Carolina Premium Outlets, Smithfield

Carolina Premium Outlets is a VERY BUSY PLACE! UGH!! As we begin to come into the holiday shopping season, I highly recommend coming during the week if at ALL possible. With the Outlets being right off I-95, you have a LOT of out of state drivers, tour busses, foot traffic and let me tell you, patience is a requirement! If you have none, visit on a Wednesday when shops open. Several good food options for lunch, Carolina Pottery is always a favorite. Prices are okay, however seem to be right inline with regular big box stores in the area, no HUGE savings here, don't know about other states prices.

A large variety of stores to choose from and the prices are below what I have found in the past from an "outlet center/mall". Most all of the stores I went in had friendly staff. I will most definitely be back to visit this location again. One of the best outlets I have been to in a long time. Very clean outside of the stores and felt safe being without another shopper.