South Carolina Main Street Recognized As One Of Top 3 In America
There is something about a small town’s main street. Sometimes it’s enough to get this city girl thinking of moving. I’m sure you have a favorite local main street. And one South Carolina main street was recently recognized as one of the top 3 in America. Downtown Florence Main Street in Florence, South Carolina was named as one of three winners of the prestigious 2023 Great American Main Street Award. According to the website the GAMSA “recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization.”
“Downtown Florence Main Street sets a national standard for downtown revitalization rooted in community connections,” said Main Street America Interim President and CEO, Hannah White. “Their success demonstrates the power of creative approaches to engaging stakeholders, creating a strong culture of volunteerism, and fostering pathways to increased downtown housing, while also championing the preservation of historic community assets.”
Downtown Florence spans eight blocks where you’ll find high-quality, local dining, and entertainment venues. There are also “whimsical” public art displays and the quintessential small downtown feel you know and love. Want to know more about the Great American Mainstreet Awards? Do that and learn about the revitalization and growth of downtown Florence’s main street here. Have you visited the main street of Florence South Carolina lately?
This South Carolina Beach Is One Of The "Greatest Beach Towns In America"
If you grew up in the Carolinas chances are you have a favorite beach town you grew up going to. Or one you take your family to now. We have no shortage of fantastic seaside escapes. Even growing up in North Carolina I have to admit I’m typically a South Carolina beach person. While I tend to go to the general vicinity of the Myrtle Beach area (thanks to friends who have houses and free is for me). I’ve already read quite a lot of these types of articles and now have several other SC beaches on my must-visit list. Just need to find the time to get to them! Recently I came across yet another publication naming some of the best beach vacation spots. And my interest peaked like always. And of course, somewhere in South Carolina was included when Thrillist created a list of “The 20 Greatest Beach Towns In America”. But with so many fantastic destinations, which made the cut to be recognized?
The list compiled by writers at Thrillist details 20 of the nation’s beach towns in a variety of states. In addition to a general summary of the destination, they also make sure to let you know the must-eat spots and what you can’t leave without. You can read their full article here. Or keep reading to see which South Carolina town was named one of the 20 Greatest Beach Towns In America! And a couple of others that stuck out to me as personal favorites of mine or bucket list destinations!
Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.
