Charleston seems to have a lock on this "friendliest city" title -- this time it's Travel and Leisure giving it top honors.
The publication ranked 25 cities for its America's Favorite Cities 2008 feature, looking at several criteria. Here are the top performers:
And an overall look at Charleston:
"Charlestonians are America's friendliest people. The city got
second-place rankings for its noteworthy neighborhoods, vintage stores,
flea markets, and peace and quiet. Not surprisingly, many travelers
found the club scene (No. 24) disappointing."
None of this is any real great surprise, save one thing. Charleston ranked first for traffic. OK, there are a lot of megalopoli in this list (Charleston is among the smallest towns considered), but come on! Just hang around during rush hour sometime, especially in some of the outlying areas.
Myself, I really don't care that much what the publications say (and now that I'm out of the taxi business it makes less difference in my world), but suffice it to say I do like this crazy ol' place.
The publication ranked 25 cities for its America's Favorite Cities 2008 feature, looking at several criteria. Here are the top performers:
- Friendliest: Charleston
- Smartest: Seattle
- Most diverse: New York City (which also took the top spot for shopping, the arts, and best skyline).
- Best weather: Honolulu
- Cleanest: Portland, Ore.
- Dirtiest: New Orleans
And an overall look at Charleston:
"Charlestonians are America's friendliest people. The city got
second-place rankings for its noteworthy neighborhoods, vintage stores,
flea markets, and peace and quiet. Not surprisingly, many travelers
found the club scene (No. 24) disappointing."
None of this is any real great surprise, save one thing. Charleston ranked first for traffic. OK, there are a lot of megalopoli in this list (Charleston is among the smallest towns considered), but come on! Just hang around during rush hour sometime, especially in some of the outlying areas.
Myself, I really don't care that much what the publications say (and now that I'm out of the taxi business it makes less difference in my world), but suffice it to say I do like this crazy ol' place.
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