Charlotte Shopping and Districts

(Charlotte, North Carolina - NC, USA)

Charlotte boasts the distinction of being the largest retail center in the Carolinas. With a number of sprawling shopping malls offering everything under the sun, Charlotte is also home to some hip shopping precincts specializing in certain items and street-level shopping, with a range of independent stores.

Shows, especially craft shows, are also popular places to shop up a storm.

Opening Hours

Opening hours in Charlotte tend to vary, but generally shops open around 09:00 or 10:00 and close anytime from 17:00 or 18:00 onwards. Shops and chain stores in suburban shopping malls usually stay open until 21:00 or 22:00, while Sunday's see reduced trading hours, with shopping malls in Charlotte opening around 13:00 and closing around 18:00.

Shopping Centers

Uptown Charlotte is home to a great interconnected shopping mall, while Plaza Midwood boasts a more eclectic selection of boutiques and independent stores. Out in the suburbs of Charlotte you will find a number of huge strip malls offering everything you will ever need.


Carolina Place Mall - 11025 Carolina Place Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina NC, USA
Tel: +1 704 543 9300
Boasting easy interstate access, this shopping mall is home to five anchors and a host of specialty stores that will keep you occupied for a good few hours.

Concord Mills - 8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, North Carolina NC, USA
Tel: +1 704 979 3000
Mixing great brand name shopping with regular live entertainment, a few hours at Concord Mills is an experience not to be missed for all shopping lovers. Close to Charlotte with a range of delights, you are bound to get excited about the Polo Ralph Lauren factory store.

Overstreet Mall - Charlotte, North Carolina, 28202, USA
A popular and somewhat unique shopping center located in Uptown Charlotte, Overstreet Mall consists of a variety of stores and specialty shops interconnected by above-street walkways.

Southpark Mall - 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, North Carolina NC, USA
Tel: +1 704 364 4411
This is an upscale shopping center located in one of the more affluent areas of Charlotte. Home to designer boutiques and high-end stores, the shopping mall is complete with concierge providing gift wrapping, delivery and various other executive services.