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Tourism Day 2023
Much of Charleston, South Carolina’s charm can be attributed to its rich history. Each year, the city welcomes new and returning visitors with open arms, offering a variety of ways in which to see and learn about the many changes it has seen through the years. The Charleston Tour Association’s participating companies comprises certified tour…
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 Guide to Historic Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods
Downtown Charleston is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes and historic architecture that the southeast has to offer. Similar to other U.S. cities, Charleston can be broken into several different areas each offering its own unique and rich history. South of Broad Located at the southern tip of Charleston’s peninsula, the iconic South…
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4 Tips For Those Planning a Destination Charleston Wedding You Should Keep in Mind
Book Your Venue Early Wedding planning can be done in a variety of ways, but one constant remains in Charleston: venues need to be booked early. Specifically, if the goal is to have a Saturday evening wedding, the venue will need to be booked between 12-18 months ahead of time. Charleston is a popular destination…
Read More4 Things to Do This Fall in Charleston
As the summer comes to an end, Charleston locals and visitors are looking forward to adding some fall activities to their to-do lists. From historical city tours to harbor cruises and aquarium visits, the list of choices feels seemingly endless as the weather begins to cool down and being outside is enjoyable again. Here are…
Read MoreProtecting our Horses in the Hot Charleston Summer
Protecting our Horses in the Hot Charleston Summer It is HOT in the Holy City! At Palmetto Carriage Works, the safety and wellbeing of our animals is something that we are always talking about, and since we consider our animals a part of our family, we make it our job to make sure they are…
Read MoreFather’s Day in Charleston, SC
Treat the important men in your life to an activity or experience this Father’s Day in Charleston, SC, and give him the best gift: quality time together. A Night at The Joe Take him out to the ballgame for a night with the Charleston Riverdogs. The Joe Riley Stadium, with a picturesque backdrop of the…
Read MoreTop 5 Sites and Spots in Charleston
Charleston is full of beautiful homes, history filled museums, and amazing local vendors, so where do you begin when exploring this beautiful city? It’s almost overwhelming trying to plan out all the places you want to visit in the second largest historic district in the world. To help, we’ve compiled a list of our top…
Read MoreThe History of Rainbow Row in Charleston
Anywhere you walk in Charleston’s historic district, you will find fascinating history and Rainbow Row is no exception. The 13 brightly colored and eye-catching homes all have an equally captivating history to match their looks. These homes, constructed around 1740, actually used to be waterfront, and if you take a look across the street…
Read MoreWhy Does Church Street Curve Around St. Philip’s Church?
by Van Sturgeon, Certified Tour Guide with Palmetto Carriage Works in Charleston, SC One of the most alluring architectural vistas in our country can be seen as you travel north on Church Street and gaze up at the portico and steeple of St. Philip’s Church. The church’s beauty is enhanced by the fact that it…
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Farewell to Trump!
After a long and successful career with us, the Palmetto Carriage Family said farewell to one of our favorite four legged employees. While he will no longer work pulling carriages in Charleston, Trump will still be employed. His next career will be at Lazy Oaks Farm in Simpsonville, SC working as a therapy horse. During…
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