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- Outdated Cafe (try the scones too!)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
