Condé Nast TravelerNov 20, 2025
The Friendliest Cities in the US, According to Our Readers
Places that embody Midwest nice, Southern hospitality, and more.
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- Torpedo Factory Art CenterMuseumArt center.
- Elsewhere
- Fort SumterParkCharleston, United StatesBuilt on an artificial island in 1829 in response to the War of 1812, which had exposed the inadequacy of American…
- Cardiff State BeachSightSan Diego, United StatesBeach where you can catch waves.
- 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.
- Kentucky Horse ParkSightLexington, United StatesPark dedicated to horses.
- Keeneland Race CourseSightLexington, United StatesRace course.
- Belmont ParkSightSan Diego, United States
- The CitadelSightCharleston, United States
- Kiawah IslandSightCharleston, United States
- Isle of PalmsSightCharleston, United States