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Best City In The U.S. Award Goes To This South Carolina Spot For 12th Year In A Row

Author Debbie Nance
The famous Circular Church as seen on a carriage tour in Charleston, best city in the U.S. It is said to be circular because "the devil hides in corners."

It’s good to be the best, especially for 12 straight years. And, it’s official. The best city in the U.S. award goes to one of our South Carolina favorites for the 12th year in a row.

Which Spot Is Best City In The U.S.?

According to Travel+Leisure readers, Charleston, South Carolina grabbed the number one spot. In order to rank the best city in the U.S., Travel+Leisure surveyed readers and asked them to weigh in on experiences they’ve had globally as part of their World’s Best Awards 2024.

The publication looked at opinions on hotels, resorts, islands, cruise ships, spas and airlines among other factors. After more than 186,000 surveys and more than 700,000 votes the magazine ranked the top cities to arrive at the best city in the U.S.

What Voters Loved About The Best City In The U.S.

So, what did readers love the most about Charleston to put it at number 1? According to the results, the combination of of historic architecture, walkability and hospitality factored in. And, of course, the delicious food of Charleston received recognition in the survey.

In fact, one voter commented, “Charleston can compete with any European capital for its arts, entertainment, active lifestyle, and food.” And, others liked that the city keeps its feet planted in its history, yet it keeps current and is welcoming to the masses.

I love Charleston myself. It is rich in history, with wonderful tours and experiences, including exciting carriage rides with amazing views of landmarks and architecture.

Famous Circular Church in Charleston, just named best city in the U.S. by Travel+Leisure
Debbie Nance
The famous Circular Church as seen on a carriage tour in Charleston, best city in the U.S. It is said to be circular because “the devil hides in corners.”

Plus, I must chime in on the food. And, it is amazing. It’s the first place I ever tried the low country staple of Shrimp and Grits.

We love classic spots like Slightly North Of Broad. And, on a more recent trip we discovered a great restaurant called Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill. It’s a must visit.

deviled eggs on a plate at burwell's stone fire grill in charleston, one of most expensive travel destinations in the U.S. and best places to travel alone
Debbie Nance
Deviled eggs app at Burwell’s in Charleston which was named the best city in the U.S. according to Travel+Leisure.

So, I can certainly see why Charleston continues to snag the number one spot on the best city in the U.S list every year.

To learn more about the criteria and to see the full list of best cities in the U.S. read the full article from Travel+Leisure.

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.

Historic South Carolina Cities Recognized Nationally For Their Slower Pace Of Life

I just returned to the frigid tundra that is the Carolinas after spending 5 days in the Caribbean sun. And it’s a harsh reality! I’m thankful for the time spent but struggling to get back into the swing of things. And I’m really disliking the 6o degree temperature swing. I’m still craving that island lifestyle. And let’s face it, who among us doesn’t dream of being financially stable enough we can leave the daily grind behind? I always say I wish I could work because I wanted to not because I had to. But I’ll have to win the lottery for that to ever be the case. However, if you’re lucky enough to be able to slow down and enjoy life you’ll be glad to know that not one, not two, not three but FOUR South Carolina towns were named the best to “escape the rat race”.

The Study

This is according to a study by Joy Organics which named the 150 best US Cities at Towns to “Escape The Rat Race”. The towns are in different areas of the Palmetto State, but one thing is for sure they offer a slower pace of life so many of us desire. In contrast, North Carolina only had two places included on the list. We will take the win in this friendly state rivalry this time! JoyOrganics says that the cities and towns on this list are the “most sought-after towns and cities” for “those waiting to distance themselves from the relentless pace of the rat race”.

Keep reading to learn a little more about each of these 4 South Carolina cities to escape the rat race and see where they ranked. You can read the full study by JoyOrganics and see the methodology here. And if you can’t quit your job and move, maybe even a quick weekend trip will be good for your soul!

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