Concord Mills has been around for a decade and it's ever popular. Having such amenities as as a massive food court, a super-sized theater, NASCAR Speedpark and the only North Carolina location of Bass Pro Shops certainly helps it to be one of North Carolina's most visited places. \n\nBut that doesn't make it any fun to shop. \n\nSure, there is plenty to choose from, but it's all the same kinds of decidedly middle-market choices you'd find at your local mall, only with bigger crowds to get in your way, especially on weekends and holidays. After experimenting with a diverse selection of outlet stores for the first few years, it's becoming more and more clothing-oriented and more and more full-priced. There are still deals to be had, but they're fewer and farther between.\n\nThe best luck you're going to have here will be in very specific categories. Men's sportswear is surprisingly well-covered with stores like Polo, Nautica and Hilfiger, along with Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers and Bass supplying loads of wardrobing options. Shoes for the family are also well-represented, with sneakers and popular-price casual footwear available on all corners of the mall from everybody from Nike and Adidas to Rockport to Rack Room to Sketchers. Other categories, from women's apparel to fine jewelry to Christian discount books are pretty well stocked, but not impressive.\n\nConcord Mills is a great way to waste an afternoon, but it's not a great mall.
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