SouthPark Mall, Charlotte
This mall has over 150 stores, so you can shop till you drop in this upscale name-brand heaven. From Louis Vuitton and Lilly Pulitzer to Tumi and Tiffany & Co., there is truly something to get every shopaholic’s heart pumping. After stowing your hefty gift haul in the car, celebrate a job well done with some Spanish tapas at Bulla Gastrobar.

River Arts District, Asheville
With more than 330 artists creating and exhibiting originals in a variety of mediums in open studios and galleries (individual studio/gallery hours vary), a district crawl is a perfect way to find presents that speak to your loved ones’ unique sensibilities.