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What A Wonderful World"
I see trees of green
Red roses too
I see them bloom
For me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
I see skies of blue
And clouds of white
The bright blessed day
The dark sacred night
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow
So pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces
Of people going by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying
"I love you"
I hear babies cry
I watch them grow
They'll learn much more
Than I'll never know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Oh yeah
“In addition to historic battlegrounds and jasmine-scented streets (and an enthusiastic endorsement by Stephen Colbert), Charleston is home to award-winning hotels and restaurants. Antebellum charm, excellent boutiques, and the beautiful waterfronts at Sullivan’s Island and Folly Beach make this city one of the most beloved in the U.S. – and now, the world.” – Travel + Leisure
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Charleston, South Carolina has been consecutively named the No. 1 City in the United States and Canada by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, and was the first domestic destination to earn the coveted No. 1 City in the World ranking. Curious to learn why Charleston holds top honors? Scroll on for the top 8 reasons why Charleston is America’s favorite destination.
1. TASTEMAKERS ABOUND
A modern playground for culinary talent, Charleston is home to a volume of world-class dining normally associated with cities five times its size. In fact, dining out is a form of nightly entertainment! Look no further than the James Beard Foundation Awards or magazines such as bon appétit, Food & Wine and Saveurto discover the fanfare surrounding Charleston’s culinary scene. Dine your way through Charleston with our Two Fork Safariculinary guide to the Lowcountry.
2. FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN AWAITS
Marvel at the South Carolina Aquarium’s great ocean tank before trekking to the beach for a real sea life immersion experience with shorebirds, seashells and horseshoe crabs. Take a picnic to the 1,500-year-old Angel Oaktree, the area’s greatest ecological treasure, then explore the Children’s Museum of the Lowcounty’s Medieval Creativity Castle. Discover the top 10 family-friendly attractions in Charleston.
3. CHARLESTON IS AN ARTIST’S MUSE
The fine arts community has thrived in Charleston since 1736 with the opening of the Dock Street Theatre, the nation’s first permanent playhouse. Immerse yourself in Charleston’s thriving art scene at the recently renovated Gibbes Museum of Art, which houses more than 10,000 works of Southern art including both regional collections and pieces from the 1915 to 1940 Charleston Renaissance. Explore 24 Lowcountry art galleries that will leave you feeling inspired.
