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Charleston, South Carolina<\/strong>, was voted the Number One City in America for the third year in a row in Cond\u00e9 Nast\u2019s Readers Choice Awards<\/a>. Of the cities presented, it ranked second only to Carmel, California, in its rating for ambience.<\/p>\n

\"Ansonborough<\/a>

Ansonborough Neighborhood – Charleston<\/p><\/div>\n

\u00a0With the \u2018best beaches in the southeast\u2019, it\u2019s no wonder Charleston took first place in our list of Top 10 Cities in the United States. The seaside proximity doesn\u2019t just allow for some picturesque views, but for some on-of-a-kind-seafood as well. \u2018The food, history, architecture, and people are wonderful,\u2019 said one reader. \u2018A bucket list city!\u2019<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0Cond\u00e9 Nast<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Longitude<\/a>

Longitude Lane – an unimproved 17th century country lane preserved in the heart of Charleston<\/p><\/div>\n

Founded in 1670, The Holy City<\/em> is known for its rich history, outstanding architecture and preservation, phenomenal restaurants with an appeal for all palates, and incredibly friendly people. \u00a0The city is known as the \u201cHoly City\u201d because of the high number of churche steeples on the city skyline. Charleston was founded on the principles of religious tolerance and boasts over 400 places of worship of many different denominations throughout the city.\u00a0It is the home of Gullah and Geechee, Spanish moss laden oaks, antebellum homes, Fort Sumter, and even boasts its own professional soccer team – the Charleston Battery<\/a>! \u00a0Charleston is Southern Charm and Southern Hospitality at its best.<\/p>\n

\"The-Charleston-Sessions-Logo<\/a>
\nSo if you have not visited the Holy City<\/em>, perhaps the Charleston Sessions<\/a> <\/strong>will allow you the opportunity to do so. \u00a0TheMrPickles<\/a>, Frugal Travel Guy<\/a>, and all of the First2Board<\/a> Bloggers will be in attendance. Tickets are on sale and you can purchase a complete package which includes hotel room, dinner, and event attendance. Or you may pick and choose from an a la carte<\/em> menu and plan accordingly. \u00a0 There will be giveaways, tours, and a wonderful chance to experience one of the Top 10 Cities in the United States<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Secret<\/a>

Secret Gardens in Charleston<\/p><\/div>\n

Charleston is served by the Charleston International Airport [CHS], which is located in the City of North Charleston.<\/p>\n

Have you<\/em> visited the Holy City yet?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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