Despite being the second-largest city in Charlotte’s Metropolitan Area and the 10th-largest in North Carolina, Concord, NC, retains a charming small-town feel with wineries, water parks and ample green space. The city’s name means “harmony,” and was settled by Scots-Irish and German immigrants during the middle of the eighteenth century. Being the county seat for Cabarrus County, Concord grew into a center for retail, trade and eventually industrialization for cotton production. Today, many of Concord’s historic buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Cabarrus County Courthouse, Reed Gold Mine and South Union Street Historic District.

Modern-day Concord is still a retail center and is home to North Carolina’s largest outlet and value retail shopping center: Concord Mills. Alongside Kohl’s Concord Mills, visitors can enjoy over 200 stores as well as family dining and entertainment options in this 1.4 million square foot shopping destination. Located minutes from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and just 20 miles northeast of downtown Charlotte, Kohl’s Concord Mills can be accessed via I-85 North and South, exit 49, or via the Concord Kannapolis Area Transit Red bus. Kohl’s Concord also serves the neighboring communities of Albemarle, Mount Pleasant and greater Charlotte. Make sure to stop by Kohl’s Concord Mills for a range of great deals on clothing, accessories, housewares and more.