Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston’s colorful past is evident in the pastel buildings and historic homes with deep green trim. Legend has it that Charleston Green, a green so deep it looks black, came about after the Civil War when Union troops sent buckets of black paint when rebuilding the town. Residents couldn’t bear the idea of their city being that color, so they tinted it with yellow and green, creating Charleston’s signature color.

Because it’s historically significant, there are many conservative ideologies still prominent. Despite this, the environment and community are very diverse and friendly.

Considering this is a loud and lively town, there is plenty of space to escape when you need some nature, with the National Forest in the East,