfy loungers and enjoy our dessert with a view. Makes for a relaxing time after any meal at this strip!

On Rea Road, sandwiched between I-485 and Ballantyne Commons Parkway, this is a large shopping…read moreplaza. I've been here a bunch of times so I'm surprised that it managed to miss my reviews until now. Anchored by the Target in the center, the top end has the Regal cinema that used to draw a crowd but in the post-COVID era, who knows. Michaels, Ulta, GameStop, Harris Teeter are the main tenants in the big building but there are other structures that have professional offices, sporting goods, vitamins and supplements, restaurants, bubble tea and clothing. I think there are three Starbucks locations here plus fast food Wendy's, Chick-Fil-A, Firebirds, Smashburger, Nothing but Noodles and banks. The driving routes do a good job of keeping the higher speed traffic away from the areas where people are walking, so that's a good thing. And at Christmas time, this place is a zoo. [Review 19943 overall - 3430 in North Carolina - 916 of 2023.]

Service. The "Managers" in this store are bitchy, and Rhonda at the checkouts talks to the…read morecashiers like they are slaves. She's very uneducated, and it really shows in the tone and words of her voice. I do not think she should be so rude to employees and customers too. The "Managers" love her domineering demeanor, and I've seen them encourage it! There are no helpful or courteous management staff at this store

This really nice shopping center is on the east side of Johnston Road at the intersection with…read moreLancaster Highway. Quite well landscaped, it exudes "high end" from the entrance. The main anchor is the fitness center https://www.yelp.com/biz/crunch-fitness-ballantyne-charlotte-3 but there are other stores including a paint store, hair salon, pizza https://www.yelp.com/biz/papa-johns-pizza-charlotte-17 and Chinese https://www.yelp.com/biz/amazing-wok-charlotte. There's also a Wendy's https://www.yelp.com/biz/wendys-charlotte-22 here. The main entrance has a traffic light for access to Johnston Road / US-521. [Review 16546 overall - 3172 in North Carolina - 56 of 2022.]

First time ever in this shopping center. Came here for a family event from 10-1pm. The event was…read morecatered mainly for young kids around 8 and under. A few bounce houses, sensory tables, fairy hair, and popular face painting. They did have a raffle , and I was able to win an IKEA gift card. Lots of shops, including nail salons, J. CREW, sharks hair cuts, Home Depot, and other restaurants. Looks like they have a fountain, but it was not on when we went.

Can a shopping center be too large or have too many stores? Promenade on Providence could be that…read moreas it boasts Kirkland's, Total Wine, Staples and Home Depot. I think the issue here is that the shopping center is more square than rectangular and that plus the bowl-shaped layout makes it super hard to find the stores you want to shop. Sporting goods, Fresh Market, Buffalo Wild Wings, clothing and more. It's a big shopping center. On the plus side, it does seem to have enough parking and they have put up some directional signs. [Review 15454 overall, 958 of 2021, number 2998 in North Carolina.]

This part of Ballantyne has a few good shopping centers, some of which are not so great for parking…read moreand some of which are really good. Ballantyne Commons East falls into the latter group. This widely laid out plaza has a central parking area surrounded by two chevrons and then another small group of outbuildings. There are two main entrances to the plaza, both have traffic lights. John J Delaney Drive to Johnston Road / US 521 at the southwest and Delaney onto Ballantyne Commons Parkway at the northeast. Lots of shopping here includes an excellent Harris Teeter and Rite Aid, then a bunch of restaurants include Fox & Hound, Zapata's, Bad Daddy's, Librettos and JJ's Red Hots. I've never had a problem finding parking here.

Yet another Ballantyne-area shopping center built around a Harris Teeter. So there's that! And it's…read moreactually one of the better locations in town. It has a wine bar and some nicer accouterments in the fresh-foods area. On the same side is a tanning place and personal trainer for ladies. There's also a Banfield veterinarian. Across the way is a pharmacy, a pet supplies store, several restaurants including Sheng Ramen, the stand out over here. There's apparently even a Ballantyne location for JJ's Redhots. Plenty of parking. A gas station on the far backside and a rather large Carolina's Health building.