10 Best Places for Shopping in Charlotte

"Drive down East Boulevard in picturesque Dilworth and the bright yellow-and-white sign towering above Paper Skyscraper will catch your eye—a good indication of the cheer to come. The independently owned shop is a clean, bright, quirky space that carries a little bit of everything, from gag gifts to beautifully designed cards to beach reads. The breadth alone makes it easy to see why Paper Skyscraper is a Charlotte institution that's helped customers find just the right Secret Santa and birthday gifts for 30 years running. Paper Skyscraper has a bit of everything, no matter what you’re hunting for. It’s a must-visit around the holidays and graduation season, and Godwin says just recently she helped a couple en route to a wedding who needed an 11th-hour gift for the bride and groom." - Lauren Levine