Cross Creek Mall Shopping Guide

Cross Creek Mall anchors Fayetteville shopping with 150+ stores covering 1 million square feet—from department stores and national brands to specialty boutiques and dining.

Mall Overview

Location: 401 Bypass between Morganton Road and All-American Freeway Size: Over 1,000,000 square feet Stores: 150+ retail shops Parking: Ample free parking

Anchor Department Stores

Belk

Type: Southern department store

Departments:

• Women's clothing and accessories
• Men's clothing
• Children's apparel
• Home goods
• Cosmetics and fragrances
• Shoes for all ages

Military: Often offers military discount days

Macy's

Type: National department store

Features:

• Designer brands
• Seasonal sales
• Home store
• Registry services
• Frequent promotions

JCPenney

Type: Value department store

Offerings:

• Family clothing
• Home goods
• Salon services
• Affordable pricing
• Frequent sales events

Popular Specialty Stores

Fashion & Apparel

Women's clothing:

• White House Black Market
• Charlotte Russe
• Forever 21
• H&M
• Simply Southern
• Rainbow Shops (junior and plus sizes)

Men's clothing:

• Express
• H&M
• Aeropostale
• Various mall standards

Teen fashion:

• Aeropostale
• Forever 21
• H&M
• Zumiez

Shoe stores:

• Foot Locker
• Famous Footwear
• DSW
• Department store shoe departments

Accessories & Jewelry

• Kay Jewelers
• Zales
• Claire's
• Sunglass Hut
• Watch stores

Electronics & Tech

• Phone accessory stores
• Electronics boutiques
• Gaming shops

Dining Options

Sit-Down Restaurants

Inside or near mall:

• Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
• Chili's Bar & Grill
• Primo Pizza
• Cava
• Multiple casual dining chains

Price: $10-20 per person

Food Court

Quick dining options:

• Asian cuisine
• Pizza
• Sandwiches
• American fast casual
• Ice cream and desserts

Price: $7-12 per person

Entertainment

Mall entertainment:

• Interactive games at select stores
• Seasonal events (holiday photos, Easter bunny)
• Kids play area
• Window shopping

Nearby entertainment:

• Movie theaters
• Restaurants with bars
• Other retail plazas

Shopping Tips

Best Times to Visit

Less crowded:

• Weekday mornings
• Early afternoon
• January-February (after holidays)

Peak times:

• Weekends 12-6 PM
• Black Friday
• Week before Christmas
• Back-to-school season

Money-Saving Strategies

1. Check department store coupons - Belk, Macy's, JCPenney always running sales
2. Sign up for email lists - Extra discounts and early access
3. Shop clearance sections - Back of stores
4. Military discounts - Ask at every store
5. Holiday sales - Best deals Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day
6. Price match - Many stores honor online prices

Military Discounts

Stores offering military discounts:

• Most department stores (10-15%)
• Select specialty stores (ask)
• Food court vendors (some)
• Present military ID before purchase

Military appreciation events:

• Special shopping days
• Extra discount percentages
• Exclusive hours

Amenities

Mall services:

• Free WiFi
• Restrooms throughout
• Nursing mother's room
• ATMs
• Customer service desk
• Gift card sales
• Lost and found

Accessibility:

• Wheelchair accessible throughout
• Elevator and escalators
• Accessible parking
• Accessible restrooms

Hours

Typical hours:

• Monday-Saturday: 10 AM - 9 PM
• Sunday: 12 PM - 6 PM
• Holiday hours vary

Individual stores: May have different hours

Getting There

Address: Fayetteville, NC 28303 (401 Bypass)

Parking:

• Multiple parking lots
• Free parking
• Close to entrances
• Well-lit for safety

Major roads: Off 401 Bypass, easy highway access

Nearby Shopping

Around Cross Creek Mall:

• Strip malls with additional stores
• Big box retailers (Target, Walmart, Best Buy)
• Specialty shops
• Restaurants

Make it a shopping day: Combine mall with nearby retail

Sales Events

Annual sale events:

• Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving)
• After-Christmas clearance
• Back-to-school (July-August)
• Semi-annual clearance (January, July)
• Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day sales

For Families

Kid-friendly features:

• Family restrooms
• Kids play area
• Stroller-friendly wide corridors
• Multiple dining options
• Window shopping entertainment

Teen appeal:

• Fashion stores for teens
• Gaming stores
• Music/tech accessories
• Food court hangout

Compared to Online Shopping

Mall advantages:

• Try before buying
• No shipping wait
• No return shipping costs
• Immediate gratification
• See true colors/sizes
• Social experience

Online advantages:

• Shop from home
• Often better prices
• Wider selection
• No crowds

Best approach: Research online, buy at mall (or vice versa)

Resources

Before you visit:

• CrossCreekMall.com for store directory
• Check individual store websites for sales
• Download store apps for coupons
• Join email lists for promotions

Fayetteville's Cross Creek Mall provides comprehensive shopping—150+ stores, dining, and entertainment under one roof with military-friendly service and convenient central location.