March 2020
Starting this month, we'll be sharing some more insight as to how we spend our lives in the Hudson Valley. We promise to do our best to share the things you'll need to know.
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.)
Rondout:
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/
Midtown:
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/
Uptown:
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
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