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With Thanksgiving behind us, now’s the time to start decking the halls and planning which of the many holiday activities your family would like to take part in. Whether it involves watching snowfall from the sky, taking a dreamy holiday themed carriage ride around Town Centre, or walking through one of Charleston’s most beautiful historic…

Horse and mule-drawn carriages in Downtown Charleston are not an unusual sight. Passersby often question whether or not the animals are enjoying the work that they do, and if it is safe. At Palmetto Carriage Works, we take pride in the quality of care given to our animals and operate with their health and well-being…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

Protecting our Horses in the Hot Charleston Summer Updated 6/11/2024 Palmetto Carriage Works continues to work hard to ensure its animals are safe and properly cared for throughout the year. During the hot summer months though, we take extra precautions to ensure that our horses are happy and healthy. First of all, we take each…

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…

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…

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 from…