REBIRTH OF CHARLESTON
Founded 1670
CHARLESTON'S RENAISSANCE
(circa 2011-Present)
It took Charleston nearly 150 years to recover fully from the Civil War, but its recent re-emergence on the American scene is truly amazing. It is more than just a beautiful Southern town finding new life. It is the rebirth of one of the four principal cities of British Colonial America. It was America's wealthiest city (per capita) throughout the colonial period up to the Civil War. A city, inspired by the Age of Enlightenment with citizens who influenced the course of American history.
In the modern era, Charleston has led the nation in historic preservation, as the first city to establish a historic district and a board of architectural review. Restored to its pre-Civil War grandeur, Charleston attracts over seven million visitors annually.
To understand what draws so many seasoned travelers and college-educated new residents to this city, it is essential to look beneath the surface. Once you do, you will appreciate more fully the spirit underlying this city's rebirth and the reasons why Charleston is the only USA city named consistently in Condé Nast and Travel + Leisure Best Cities In The World surveys - including four times as Best City In The World!
(circa 2011-Present)
It took Charleston nearly 150 years to recover fully from the Civil War, but its recent re-emergence on the American scene is truly amazing. It is more than just a beautiful Southern town finding new life. It is the rebirth of one of the four principal cities of British Colonial America. It was America's wealthiest city (per capita) throughout the colonial period up to the Civil War. A city, inspired by the Age of Enlightenment with citizens who influenced the course of American history.
In the modern era, Charleston has led the nation in historic preservation, as the first city to establish a historic district and a board of architectural review. Restored to its pre-Civil War grandeur, Charleston attracts over seven million visitors annually.
To understand what draws so many seasoned travelers and college-educated new residents to this city, it is essential to look beneath the surface. Once you do, you will appreciate more fully the spirit underlying this city's rebirth and the reasons why Charleston is the only USA city named consistently in Condé Nast and Travel + Leisure Best Cities In The World surveys - including four times as Best City In The World!
Best City In The World - Condé Nast 2011-2012
Best City In The World - Travel + Leisure 2016
Best City In The World - Condé Nast 2019
Best City USA - Condé Nast 2011-Present
Best City USA - Travel + Leisure 2012-Present
Friendliest City USA - Condé Nast 2011-Present
Best City In The World - Travel + Leisure 2016
Best City In The World - Condé Nast 2019
Best City USA - Condé Nast 2011-Present
Best City USA - Travel + Leisure 2012-Present
Friendliest City USA - Condé Nast 2011-Present