Recent rankings in Charleston, SC

Hereā€™s what weā€™ve been in the headlines for lately. šŸ†

Charleston waterfront shot.

Thereā€™s so much to celebrate in the Holy City.

Photo by Andrew Shelley on Unsplash

Alexa, play: ā€œWe Are the Championsā€ by Queen because the Holy City has received yet another accolade.

On Tuesday, CondĆ© Nast Traveler released this yearā€™s list of The Best Cities in the U.S.: 2022 Readersā€™ Choice Awards, and youā€™ll probably spot a familiar place as the No. 1 best small city.

Recognized for our history, culture, food, and charm, it seems like all the bases were covered.

Pssst: Donā€™t forget to take a look at The Top Hotels in Charleston, featuring The Charleston Place.

By this point, you may not even be surprised by this ranking, since the awards just keep rollinā€™ in. Hereā€™s what else weā€™ve been in the headlines for lately:

šŸ† Weā€™ve been ranked No. 1 on Travel + Leisureā€™s list of the Top 10 U.S. Cities for ten years in a row.

ā˜€ļø Wondering where to settle down? Our city is the No. 1 best place to retire in 2022.

āš¾ Charleston was named the No. 1 minor league sports market the day before the Charleston RiverDogs were crowned Carolina League Champions for the second year in a row.

šŸ  We secured the No. 2 spot on HomeAdvisorā€™s list of the most profitable cities in the US for rental property owners.

šŸ“ Our city ranked No. 19 on WalletHubā€™s list of 2022ā€™s Best Foodie Cities in America, out of 182.

šŸŒ“ The Holy City landed a spot on Travel + Leisureā€™s list of 25 Girls Weekend Getaways That Wonā€™t Break the Bank ā€” acknowledging the picturesque downtown area + restaurant scene.

šŸ“š CofC secured the No. 4 spot on U.S. News & World Reportā€™s 2023 list of Top Regional Public Universities in the South.

And if your friends or family are calling you to debate this ranking, check out why we think weā€™re the best city in South Carolina for a few talking points (just for fun, of course).