Charleston, South Carolina is a gorgeous historic city that has been named as America's friendliest city by Travel and Leisure, known for its delightful Southern hospitality and charm. Visitors can explore the city's stunning preserved colonial-era architecture in districts like the city's Battery or stay at incredible historic hotels like the art-filled Vendue, located in the city's French Quarter. Lovely cultural institutions like the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art showcase exhibits from around the world, while hip boutiques like Worthwhile and the Fritz Porter Design Collective make for great shopping spots along King Street. Swanky foodie destinations include favorites like Nantucket-style 167 Raw, Lowcountry favorite Library Restaurant, and Husk, helmed by executive chef Sean Brock. After a long day of shopping and sightseeing, friends can enjoy world-class cocktails at hip bars like the farm-to-shaker Cocktail Club or rooftop lounge Élevé, located atop the chic Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston.

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