South Carolina City One of the Best For Motorcyclists

Author Randi Moultrie

June 12th, 2023 12:59 PM

Image of a motorcycle traveling on a black asphalt highway into the sunset

It’s something about the wind in your face and hair whenever you’re riding through the town on a motorcycle. Well, at least from what I have heard because I do not have one. Many people enjoy riding around on their motorcycles through the area. From the motorcycle crews who are road-tripping on the interstates to the couples spending the night together taking a wild ride in the city lights. Either way, when you ask someone who rides, they typically have certain areas they prefer to ride in. From the city to the mountain views to the country roads, there are so many possible views.

Auto Insurance is shouting out a few cities that are the best for motorcyclists to travel in. These cities are a combination of great weather and the amount of safety for riders. There is surely something for every rider in these cities from the views to so much more! Well, luckily for us, we’re pretty close to one of the best cities. Coming in at #9 is the one and only, Charleston, South Carolina.

Charleston is one of the best cities for motorcyclists for many different reasons. The city has great weather, and beautiful views, and those two combinations make any ride great. The average temperature in Charleston is 62 degrees Fahrenheit and they have an annual number of motorcycle deaths of 27.49. Since Charleston is right off the coast, you can ride along to catch the winds and views of the beach but also ride downtown to get a glimpse of the historic city charm. Many people love riding around the historic city to see its charm, so what better way to catch great views than on a bike.

Wondering what other cities made the list? Check out the full story here and see what other cities are great for motorcyclists.

Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!

Time For A Staycation, This South Carolina City Is The Best Place For One

You don’t have to plan an expensive vacation full of travel woes like flights or never-ending car rides to have a relaxing week or weekend. Staycations are often overlooked and underrated but can be exactly what you need to refresh. Plus a 20-minute drive? Vastly superior to airport security or being asked “Are we there yet?” 250 times before you are out of the neighborhood. And chances are many of the things tourists do when visiting your city, you’ve never tried. Here in the Carolinas, we are lucky to have some fantastic cities, with lots to do. This is why I wasn’t surprised to find that a recent list of the top places for a staycation included a prominent South Carolina city.

This list was compiled by our friends at WalletHub. Their experts ranked 180 US cities on more than 40 metrics to determine once and for all the best cities for staycations. So perhaps you’re lucky enough to call this city home. It gets a lot of positive rankings on these types of lists. It’s also in some fantastic company. Of the top 10 cities, which you’ll find below, I’ve visited 6. So clearly people are traveling to them! Another is absolutely a bucket list destination for me. Two more are at the top of my intended cities to visit soon list. And the last, well that one did surprise me.

Keep reading to see the best place for a staycation in South Carolina, the full top 10 list, and where the other North and South Carolin cities ranked. Want to learn more about the methodology or see where another location ranked? Read the full WalletHub study here.

1. Honolulu, HI
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Total Score: 59.46

Recreation: 1

Food & Entertainment: 10

Rest & Relaxation: 70

Genuinely if you live in Hawaii where are you going to go for vacation? You’re already in one of the most beautiful places, that you probably take for granted. I guess you may want to visit Disney or another theme park? Perhaps some national parks or major cities like NYC? But when you live in one of the most sought after vacations spots, a staycation makes perfect sense!
2. Orlando, FL
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Total Score: 58.22

Recreation: 18

Food & Entertainment: 1

Rest & Relaxation: 38

Boosted by Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort Orlando is one of the biggest tourist cities in the country. While those are the largest parks, they are far from the only ones. If you can think of a family activity it’s somewhere in Orlando. You’re about an hour drive from the beach as well. There are even plenty of outdoor adventure activities in the area as well. You could spend your whole life in Orlando and probably not do everything, so why not take a staycation is you life here!
3. Las Vegas, NV
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Total Score: 57.63

Recreation: 17

Food & Entertainment: 2

Rest & Relaxation: 27

Similar to Orlando if you can dream it you can probably find it somewhere in Vegas. And I suspect if you call the gambling capital of the world home, you probably don’t spend much time on the strip. But that doesn’t mean it’s bad to live like a tourist in your own city. Perhaps book a room, check out a show, eat and drink til you can’t anymore, and perhaps win some money?
4. Tampa, FL
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Total Score: 56.27

Recreation: 30

Food & Entertainment: 9

Rest & Relaxation: 6

Tampa is another bustling Florida city. You’re extremely close to some gorgeous gulf coast beaches, have Busch Gardens Tampa for some theme park fun, as well as sports teams, water activities, and fantastic dining.
5. Salt Lake City, UT
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Total Score: 55.17

Recreation: 8

Food & Entertainment: 27

Rest & Relaxation: 12

Zoos, waterparks, the mountains, the Great Salt Lake, Olympic Venues, history, and more are just some of the things visitors come to Salt Lake City Utah to explore. If you’re lucky enough to call this gorgeous place home have you fully taken advantage of everything? I’m sure you can come up with something for a staycation!
6. Charleston, SC
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Total Score: 54.21

Recreation: 27

Food & Entertainment: 18

Rest & Relaxation: 15

Did you guess Charleston? It makes perfect sense. Visitors often flock to the historic downtown of Charleston to take in the world-class restaurants, history, gorgeous southern architecture, and overall charm of the city. Book a nice hotel room, grab a drink a rooftop bar, perhaps take a tour, and take in all your city has to offer!
7. Chicago, IL
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Total Score: 53.97

Recreation: 9

Food & Entertainment: 19

Rest & Relaxation: 31

If you call Chicago home you may not have partaken in the quintessential tourist activities. Have you taken a bean selfie? Taken a boat tour? Grab a slice of deep-dish pizza, book that downtown hotel room, and maybe visit some museums. There is so much Chicago has to offer that most residents often overlook.
8. San Diego, CA
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Total Score: 53.72

Recreation: 11

Food & Entertainment: 29

Rest & Relaxation: 19

San Diego is one of my favorite cities to visit, from exploring downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter, to time on Coronado Island or nearby La Jolla. How often do residents visit the Zoo and Wildlife Park, take in a Padres game, perhaps spend the night at Coronado? There’s so much to do why leave when you live in this southern California city?
9. Cincinnati, OH
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Total Score: 53.67

Recreation: 6

Food & Entertainment: 7

Rest & Relaxation: 74

Sorry Cincinnati residents this one surprised me and made me do some research. Outside of gorgeous Joe Burrow and the Bengals, I don’t know much about the city. A quick Google search directed me to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Cincinnati Art Museum, and Findlay Market. So you’ll have to tell me if its a good place for a staycation, and should I plan a visit as well?
10. New Orleans, LA
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Total Score: 52.93

Recreation: 14

Food & Entertainment: 14

Rest & Relaxation: 45

New Orleans is certainly near the top of my list of cities I want to visit next. I also know a few people who called it home for portions of their lives and love it. Chances are residents avoid Bourbon Street and haven’t taken the history tours this southern city offers. So book a walking distance hotel and have a hurricane or two while listening to some music.
Where The Rest of North and South Carolina Ranked
25. Columbia, SC
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Total Score: 47.44

Recreation: 173

Food & Entertainment: 25

Rest & Relaxation: 10
82. Charlotte, NC
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Total Score: 40.76

Recreation: 94

Food & Entertainment: 50

Rest & Relaxation: 80
95. Fayetteville, NC
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Total Score: 39.28

Recreation: 180

Food & Entertainment: 123

Rest & Relaxation: 25
105. Raleigh, NC
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Total Score: 38.11

Recreation: 92

Food & Entertainment: 56

Rest & Relaxation: 141
117. Winston-Salem, NC
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Total Score: 37.34

Recreation: 142

Food & Entertainment: 99

Rest & Relaxation: 75
130. Greensboro, NC
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Total Score: 36.58

Recreation: 110

Food & Entertainment: 77

Rest & Relaxation: 143
140. Durham, NC
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Total Score: 35.56

Recreation: 136

Food & Entertainment: 49

Rest & Relaxation: 148