Matthews Pottery 3645 Pleasant Plains Road, Monroe, NC 28104, Matthews, 704-821-6336, Very unique store that offers a wide selection of wholesale and retail pottery and crafts, as well as wedding equipment rentals, gift baskets, garden accessories, and arts and crafts supplies. more... 

Union County Farmer's Market 805 Skyway Drive, Monroe, NC 28110, 704-283-3801, This farmer's market offers a wide selection of home grown produce, plants, flowers, preserves, and baked goods by local farmers and vendors. 

Monroe Mall 2115-333 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, NC 28110, 704-289-6547, A large popular shopping mall that offers a wide variety of well known stores and specialty shops where you can buy items such as shoes, books, music, clothing, gifts, and jewelry. more...