Last year, the South Carolina city earned a coveted spot in theWBA Hall of Fame.

Readers especially loved Charleston’s thriving culinary scene and easy walkability, all doused with Southern charm.

Other additions to the Charleston culture scene include the long-awaitedInternational African American Museumin June 2023.

Waterfront park with pineapple fountain at sunrise in Charleston, South Carolina

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The luxury offerings are also on the rise, with a newSoho Housecoming in next year.

A horse drawn carriage going down East Bay St in Charleston

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