Posts by Steve Edwards

The Short Answer — and the Numbers Behind It It’s a fair question, and one Palmetto Carriage Works  takes seriously. Our animal welfare program has maintained a 100% success rate, tracked by local veterinarians, with no heat-related incidents in more than 30 years. The horses are not a backdrop to the experience: they are the…

Charleston’s 4th of July Goes Beyond Fireworks If you’re spending the 4th of July in Charleston, skip the usual tourist checklist. Charleston was one of the most strategically important cities in the American Revolution: occupied by British forces, home to signers of the Declaration of Independence, and the place where that Declaration was read aloud…

 Charleston After Dark Hits Different in Summer There’s something about a warm Southern night that makes a ghost story land differently. The air is thick, the streets are quieter after dinner, and the shadows between Charleston’s oldest buildings seem to stretch just a little further. Summer in Charleston isn’t just peak travel season: it’s peak…

When You Ask a Local What to Do in Charleston, They’ll Tell You the Same Thing There’s a certain kind of travel advice that no algorithm can replicate, the kind that comes from a hotel concierge who has lived in Charleston their whole life, or a wedding planner who has spent years watching visitors fall…

What Should You Do in Charleston Tonight? Charleston after dark is a different city entirely. The heat softens, the cobblestones catch the glow of gas lamps, and the stories that define this place feel closer somehow, like they’re just around the next corner. The question isn’t whether to go out. It’s how. At Palmetto Carriage…

Early spring in Charleston brings warm weather, colorful gardens, and a fresh city energy that’s perfect for exploring by carriage. When winter fades and early spring arrives, Charleston awakens with color, warmth, and the unmistakable buzz of a city coming back to life. At Palmetto Carriage Works, our carriage tours offer the perfect way to…

Celebrate love in Charleston with unforgettable experiences, including scenic carriage rides, cozy dining, and charming city strolls. Charleston is a city that sparks romance in every corner, from its gaslit streets to its charming squares and hidden gardens. February brings a gentle winter calm, perfect for couples seeking a slower pace and intimate moments.  After…

From cooler weather to peaceful streets, winter brings its own special charm to every Palmetto carriage ride. When January settles over Charleston, the city transforms into something softer, quieter, and unexpectedly enchanting. Winter light pools on cobblestones, live oaks cast long morning shadows, and the familiar rhythm of the city slows just enough to let…

Raise a glass to history — here are four of Charleston’s coziest, most historic bars to enjoy this winter. Charleston is a city where history lingers in every corner — not just in its cobblestone streets and antebellum homes, but also in the places where locals and visitors gather. As the weather cools and the…

Get to know the gentle giants behind every Palmetto tour — with a little help from Barn Lead Andrew Smith. When most visitors think of a carriage tour, they picture historic streets, gas lamps, and expert storytelling. But the true stars of the show are the draft horses who pull each carriage. These gentle giants…