23 pictures that show why travelers voted Charleston the best city in America
Travel + Leisure recently released its World's Best Awards for 2015.
The awards are based on a survey that includes responses from thousands of experienced travelers.
Charleston, South Carolina, was voted the second-best city in the world and the best city in America and Canada. (Kyoto, Japan, was ranked the No. 1 city in the world.)
With Charleston's rich history, impeccably landscaped gardens, and stunning waterfront views, it's no wonder travelers ranked the city so high up.
Charleston's location along the water makes for beautiful scenery. Waterfront Park stretches along the Cooper River and is a favorite for both locals and visitors.
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The park has multiple fountains, all of which light up at night. One of the most popular is the pineapple fountain.
There are also multiple walkways that are perfect for taking leisurely strolls.
Waterfront Park offers great views of the Charleston Harbor. If you're looking to take a boat tour of the city, the harbor has daily tours that showcase some of the city's best-known landmarks.
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Charleston is home to several stunning gardens, such as Middleton Place. The incredibly maintained gardens there are both a national historic landmark and among the oldest landscaped gardens in the country. Plants bloom year-round at Middleton Place.
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