Kingston and Surrounding Hudson Valley
Cool neighboring towns
Red Hook
Cute historic village on the Rhinebeck side of the Hudson River
Gorgeous woodsy town with beautiful old homes and lush properties along the Hudson River
Rhinebeck NY
Gorgeous woodsy town with beautiful old homes and lush properties along the Hudson River
Beloved Hudson Valley town with lots of great places to eat, drink and hike
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Beloved Hudson Valley town with lots of great places to eat, drink and hike
What to do
Reher Center
99 101 BroadwayInteresting local immigrant history and culture museum
This is such a sweet spot! It's a sanctuary for birds and farm animals that's free to visit (you can also bring veggie scraps and bread to feed the animals)
44 locals recommend
Forsythe Nature Center
125 Lucas Ave ExtThis is such a sweet spot! It's a sanctuary for birds and farm animals that's free to visit (you can also bring veggie scraps and bread to feed the animals)
Dating to 1661, this is one of the most historic landmarks in all of New York state
33 locals recommend
Old Dutch Church
272 Wall StDating to 1661, this is one of the most historic landmarks in all of New York state
A gorgeous riverside retreat that features a restaurant, spa and walking trails
33 locals recommend
Hutton Brickyards
200 North StA gorgeous riverside retreat that features a restaurant, spa and walking trails
Absolutely stunning sculpture park built out of one man's (Harvey Fite's) decades-long vision and commitment
351 locals recommend
Opus 40
356 George Sickle RdAbsolutely stunning sculpture park built out of one man's (Harvey Fite's) decades-long vision and commitment
Where to eat & drink
The Tortilla Taco Bar
38 BroadwayCasual spot for delicious Mexican food and margaritas
Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John StQuaint bookstore that's also a coffee shop and pub
Fab little bakery and cafe that makes fresh bread and pastries
114 locals recommend
Bread Alone Bakery
45 E Market StFab little bakery and cafe that makes fresh bread and pastries
Best pizza in the Hudson Valley, with awesome outdoor seating and perfect frozen cocktails
117 locals recommend
Ollie's Pizza
4 Bruceville RdBest pizza in the Hudson Valley, with awesome outdoor seating and perfect frozen cocktails
Great spot for cocktails, pizza, pasta and shared bites in a cozy and charming setting
70 locals recommend
LOLA Pizza
243 Fair StGreat spot for cocktails, pizza, pasta and shared bites in a cozy and charming setting
Hotel Kinsley
301 Wall StOne of the best restaurants in town! A bit pricey but worth it
Best coffee in town! Also great spot for grabbing a few fancy market provisions
62 locals recommend
Village Coffee and Goods
17 Railroad AveBest coffee in town! Also great spot for grabbing a few fancy market provisions
Amazing breakfast and lunch spot – affordable, delicious and women-owned
45 locals recommend
Sissy's Cafe
324 Wall StAmazing breakfast and lunch spot – affordable, delicious and women-owned
Buns Burgers
20 Garden StGreat spot for burgers and shakes
Fresh, affordable and tasty sushi spot that offers warm and personal service
7 locals recommend
Yasuda
579 BroadwayFresh, affordable and tasty sushi spot that offers warm and personal service
The Amsterdam
6380 Mill StQuaint and trendy spot with delicious (if pricey) drinks and bites
SUPER cute farm and brewery with something onsite for everyone: an onsite restaurant, outdoor bar, chicken coop, a stage for performances and a casual food truck
242 locals recommend
Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdSUPER cute farm and brewery with something onsite for everyone: an onsite restaurant, outdoor bar, chicken coop, a stage for performances and a casual food truck
Fantastic local brewery serving fresh oysters and hot pizza
49 locals recommend
Kingston Standard Brewing Co.
22 Jansen AveFantastic local brewery serving fresh oysters and hot pizza
A true area gem — it’s interiors are cozy yet sophisticated, the service is impeccable, and the food is comforting and delicious. A must try.
226 locals recommend
Red Onion
1654 NY-212A true area gem — it’s interiors are cozy yet sophisticated, the service is impeccable, and the food is comforting and delicious. A must try.
Groceries and household provisions
Cool local grocery chain that serves up mostly hyperlocal (they also have their own greenhouse onsite) produce and goods. Smaller selection than a typical large format grocery store
216 locals recommend
Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess TurnpikeCool local grocery chain that serves up mostly hyperlocal (they also have their own greenhouse onsite) produce and goods. Smaller selection than a typical large format grocery store
Kingston Farmers Market
285 Wall StSweet little local farmers market (Saturdays only)
The Ulster Ave Target is the closest one to the house (~7-8 minute drive). Great option for grabbing any toiletries or the like that you forgot to pack. You can order through the app or online for drive up pick up
21 locals recommend
Target
1300 Ulster AveThe Ulster Ave Target is the closest one to the house (~7-8 minute drive). Great option for grabbing any toiletries or the like that you forgot to pack. You can order through the app or online for drive up pick up
Awesome traditional large format grocery store. Easy online ordering or contact-free pick up or delivery for $10. They also have a legitimately great coffee shop onsite (Java To Go - they also do online ordering and contact-free pick up!).
Hannaford
Awesome traditional large format grocery store. Easy online ordering or contact-free pick up or delivery for $10. They also have a legitimately great coffee shop onsite (Java To Go - they also do online ordering and contact-free pick up!).
Hikes and walks
A longtime local favorite for easy hikes and gorgeous meadow and river views
165 locals recommend
Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdA longtime local favorite for easy hikes and gorgeous meadow and river views
Great for sunset hiking, with easy trails and a cool old (but safe!) tower you can climb
82 locals recommend
Ferncliff Forest
68 Mt Rutsen RdGreat for sunset hiking, with easy trails and a cool old (but safe!) tower you can climb
Onteora Lake
Easy trails plus a swimmable lake – great for pups and humans alike!
Remote and tranquil trails with sweet little gazebos and benches that welcome moments of rest along the way
77 locals recommend
Falling Waters Preserve
Dominican LaneRemote and tranquil trails with sweet little gazebos and benches that welcome moments of rest along the way