Charleston rated top city fourth consecutive year

Condé Nast Traveler released the results of the 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

According to the publication, readers submitted 757,109 responses to the survey, and for the fourth consecutive year, Charleston, South Carolina, was voted best small city in the United States.

It marks the 14th time in 15 years that Charleston topped the list. 

Condé Nast Traveler wrote:

Charleston may be a small town, but this city punches well above its weight. When you consider everything it has to offer—history, culture, food, charm—it’s no wonder the so-called Holy City has repeatedly topped our list of the best small cities in the US. 

While its robust food scene, which includes a steady annual circuit of nationally recognized food and culture festivals, continues to be a draw, visitors are rarely prepared for the city’s good looks. 

Stately homes, cobblestone streets, waterfront views, and an abundance of flowering window boxes only add to its welcoming vibe. Find a seat among its many outdoor terraces for a drink and some fresh oysters, and try to resist the urge to up and move here.

Results of the 38th annual Readers’ Choice Awards were announced Tuesday and will be featured in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler.