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Charleston

THE BEST...

Friendly (#1)
B&Bs/Inns (#1)
Noteworthy neighborhoods (#1)
Antique stores (#1)
Stylish boutique hotels (#1)

THE WORST...

Business hotels (#26)
Wild weekend (#21)
Ethnic food (#21)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
2	Fall
10	New Year's Eve
2	Spring Break
19	Summer
10	Winter

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8	Classical music
2	Historical sites/monuments
9	Museums/galleries
8	Theater/performance art

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
14	Big-name restaurants
21	Ethnic food
3	Farmers' markets
7	Neighborhood joints and cafes

Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
17	Affordable hotels
11	All-in-one resorts
1	B&Bs/Inns
20	Big-name luxury hotels
26	Business hotels
1	Stylish boutique hotels

Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8	Barbecue
13	Coffee
18	Hamburgers
13	Microbrew beer
20	Pizza

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
8	Cocktail hour
13	Live music/concerts and bands
14	Singles/bar scene

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
11	Athletic/active
1	Attractive
18	Diverse
1	Friendly
9	Intelligent
2	Stylish

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5	Cleanliness
13	Environmental friendliness
1	Noteworthy neighborhoods
3	Peace and quiet
7	People-watching
9	Public parks and outdoor access
8	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
4	Safety
12	Skyline/views
5	Weather

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
1	Antique stores
2	Home decor and design stores
2	Independent boutiques
11	Luxury stores
2	Vintage shops and flea markets

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
14	Affordable getaway
4	Cultural getaway
5	Family vacation
2	Relaxing retreat
3	Romantic escape
21	Wild weekend

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3	Fall
11	New Year's Eve
3	Spring Break
17	Summer
10	Winter

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12	Classical music
1	Historical sites/monuments
8	Museums/galleries
8	Theater/performance art

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15	Big-name restaurants
27	Ethnic food
3	Farmers' markets
7	Neighborhood joints and cafes

Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12	Affordable hotels
6	All-in-one resorts
2	B&Bs/Inns
19	Big-name luxury hotels
23	Business hotels
2	Stylish boutique hotels

Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5	Barbecue
14	Coffee
13	Hamburgers
15	Microbrew beer
14	Pizza

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5	Cocktail hour
18	Live music/concerts and bands
9	Singles/bar scene

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11	Athletic/active
1	Attractive
25	Diverse
1	Friendly
9	Intelligent
2	Stylish

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
5	Cleanliness
10	Environmental friendliness
1	Noteworthy neighborhoods
2	Peace and quiet
3	People-watching
9	Public parks and outdoor access
12	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
6	Safety
12	Skyline/views
7	Weather

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
2	Antique stores
3	Home decor and design stores
3	Independent boutiques
14	Luxury stores
7	Vintage shops and flea markets

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15	Affordable getaway
2	Cultural getaway
2	Family vacation
2	Relaxing retreat
1	Romantic escape
16	Wild weekend

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