March 2020

Since we get asked on a daily basis what people should do when they visit Kingston, it seems natural to start with a rundown of our city and it's distinct 3 neighborhoods.   (To be fair, we are not going to be able to include every amazing business here, so please explore on your own, and give us a shout out for your favorite spot.)

Activities:

• Hudson River Maritime Museum  http://www.hrmm.org/
• Kingston Point Park  https://www.kingston-ny.gov/content/8401/10588/10622/default.aspx
• Hudson Brickyards (get your tickets for Field + Supply now!)  https://huttonbrickyards.com/

Shopping:

• Hops Petunia  https://www.hopspetunia.com/
• Clove and Creek  https://www.cloveandcreek.com/
• Milne Antiques  http://milneinc.com/

Food:

• Mariners Harbor  http://marinersharbor.com/
• Brunette  https://www.brunettewinebar.com/
• Armadillo  https://armadillokingston.com/

Activities:

• Artwalk Kingston https://artsmidhudson.org/artwalkkingston/
• Kingston Greenline: https://kingstongreenline.org/

Shopping:

• Zaborskis http://www.stanthejunkman.com/ 

Food:

• Lis https://www.lisbar.com/
• Engs https://www.engsrestaurant.com/
• Village Coffee https://www.villagecoffeeandgoods.com/

We might be biased, but we think we have the coolest block in town.  Tattoos, Tacos, massages and style for women and men: 

• Karma Tattoo  http://www.karmatattoony.com/
• Diegos  https://diegostaqueria.com/
• Flora Beauty  https://www.florabeautyhudsonvalley.com/
• Oak 42  https://www.oak42.com/

Explore the rest of our neighborhood:

Activities:

• Fireman's Museum  https://kingstonvolunteerfiremensmuseum.weebly.com/
• Friends of Historic Kingston:  https://www.fohk.org/ (Discover Kingston section!)
• Senate House:  http://senatehousekingston.org/
• 4 Corners:  https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/four-corners

Shopping:

Women's:

• River Mint Finery (just opened in November) https://www.rivermintfinery.com/
• Karina Dresses https://www.karinadresses.com/
• Theresa & Co https://www.instagram.com/theresa.andco/
• Bop to Tottom https://www.instagram.com/boptotottom/
• Lovefield Vintage https://www.instagram.com/lovefieldvintage/
• Anderst https://www.instagram.com/anderstny/
• Conscious Co Boutique https://www.instagram.com/consciousco_kingston/

Home/Shelter:

• bluecashew Kitchen Homestead https://bluecashew.com/
• Stuff https://www.instagram.com/stuffhudsonvalley/
• Exit 19 https://www.instagram.com/exit.nineteen/
• Outdated Cafe (try the scones too!) https://www.instagram.com/outdatedcafe/
• Gargoyles https://www.instagram.com/gargoyles_ltd/
• Kingston Consignments https://www.instagram.com/kingston_consignments/
• Rough Draft (books) https://www.instagram.com/roughdraftny/

Food/Drink:

• Kingston Bread + Bar  https://www.instagram.com/kingstonbread/
• Sissys  https://www.instagram.com/sissyscafe/
• Boitsons:  https://www.instagram.com/boitsons/
• Lola Pizza  https://www.instagram.com/lolapizzakingston/
• Crown Lounge  https://www.instagram.com/10crownlounge/

As mentioned there are dozens more businesses in each of these neighborhoods.  So, if you're curious, get off your phone, get out there and experience our amazing city.

-Andrew + Clark