CHARLESTON, S.C. — Charleston has been ranked the best small city in the country by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, the magazine announced.
According to WPDE, it’s the second year in a row the Holy City has won the honor, and the 12th time in the last 13 years.
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In 2022, South Carolina saw an estimated $29 billion economic impact from tourism. In Charleston, researchers estimate tourism had a $12.8 billion economic impact.
The port city beat out Greenville, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia, for the Condé Nast honor. It was selected out of 10 total U.S. cities.
A drive from Charlotte to Charleston is a little more than 3 hours long.
Charleston was founded in 1670 but relocated to its current location in 1680.
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