feline01 Says: Corner of Crown Street and John Street in the Uptown/Stockade district is the oldest contiguous intersection in the United States and still contains the original four dwellings.
feline01 Says: Most people will arrive by car, its Exit 19 off the NY State Thruway (87). Adirondack Trailways and USA Coach also stop here, bus station is next to the Stockade district.Kingston has one of those tacky fake trolley's that stop at all the tourist areas. Never took it, we...
There are 3 main districts in...
feline01 Says: There are 3 main districts in Kingston. As you enter the city from 87/NY State Thruway, the first district is Uptown/Stockade District which has the largest concentration of historical monuments/buildings. This is a very pleasant area to stroll around and check out the...
Maritime Museum located at 1...
feline01 Says: Maritime Museum located at 1 Rondout Landing (Tele 845-338-0071). Only museum in New York devoted to preserving the maritime heritage of the Hudson River. A little boat ride takes you to the historic Rondout Lighthouse where the Rondout Creek and Hudson River meet. Very...
Easty Says: Hudson River Cruises is an hour long cruise along the Hudson River. The boat leaves from Kingston and goes down the Hudson to Hyde Park where it goes past the mansions. It is a must do.
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The Rondout area (Broadway) has loads of cafes and restaurants of varying price range and quality. Look for the most crowded and you'll probably do okay.
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A LITTLE CITY WITH A LOT OF CULTURE

Before this great little city was called Kingston it was called Esopus after a local Indian tribe. It was later renamed Wiltwyck which is Dutchfor wild area. Wiltwyck was one of the three largest...
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Kingston, The 1st Capital of New York State.

Kingston is a historic city located on the west bank of the Hudson River not far from Woodstock and the Catskill Mountains. Part of the city is a bit dumpy. Derelict buildings and unsavory characters...
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Kingston, Where the Catskills meet the Hudson

The Kingston / Saugerties area offers the tourist beautiful scenery.
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Kingston is conveniently located and historical

Kingston is a small city that is close to mountains for skiing or hiking and only an hour and a half to NYC. It is the first capital of NY so it is a good trip for people interested in NY history....
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View on an exceptionally clear day of the Ashokan Reservoir and Northern Catskill Mountains. The Mountains are from left to right: Plateau, Sugarloaf, Indian Head, and Overlook Plateau is 3800 feet...
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