Condé Nast TravelerNov 20, 2025The Friendliest Cities in the US, According to Our ReadersPlaces that embody Midwest nice, Southern hospitality, and more.Beach where you can catch waves.12 things in this storyCardiff State BeachSightBeach where you can catch waves.Belmont ParkSightElsewhereFort SumterParkCharleston, United StatesBuilt on an artificial island in 1829 in response to the War of 1812, which had exposed the inadequacy of American…Crescent ParkSightNew Orleans, United StatesPark for a stroll.Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMASightNew Orleans, United States11-acre sculpture garden.The Thurman CafeRestaurantColumbus, United StatesKnown for overloaded burgers.Torpedo Factory Art CenterMuseumAlexandria, United StatesArt center.Kentucky Horse ParkSightLexington, United StatesPark dedicated to horses.Keeneland Race CourseSightLexington, United StatesRace course.The CitadelSightCharleston, United StatesKiawah IslandSightCharleston, United StatesIsle of PalmsSightCharleston, United StatesRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →