I have access to 6 malls in the Charlotte area. This one by far is my favorite. It's nice and without glam and needing to make 100,000+ a year to feel you fit in. There are all kinds of races of people, and I love that. I remember when it was built, and it's been kept nice ever since. Much has been added on over time. You can find a $5 lunch as well as restaurants with valet parking. Most of the big corporate well known stores are here as well as private smaller companies. The food court is great. So many options to choose from. The Christmas decor is always so lovely. There's always parking, however if you want to guarantee you find a spot when it's busy, stay away from the food court entrance. Best places to park are outside a department store and walk through to the mall.