City: Charlotte, NC

Category: Shopping

Description: Located near the growing Ballantyne area and Piper Glen Country Club in south Charlotte, Stonecrest features the same style as Phillips Place near SouthPark and Birkdale Village at Lake Norman: a community gathering spot with fountains, live music, and a wide range of interesting boutiques and eateries. At Finee and Claire’s you’ll find cute casual clothing for women, while Reign Fine Apparel focuses on prom and evening gowns. Other great shops include Dewoolfsen Down for fine linens; Dilly Dally for children’s furniture, linens, and gifts; educational toys at Learning Express; and Alcoves, a home-accessories market with many different vendors under one roof. Target, Regal Cinemas, and several upscale restaurants, from Spanish and Asian to American and Rocky Mountain fare, are also at Stonecrest.