Opt for convenience, accessibility and selection. Those are the perks of Charlotte's best malls and malls. You can get in and out quickly and see a lot of things. The many local shopping options include high-profile and low-profile stores, as well as food offerings in case you need a drink or something to snack on the way.
Check out the wide variety at places like Concord Mills or Noda. Both indoors and outdoors, there's an abundance. Part of the intrepid Ballantyne area on Charlotte's south side, the Village offers a tidy and clean collection of high-end stores, restaurants and personal services in an attractive, pedestrian-friendly environment. Ballantyne Village, a mixed-use development, also has several luxury condominiums and office spaces, giving the place a distinctive downtown touch.
At night, stop by the Village Theater, an art-style independent movie theater that serves imported beer and wine. If you consider yourself a serious buyer, Concord Mills may be a good challenge for you. Among the most popular tenants of this huge mall are Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th Outlet, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Bed Bath & Beyond and Nine West. Concord Mills also has a movie theater with 24 screens and more than a dozen places to eat.
This large, modern shopping mall is almost a destination in itself. In fact, Carolina Place is one of the most popular places for shopping in Mecklenburg County, and people from neighboring York and Lancaster counties in South Carolina also visit the mall frequently. Major stores include Dillard's, Macy's, Belk, JCPenney and Sears; in addition, Carolina Place also has more than 140 specialty stores from well-known brands, such as Aeroportuale, Abercrombie & Fitch and Godiva Chocolatier. This cozy Main Street-style development features a variety of mixed-use housing, from luxury apartments and offices to stores, restaurants and entertainment spaces.
Considered an urban town, Birkdale is reminiscent of the vibrant urban centers of many European countries, which encourage people to leave their cars parked, walk along tree-lined sidewalks and check out places such as Pier 1, Victoria's Secret, Barnes & Noble and Gymboree. Also in Birkdale Village there is a 16-screen movie theater. Sporting Gent offers high-end sports and lifestyle clothing for men. Located in the historic Colony Shopping Center in Myers Park, TSG has a wide selection of men's clothing, footwear, fishing gear and everything in between.
It's a little piece of Southern sports paradise. Belk, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dillard's and Macy's are home to this modern two-level shopping complex, located north of Charlotte and just off I-77. North of Uptown, this revitalized area is quickly establishing itself in Charlotte's art circles thanks to its unique galleries, concert halls, coffee shops and restaurants.
