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Kingston is the only city in, and the county seat of, Ulster County, New York, United States. It is 91 miles (146 km) north of New York City and 59 miles (95 km) south of Albany. The city's metropolitan area is grouped with the New York metropolitan area around Manhattan by the United States Census Bureau. [2]
- Shandley Mcmurray
- Stroll Through Kingston Uptown Historic District. Kingston, NY - USA: View of the St James United Methodist Church in the Kingston Stockade District. Exploring the Kingston Uptown Historic District, also known as Kingston Stockade District, is like stepping into a time capsule that transports visitors back to the 17th century.
- Ogle The Old Dutch Church. The Old Dutch Church is found Uptown Kingston, NY. Spending time in the Stockade District is akin to wandering the streets in the late 1700s.
- See America’s Oldest Intersection. Four Corners, the oldest intersection in America. While the Old Dutch Church is one of the best-known landmarks in the Stockade District, plenty of other historic homes and buildings are worthy of a visit.
- Take A Cruise On The Hudson. Hop on a cruise Downtown, in the Rondout National Historic District. Hop aboard the Rip Van Winkle for a two-hour cruise along the Hudson River.
Jul 1, 2024 · Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
- Shop the Boutiques of Uptown Kingston. Shopping in the boutiques of Uptown Kingston (a.k.a. the Stockade Historic District) is arguably the best thing to do in Kingston, NY.
- Be Charmed by the Stockade Historic District. If you're looking for a charming, fairy-tale village, you'll find it while sightseeing in the Stockade Historic District.
- Get Nautical at the Hudson River Maritime Museum. Lovers of all things nautical will find it hard to tear themselves away from the Hudson River Maritime Museum.
- Grab a Bite or Board a Boat in the Rondout National Historic District. The Rondout National Historic District (a.k.a. West Strand Historic District) is a relaxing, highly photographable area filled with memorable buildings, a waterfront park, fabulous eateries, shops, and museums.
- Elissa Garay
- Boutique Hop in Uptown Kingston. Uptown Kingston (aka the Stockade District) presents a stroll-worthy span of eclectic mom-and-pop shops, eateries, tattoo parlors, bars, yoga studios and historic sites galore.
- Soak Up History in the Stockade District. Surely, the historic air of Uptown's Stockade National Historic District hasn’t escaped even the most intent-on-retail-therapy visitor, with its bluestone sidewalks, old stone houses, and altogether unique architectural tapestry dating back to 17th-century colonial times.
- Find Farm-Fresh Fare at the Kingston Farmers Market. Held outdoors on Saturdays from mid-May through mid-November along Uptown’s Wall Street (between John and Main streets), the Kingston Farmers Market is a way to dig in on the bounty of the surrounding Hudson Valley agricultural region, while rubbing elbows with the locals.
- Wander the Waterfront at the Rondout. Fringing the Rondout Creek and the Hudson River that it feeds, Kingston’s waterfront area exudes a relaxed, maritime feel.
A creative and contemporary small city that served as New York State’s first capital, Kingston is filled with art galleries, craft breweries, diverse ethnic food, and plenty of great music and nightlife.
The City of Kingston is nestled in the heart of Ulster County, New York. It is 91 miles north of New York City and 59 miles south of Albany. Kingston was New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 16, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga.
