Charleston SC Information

The history, charm and architecture are just a few of Charleston’s qualities that make this city uniquely beautiful and unforgettable! The downtown area is home to our highly visited open air market, shops, galleries, hospitals such as Medical University of South Carolina, antique stores, museums and so much more. Stroll through the French Quarter Art Galleries, take a horse drawn carriage tour and gain a new perspective on Southern culture or dine at Charleston’s Garden Scene of True Lowcountry Cuisine: 82 Queen!  Find out why so many people call Charleston home!

Chs-Peninsula Area 51 below Crosstown/Historic Market Statistics

Chs-Peninsula Area 52 Upper Market Statistics

Charleston Virtual Tour


Travel + Leisure America's Favorite Cities Survey (2010, out of 35 cities):

#1 Friendly City

#1 Bed and Breakfast/Inns

#1 Noteworthy neighborhoods

#1 Antique Stores

#1 Stylish boutique hotels

#1 Attractive People

World's Best Awards (2011):

#2 Best Cities in U.S. and Canada

U.S. News and World Report

#20 Best U.S. Vactions (2010)

AmericanStyle

#4 Top Arts Destinations, midsize cities (2010)

Conde Nast Traveler

#2 Travel Destination in the U.S. (2010)

Lonely Planet

#10 Top 10 Cities (2010)

TripAdvisor Readers' Choice Awards

#17 Best Romantic Vacations, anywhere (2011)

# 7 Best Romantic Vacations, U.S. and Canada (2011)

#14 Best History & Culture Vacations, U.S. & Canada

#20 Top Destinations, U.S. & Canada (2010)

# 2 Great Food & Wine, U.S. & Canada (2010)

# 4 Culture & Sightseeing, U.S. & Canada 92010)

# 3 Top Girlfriend Getaways in the U.S. (2010)

United State Tennis Association

Best Tennis Town in the U.S. (2010)

Outside

Best Towns (2010)

Southern Living

# 1 Best Southern City (2009)

# 2 Best Neighborhood for Shopping - King St. (2009)

#10 Best Family Destination (2009)

Parade

Five Great American Cities

Augusta Chronicle

Best Romantic Getaway (2011)

Best Romantic Getaway (2010)

Best One-tank Getaway (2010)

Forbes

#40 Best Places for Business & Careers (2011)

Milken Institute

#19 Best Performing Cities (2010)

Portfolio.com

# 4 Small Business Vitality (2010)

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