Outside Magazine names Charleston, SC one of the 12 Best Places to Live in 2019
Outside Magazine has just released its 12 Best Places to Live in 2019 list and Charleston, South Carolina is among them, adding to our many celebrated accolades. This outdoor “watery wonderland” is a celebration of the outdoors and wellness and we are privileged to be recognized on this list.
Outside Magazine describes Charleston as:
The Watery Wonderland
Population: 139,906
Median Household Income: $63,364
Park Acreage:1,809
Stereotypical Resident: The preppy cocktail connoisseur with a year-round tan who divides time between surfing, paddleboarding, and hunting waterfowl.
What’s Happening: The growth of Charleston’s shipping port and investments in the auto industry have bolstered the economy of this historic southern city.
The Neighborhood: Park Circle is a planned community in North Charleston created in the early 1900s. It’s boomed in recent years, with young families leaving downtown in search of a higher quality of life. Play a round of disc golf in its 30-acre park, sip a beer on the massive deck of Commonhouse Aleworks, and then head to dinner on East Montague Avenue, home to some of the city’s best restaurants.
The Race: The Chucktown Showdown is an October paddleboard event on four- and nine-mile courses in Charleston Harbor.
The Hill Climb: The Ravenel Bridge rises 200 feet above the water and it’s the only “hill” in the city. Run the 2.5-mile pedestrian path for views of downtown, the harbor, and the Atlantic.
The Taqueria: “Chico Feo is super laid-back and looks simple, but the tacos are really good,” says Peter Melhado, who owns Charleston’s Isla Surf School. Try the smoked pork taco topped with spicy kimchi.
The Shopping Spree: Half-Moon Outfitters has provided paddling gear and board shorts for more than 20 years. Watch for pint nights and the occasional live band at the West Ashley store, near downtown.
The Adventure: There’s paddling in every direction, but Folly Creek, an undeveloped finger of saltwater estuary between Folly Island and Charleston proper, may be the most striking spot. “It’s an incredibly wild experience full of oyster beds and dolphins,” says Brittany Freeman, a reservations manager at Coastal Expeditions, which has been running paddling trips around Charleston since 1992.
The Escape: Load your kayak with beer, brats,
The complete list includes:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Tuscon, Arizona
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Miami, Florida
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Denver, Colorado
- Los Angeles, California
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Reno, Nevada
- New York, New York
Charleston Daily
Charleston Daily is a concept in community. Its mission is to promote, assist, and celebrate in everything Charleston, South Carolina. By partnering with businesses, community leaders, volunteers and events, we are spreading the love that is Charleston. As this city continues to grow and prosper, we want to help spread the message to all about how wonderful this community is. Charleston is about the people, community, water, land, history, heritage and the true southern warmth it brings with each and every day.