Guidebook for Kingston
Food Scene
The food here is made with great care for both its fresh and local ingredients and presentation. The menu has a good variety and as a vegetarian cafe still manages to satisfy the meat eaters of the world.
84 locals recommend
Outdated, Antique Cafe
314 Wall StThe food here is made with great care for both its fresh and local ingredients and presentation. The menu has a good variety and as a vegetarian cafe still manages to satisfy the meat eaters of the world.
Sissy's Cafe
324 Wall StYummy wraps and sandwiches right around the corner!
LOLA Pizza
243 Fair StGood pizzas, cocktails and vibes!
Yum Yum
275 Fair StCasual dining in the neighborhood.
Front Street Tavern
63 N Front StCocktails on roofdeck, yes!
Tacos and more plus margaritas with a deck when the weather is nice!
20 locals recommend
Santa Fe Uptown
11 Main StreetTacos and more plus margaritas with a deck when the weather is nice!
First Capital Poké Bar
310 Wall StreetQuick eats in the neighborhood.
Kingston Candy Bar
319 Wall StIce cream and treats!
Hutton Brickyards
200 North StNice view, nice vibe, decent food, fancy cocktails.
Masa Midtown
666 BroadwaySerious YUM!
Boice Bros Dairy
62 Oneil StFamous local and yummy ice cream!
Kyoto Sushi
337 Washington AveGreat sushi and friendly service!
Diego's Taqueria
38 John StGreat food, good people!
Drinks & Nightlife
It has a bar, but it's ultimately a bookstore allowing for tea, coffee or if you prefer beer and wine while you chat with friends or sink into a favorite book.
144 locals recommend
Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John StIt has a bar, but it's ultimately a bookstore allowing for tea, coffee or if you prefer beer and wine while you chat with friends or sink into a favorite book.
Stockade Tavern
313 Fair StCustom cocktails and conversation.
Beautifully curated wine and cheese bar located in the Rondout area of Kingston.
80 locals recommend
Brunette
33 BroadwayBeautifully curated wine and cheese bar located in the Rondout area of Kingston.
Tubby’s
586 BroadwayFun spot for music and drinks. Check their website for schedule.
Keegan Ales
20 St James StBrewery and music scene. Check their schedule for events!
Parks & Nature
Overlook Mountain
A popular and accessible hiking trail from Kingston.
Beautiful landscape with some walking trails overlooking the Hudson River.
165 locals recommend
Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdBeautiful landscape with some walking trails overlooking the Hudson River.
Midtown Linear Park (Google it) is accessible from the Hannaford's parking lot near the Catskill Mountain Railroad bike shelter and is a nice little stroll which you can also navigate through the Midtown Streets to get down to the water.
Midtown Linear Park
Midtown Linear ParkMidtown Linear Park (Google it) is accessible from the Hannaford's parking lot near the Catskill Mountain Railroad bike shelter and is a nice little stroll which you can also navigate through the Midtown Streets to get down to the water.
Empire State Trail - Kingston Section
199-185 North StLovely walk down by the water with nice views.
Shopping
Some of the best vintage around at reasonable prices. AND, right next door!
21 locals recommend
Lovefield Vintage
37 N Front StSome of the best vintage around at reasonable prices. AND, right next door!
Clove & Creek
73 BroadwayA favorite stop if you make it to the Rondout in Kingston.
Walking along John Street just a block from the loft you'll find a couple of great shops like this one.
23 locals recommend
Hamilton & Adams
32 John StWalking along John Street just a block from the loft you'll find a couple of great shops like this one.
Essentials
If you want fancy head to Mother Earth's, but Hannaford's will get the job done in a pinch. Full grocer and near the CVS for any last minute needs.
257 locals recommend
Hannaford Supermarket
295 NY-375If you want fancy head to Mother Earth's, but Hannaford's will get the job done in a pinch. Full grocer and near the CVS for any last minute needs.
High end organic food and other essentials. Prepared foods, smoothies, soups and baked goods as well.
43 locals recommend
Mother Earth's Storehouse
300 Kings Mall CtHigh end organic food and other essentials. Prepared foods, smoothies, soups and baked goods as well.
Arts & Culture
An interesting look back to not only the history of Kingston, but to colonial times. They have regular tours that are short and sweet.
21 locals recommend
Senate House
296 Fair StAn interesting look back to not only the history of Kingston, but to colonial times. They have regular tours that are short and sweet.
Entertainment & Activities
Independent movie theater with films and other events that is in nearby Rosendale.
75 locals recommend
Rosendale Theatre
408 Main StIndependent movie theater with films and other events that is in nearby Rosendale.
Independent theater with great films, located in nearby Woodstock and also Rhinebeck.
95 locals recommend
Upstate Films Woodstock
132 Tinker StIndependent theater with great films, located in nearby Woodstock and also Rhinebeck.
Great local online resource for all types of events happening in Kingston. Kingstonhappenings.org
Kingston Happenings
Great local online resource for all types of events happening in Kingston. Kingstonhappenings.org
Treat yourself to a massage or facial at Birch just around the corner from the loft.
12 locals recommend
Birch Body Care
73 Crown StTreat yourself to a massage or facial at Birch just around the corner from the loft.