SouthPark Mall in Charlotte

SouthPark Mall is a premier shopping destination located in Charlotte. The mall is named after its prestigious neighborhood location, South Park. The South Park area is home to a thriving business center as well as upscale residential housing. It is in close proximity to the downtown area and an easy commute to other places in the area. The area is one of Charlotte's most prestigious and desirable areas to live in. The mall has modern facades that reek of sophistication and elegance. Domed glass ceilings, marble floors, leather seats in resting areas, and plush potted plants give the mall a refined and clean decor. The mall was opened in 1970, by the Belk and Ivey families, who owned the original three department stores that were located in the mall. Today, the only original department store left in the mall of the three stores is Belk. The success of the mall hinged on its plentiful parking and modernist decor. Over the years, SouthPark Mall endured expansion and renovations adding new department stores, and updating the exterior and interior decor.

SouthPark Mall has hundreds of stores and over 1.6 million square feet of space. Visitors to the shopping center can find a wide range of merchandize that includes clothing, electronics, accessories, luggage, eye wear, and numerous specialty shops. Some of the featured stores at SouthPark Mall include Tiffany & Co., Coach, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Burberry and St. Johns Boutique. SouthPark Mall has more upscale boutiques than any other mall in Charlotte and attracts many wealthy residents due to its affluent stores. The exclusive stores throughout the mall attracts thousands of visitors every day. Although there are many high-end stores that can be found in the shopping center, SouthPark Mall also caters to the less elite crowd and manages to have many of the standard and more affordable stores and outlets that consumers would typically find in a mall. The mall was the first shopping district to have a Neiman Marcus and Crate & Barrel store in North Carolina. Various services such as salon and nail facilities can also be found in the mall.

SouthPark Mall has many dining options for its visitors. Two dozen restaurants are located in the mall, many of which can be found in the food court area. The mall is located in the midst of hundreds of corporations and many professionals in the area flock to the SouthPark Mall Food Court for business lunch. There are a few restaurants at SouthPark Mall which have their own entry points, including The Cheesecake Factory, McCormick & Schmick's, and Maggiano's Little Italy. A popular venue that is not connected to the SouthPark Mall, but located on mall premises is the M5 Restaurant. M5 is a trendy and popular restaurant among local Charlotte and Southpark Residents. The restaurant was established in 1987 and has a diverse range of casual and fine dining. The mall also sees a great deal of visitors due to the multiple hotels that are located in the area. There are six hotels located near the SouthPark Mall.