Kingston
The city of Kingston, which was once a tranquil place, is now reawakening as more people move there. Kingston, the initial capital of the state, has a long history dating back to the Dutch settlement in 1652. The British set fire to it during the Revolutionary War, and in the 19th century, it developed into a major shipping hub with a prime Hudson River location. Despite the fire, numerous 17th century stone structures, including the Senate House, which was constructed in the 1670s, may still be seen, including the stunning First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston, which was founded in 1659. The city is split into several parts: Midtown, which is divided by Broadway, the city's major thoroughfare, and Uptown, which includes the historic Stockade neighborhood;
According to the New York Times, the city is separated into three distinct areas: Uptown, which is home to the historic Stockade neighborhood; midtown, which is bisected by Broadway, the city's major thoroughfare; and Rondout, which is located south of the creek and river. Recently, a variety of chic shops and cool hangouts, including the bookstore and brewery Rough Draft, as well as restaurants serving delectable food, including Ship to Shore and Lola, have opened. The Ulster Performing Arts Center, housed in a 1926 theater that has been rebuilt, hosts performances on a regular basis. A variety of festivals, such as the Kingston Jazz Festival and the Artists Soapbox Derby, are also held in the city. On weekends and holidays, the Trolley Museum of New York even provides a 1.5-mile excursion down the coastline of Rondout Creek to Kingston Point Park.
- Good for townies, thrifters and history buffs.
- Distance: 1 hr 50 mins by car
