We already know we re one of the best, but it s always nice to get some extra acknowledgement.
Southern Living magazine Tuesday named Wilmington on its annual list of 10 best Southern cities on the rise, citing the Port City s perfect marriage of quiet coastal hamlet and bustling city, with easy beach access as well as downtown charm.
The 10 cities, which were listed in alphabetical orders, include Baton Rouge; Greenville, S.C.; Huntsville, Alabama; Norfolk; Tulsa; Waco, Texas; and Winston-Salem.
What does it mean to be city on the rise ? Well, the magazine defines it as lacking the headaches that often come with big cities but with perhaps more activities than most small towns in order to fill a weekend or a day trip.