Downtown
There are a number of unique shops along south elm street downtown, including numerous art galleries, boutiques and cafes.
Four Seasons Town Center
(http://shopfourseasons.com/). an indoor 3-story mall adjacent to koury convention center offering over 180 stores and restaurants anchored by belk, jc penny's and dillard's. be aware that there has been a sharp rise in crime around the mall in recent years including car theft due to its proximity to the highway. use common sense and stay safe.
Friendly Shopping Center
(http://friendlycenter.com). a 75-acre open village shopping center with over 1 million square feet of stores, it is anchored by belk, macy's and sears and offers more local stores than the mall. next door to friendly shopping center is their new addition: the shops at friendly center. stores include rei, ann taylor, brooks brothers, coldwater creek and more. restaurants include p.f. chang's, flemings's prime steakhouse and wine bar, ben & jerry's, and mimi's cafe. the large harris teeter grocery store offer hot bars, pizza, sushi and a great salad bar.