Charleston has once again earned national recognition, landing among the top 10 U.S. destinations in Tripadvisor’s newly announced Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations for 2026.
The travel website introduced the new category this week, highlighting destinations that received the highest ratings and most authentic reviews from travelers over the past year.
In the U.S., New York City once again claimed the No. 1 spot, while the Holy City was placed at No. 7
Here's what Tripadvisor had to say about Charleston:
"Charleston is known for great food (you won’t find better grits on the planet) and colorful history. But why do travelers return year after year? We’ll blame the genuine Southern hospitality this city extends to each and every visitor."
Top Destinations - United States:
- New York City, New York
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- O‘ahu, Hawaii
- Nashville, Tennessee
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Chicago, Illinois
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Key West, Florida
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston, Massachusetts
Click here to see the full list.