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Charleston, South Carolina, named best city in the US for 10th year in a row | Today

Pack your bags and get ready to enjoy the town that ranks above the rest.

By Ree Hines, July 12, 2022

The beachfront homes in Charleston, South Carolina. Getty Images

f you’re looking for a domestic destination for your next vacation, you can’t do better than Charleston, South Carolina — at least according to Travel + Leisure.

The travel magazine just published the results of its annual reader survey, and once again, the Southern destination topped the list of best cities in the United States.

As Travel + Leisure Editor-in-Chief Jacqui Gifford explained during a Tuesday visit to TODAY, this marks the 10th year in a row that the charming coastal city, affectionately known as Chucktown by locals, has topped all others.

“We’re so excited for (Charleston),” Gifford raved. “I think it really is the full picture.”

Source: Charleston, South Carolina, named best city in the US for 10th year in a row

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Mistakes Tourists Make In Charleston | HuffPost Life

By Caroline Bologna, Apr. 4, 2022, 03:35 PM EDT

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Want to enjoy your visit to Charleston? Take advice from these locals.

Charleston, South Carolina, has long appealed to tourists, thanks to its rich history, beautiful gardens and architecture and A+ food and shopping scenes.

Still, the popularity of shows like “Southern Charm” and a large lifestyle influencer presence in the city have boosted its profile in recent years.

If you find yourself planning a trip to “Chucktown,” take heed ― there are many common mistakes visitors tend to make during their stays, and locals have certainly taken note.

We asked people who live in the port city to share some of the faux pas they’ve observed.

From shoe choices to timing issues, here are nine mistakes tourists often make while visiting Charleston ― and some advice for avoiding these errors during your travels.

Editor’s Note: Read more, see link below for original item…

Source: Mistakes Tourists Make In Charleston | HuffPost Life

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12 Best Small Towns To Visit In South Carolina – TravelAwaits

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By Melody Pittman, Sep.11.2021

Hammock Shops Pawley’s Island (Photo Credit: Sandra Chambers)

I think of excellent food, shag music and dancing, low-country culture, remarkable historic sites, and fabulous trees when South Carolina comes to mind. But, it is also an exceptional state to visit small towns with fewer than 25,000 people.

A visit can do wonders for your soul and curiosity and provide much-needed support and dollars to communities that really need them.

The 12 charming small towns to visit in S.C. that I included on my list have a significant historical element, beautiful scenery, or noteworthy attraction in them.

Source: 12 Best Small Towns To Visit In South Carolina – TravelAwaits

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Which is your favorite? Here are the styles of BBQ in the Carolinas FOX8 viewers prefer | myfox8.com

by: Dolan Reynolds, Posted: Sep 3, 2021 / 01:47 PM EDT / Updated: Sep 3, 2021 / 04:37 PM EDT

A plate with eastern North Carolina style pulled pork BBQ, mac and cheese, potato salad, and hushpuppies (Getty Images)

Which style of Carolina BBQ is the best?

It’s an endless debate among North Carolinians we’ve all had at some point whether we wanted to or not. You may have even gotten flashbacks to heated culinary arguments with friends or family members in the past just by reading the question.

We asked FOX8 viewers to tell us their favorite style of Carolina BBQ and maybe vent some of their strongest opinions in the process, and they certainly responded. Lexington-style came out on top with a little over 55 percent of the vote.

But Eastern-style still has its fair share of fans with around 36 percent of voters saying they prefer it.

Source: Which is your favorite? Here are the styles of BBQ in the Carolinas FOX8 viewers prefer | myfox8.com

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10 Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants in Charleston | Condé Nast Traveler

When you want a view that’s as inspired as your drink.

By Paul Oswell, May 19, 2021

Courtesy Charleston Harbor Fish House Bridge Bar/Facebook

Charleston is mostly a town of highs, figuratively and, in the case of its rooftop bar scene, literally.

And it makes sense: where better to soak in that balmy Charleston weather and those unparalleled church spire views than atop one of the city’s many swanky hotels?

You don’t have to be downtown to catch that sweet Southern breeze, either: the watery outskirts of the city yield plenty of options. So get climbing—this is a city whose charms are best experienced from on high. These are the best rooftop bars in Charleston.

Click the link to read our complete Charleston city guide.

Source: 10 Best Rooftop Bars & Restaurants in Charleston | Condé Nast Traveler

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8 Best Beaches in Charleston, S.C. | Condé Nast Traveler

Sun, sand, surf, trails—in this city, you’re never far from a shoreline.

By Stephanie Burt, March 15, 2021

Courtesy Explore Charleston

Sand between your toes and salt breezes are always easy to find in this part of South Carolina—and the barrier islands beyond Charleston’s city limits beckon for an afternoon jaunt where you might spot dolphins frolicking, or be tempted into savoring a double-dip ice cream.

Most are no more than an hour drive from downtown, but you’re able to find every kind of beach experience under the sun, from family days with plenty of amenities to secluded spots where it’s just you and nature, to historic lighthouses and wild beaches that look as if they’re right off the set of Cast Away.

Grab a towel and a sturdy pair of sandals, and get on the road—these are our absolute favorite beaches in Charleston.

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