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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…

A nighttime carriage ride where history whispers and shadows linger. When the sun sets on Charleston in October, the city takes on a different kind of beauty. Gas lamps flicker to life, casting long shadows on cobblestone streets. The air is cooler, quieter — and somehow heavier with stories waiting to be told. It’s the…

Spooky season calls for stories. Here are a few favorite Charleston legends shared by Palmetto’s expert guides. When the air turns crisp in October and Charleston’s cobblestone streets glow under gas lamps, the city feels alive with stories. Some are historical, some are legendary, and some live somewhere in between. At Palmetto Carriage Works, our…

From history buffs to thrill-seekers, there’s a Palmetto Carriage Works tour for everyone. Here’s how to choose your perfect ride. Charleston is filled with charm, and there’s no better way to experience it than by horse-drawn carriage. At Palmetto Carriage Works, we offer three distinct tours to match every mood, interest, and occasion. Whether you’re…

Where Charleston’s Carriage Tours Begin and Bonds Are Built If you’ve ever taken a Palmetto Carriage Works tour, you’ve experienced Charleston with the guidance of our expert storytellers and the gentle pace of our horses. But before the clip-clop begins, there’s an entire world of care, preparation, and teamwork happening inside the Big Red Barn.…

Charleston, South Carolina, is a city where the whispers of history wind down cobblestone streets and rustle the leaves of stately Southern live oaks. Amidst the lazy, humid heat of a summer afternoon, the gentle clip-clop of horse hooves precedes the creaking wheels of 18th-century carriages, just as they did more than 250 years ago. …

Charleston, South Carolina is older than the nation it helped create. Founded in 1670, the “Holy City” has stood witness to every major chapter of American history, including pirate raids in the early 18th century, the boom‑and‑bust cycles of King Cotton, the Siege of Charleston in 1780, the first shots of the Civil War, and two World…

When the summer heat sets in, it’s not just people who feel the effects—our four-legged friends do too. Whether they’re pulling carriages, participating in shows, or simply enjoying a day out in the pasture, horses are prone to the same heat-related issues we face. At Palmetto Carriage Works, we take the well-being of our horses…