A new list of 15 favorite cities in the United States is out and guess who’s on top — Charleston, a favorite so often it’s been put on Travel + Leisure magazine’s hall of fame.

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The list is based on responses from readers based on sights/landmarks, culture, food, friendliness, shopping and value. Charleston scored 88.63, topping New Orleans by 1.49 points. The last city on the list, Nashville, scored 81.86 points.

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Readers said Charleston was the favorite because people were friendly, King Street has many shopping and dining options and there were a lot of historic sites.

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“So many incredible restaurants” have made Charleston a foodie destination, and “the mix of hotels makes the city a perfect fit for any type of traveler,” the magazine said.

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