Move over, New York. Step aside, Chicago. No, not you, Los Angeles. In the opinion of Travel + Leisure magazine, the top city in America for 5 years running does not have a major sports team, a thriving economy, or even a handful of famous people that call it home. But somehow, Charleston, SC, the […]The post The Best Things To Do, Eat And Stay In Charleston, SC appeared first on Pursuitist.

Move over, New York. Step aside, Chicago. No, not you, Los Angeles. In the opinion of Travel + Leisure magazine, the top city in America for 5 years running does not have a major sports team, a thriving economy, or even a handful of famous people that call it home.But somehow, Charleston, SC, the city of approximately 135,000 people on the Atlantic coast of South Carolina has earned the top spot in the U.S. for the 5th year in a row?while claiming the #2 spot in the world (it was rated #1 in the world in 2016). So what makes this famous Civil War port town so great" I recently took a trip to Charleston to see what all the hype was about.Founded in 1670 as Charles Town, in honor of King Charles II of England, Charleston is known for its rich history (the first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumptner), well-preserved architecture, distinguished restaurants, and mannerly people. It is also a popular tourist destination, receiving a large number of accolades over the past decade, including ?Best City in the US? by Travel + Leisure, ?America?s Most Friendly City? by both...