South Carolina Lowcountry Town Named Among The Nation’s Most Beautiful Places
What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever visited? For me that’s a hard decision. I’d probably go with Turks & Caicos as the color of that water was just breathtakingly…
What's the most beautiful place you've ever visited? For me that's a hard decision. I'd probably go with Turks & Caicos as the color of that water was just breathtakingly unbelievable. In the US it's harder to narrow down a choice. I absolutely love cities full of southern charm like Savannah and Charleston. While I'm more a beach than a mountain person I've been lucky enough to visit some incredibly gorgeous mountain town across the country as well. The red rocks in Sedona Arizona are stand outs as well. Conde Nast Traveler recently included a South Carolina town on their list of the nation's 28 most beautiful places.
Think it was Charleston? It's a good guess and a city that is almost always included on lists like these. And for good reason. But not this time! It is Beaufort South Carolina! I've heard a lot of wonderful things about this Lowcountry South Carolina town, but its somewhere I haven't had a chance to visit yet. It certainly sounds like a place I would adore though!
Beaufort is located on Port Royal Island. The second oldest town in South Carolina is known for it's incredible Antebellum mansions and architecture. Visitors love the live oaks covered in Spanish moss that line the Beaufort Historic District. Conde Nast Traveler speaks highly of the dining options. Their recommendations? "Wasabi deviled eggs at Old Bull Tavern, shrimp n’ grits at Saltus River Grill, and lamb meatloaf at Breakwater Restaurant & Bar."
So what company is Beaufort in for the most beautiful places? Some of my favorites that made the list include Carmel-by-the-sea in California, Sedona, and St. Augustine, FL. The full list (which you can view here) includes cities in Alaska, Hawaii, Massachusetts, South Dakota, Arkansas, and more. Now to figure out how to visit them all!
South Carolina Named In The Top 3 Most Charming States
When you think of charming what do you think of? When I hear the word two things come to mind- Prince Charming and Southern Charm. While I'm still waiting on Prince Charming I have experienced Southern charm and all that means. And when I was sent this information about the most charming states, I just had a feeling the South would be well represented. And it was. The data, shared with us by our friends at Oddspedia came from a survey of 5000 Americans. The researchers at Oddspedia asked each respondent the states they feel "embody the essence of Southern hospitality".
10. Mississippi
AndreyKrav/Getty Images Royalty FreeSouthern Charm: 3.1
Politeness: 3.1
Helpfulness: 3.1
Friendliness: 3.1
Total: 12.3
It doesn't get much more south than Mississippi. They ranked 10th from other state's point of view but number 1 in their own minds.
9. Texas
Дмитрий Ларичев/Getty Images Royalty FreeSouthern Charm: 3.1
Politeness: 3.0
Helpfulness: 3.1
Friendliness: 3.2
Total: 12.4
Everything is bigger in Texas. And the Lonestar state is charming just not the most charming.
8. Virginia
Wilsilver77/Getty Images Royalty FreeSouthern Charm: 3.0
Politeness: 3.1
Helpfulness: 3.1
Friendliness: 3.2
Total: 12.4
Virginia is for lovers. Lovers are charming. See where I'm going here?
7. Alabama
Allard1/Getty Images Royalty FreeSouthern Charm: 3.3
Politeness: 3.1
Helpfulness: 3.1
Friendliness: 3.2
Total: 12.8
Sorry, Alabama this is one national championship you didn't win. I do love watching Bama Rush though.
6. Kentucky
AndreyKrav/Getty Images Royalty FreeSouthern Charm: 3.2
Politeness: 3.2
Helpfulness: 3.2
Friendliness: 3.3
Total: 12.8
Kentucky is the South, but somehow not the South at the same time. It's a battle of culture vs. location. But the Bluegrass state came in 6th on this list.
5. North Carolina
rarrarorro/Getty Images Royalty FreeSouthern Charm: 3.3
Politeness: 3.4
Helpfulness: 3.4
Friendliness:3.4
Total: 13.4
Are you surprised North Carolina didn't score as charming as South Carolina? As a North Carolina resident I'm actually not.
4. Louisiana
rarrarorro/Getty Images Royalty FreeSouthern Charm: 3.4
Politeness: 3.3
Helpfulness: 3.3
Friendliness: 3.4
Total: 13.5
I don't no much about Louisiana other than New Orleans, Mardi Gras, and football. But I suppose all of that is charming.
3. South Carolina
wellesenterprises/Getty Images Royalty FreeSouthern Charm: 3.5
Politeness: 3.4
Helpfulness: 3.4
Friendliness: 3.5
Total: 13.8
And there we have it folks, South Carolina was the third most charming state. And with Charleston being almost my definition of southern charm I support this. But then there is downtown Myrtle Beach probably why SC didn't take the top spot. No hate to Myrtle Beach, but downtown at night isn't quite charming.
2. Georgia
benkrut/Getty Images Royalty FreeSouthern Charm: 3.6
Politeness: 3.4
Helpfulness:3.4
Friendliness: 3.5
Total: 14.0
If Charleston is the first place I think of when I think of southern charm Savannah Georgia is the second. And it's second on this list.
1. Tennessee
AndreyKrav/Getty Images Royalty FreeSouthern Charm: 3.6
Politeness: 3.5
Helpfulness: 3.5
Friendliness: 3.6
Total: 14.1
And the most charming state? Tennessee takes the crown.
