This South Carolina Town Is The Top Travel Destination In The Country
Charleston, South Carolina, USA at Waterfront Park.
What an honor. This South Carolina town has been named the top travel destination in the country. At this point is it even a surprise? This is the 11th time Charleston, South Carolina has received this honor.
Charleston is not only known for being the best place to visit in the country, it is also known worldwide. Charleston was one of two cities in the United States named among the 25 best cities in the world. According to Travel and Leisure, Board Chair John Laverne from Explore Charleston says “We do not take for granted that it’s the readers – avid travelers – who determine the winners and that most cities in the country would love to be in our position.”
All those travelers mean big business for the Holy City. According to tourism officials, Charleston raked 12.8 billion for the area in 2022. Tourism is credited for a quarter of that revenue. There were more accolades for South Carolina. Kiawah Island finished third on the list of the 10 best islands in the continental United States.
So why do so many people flock to Charleston? Not only is it steeped in history, that history has been well preserved in architecture and ecology. And as each year goes by, Charleston is becoming known more and more as a foodie town. Our family has vacationed in Charleston, South Carolina about a dozen times over the years. We love to find one of the area’s Bed and Breakfasts in the historic district, park the car, and walk everywhere to art, history, and food. For more information get all the details in Travel and Leisure right here.
7 South Carolina Restaurants Named With Best Shrimp and Grits in the World
Shrimp and grits are a southern staple. So I am not surprised that you can find some of the best shrimp and grits in the world right in South Carolina. As a Charleston girl, I can tell you that shrimp and grits is no joke. It is not only the brunch staple but also the must-eat whenever in Charleston. It’s something about Charleston cooking that just is good for the soul. According to food experts, South Carolina has more than one of the best shrimp and grits in the world. Can you believe it?
Taste Atlas gathered a list of some of the best shrimp and grits in the world. They have their top 10 which are home to the best shrimp and grits in the world according to food experts and 7 South Carolina locations made the top 10. That’s right, 7 out of the 10 places for shrimp and grits are right here in the Carolinas. How lucky are we? Not only are they South Carolina restaurants, but the majority are right in the Lowcountry of Charleston. So if you have never tried shrimp and grits before, now might be your time to give them a taste. Check out some of the best locations in the world for shrimp and grits.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
