2026 Best of the Holy City READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Voted on by our readers, these award-winning attractions, standout shops, and essential services are part of what keeps Charleston among the most beloved places to live in the country. Consider this your guide to discovering—or rediscovering—the people, places, and experiences that shape daily life here, and make the Lowcountry such a vibrant place to live, work, and play.

INTRODUCTIONS BY PAMELA JOUAN