Activities in Kingston
On foot
Worth a stroll every Saturday (or in winter, every other Saturday). Lots of local veggies and goods.
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Kingston Farmers Market
285 Wall StWorth a stroll every Saturday (or in winter, every other Saturday). Lots of local veggies and goods.
Great place to get a sense of local history, just one block away. Free admission.
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Persen House
74 John StGreat place to get a sense of local history, just one block away. Free admission.
Great for kids. Goats, cow, llamas, peacocks... bring some old carrots/apples if you have! There's also a great playground next door.
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Forsythe Nature Center
125 Lucas Ave ExtGreat for kids. Goats, cow, llamas, peacocks... bring some old carrots/apples if you have! There's also a great playground next door.
The Fred J. Johnston Museum
63 Main StGood place to learn more about local history.
Kingston Consignments
66 N Front StNice antique browsing.
Quick local stop that's great for kids who like firetrucks.
Volunteer Fireman's Hall & Museum of Kingston
265 Fair StQuick local stop that's great for kids who like firetrucks.
Short drive (within 20 minutes)
An easy stroll along the Hudson, along with a (slightly rocky) beach and a dog park. There's also a fun trolley that runs into Rondout during the summer.
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Kingston Point Rail Trail
Kingston Point Rail TrailAn easy stroll along the Hudson, along with a (slightly rocky) beach and a dog park. There's also a fun trolley that runs into Rondout during the summer.
A really short hike out to the middle of the Hudson. Bring some wine/cheese and sit under the mulberry trees when it's warm.
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Saugerties Lighthouse
168 Lighthouse DrA really short hike out to the middle of the Hudson. Bring some wine/cheese and sit under the mulberry trees when it's warm.
Easy stream-side forest hike in Woodstock. Stop at Station Bar on your way out to rehydrate.
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Comeau Trail
Comeau TrailEasy stream-side forest hike in Woodstock. Stop at Station Bar on your way out to rehydrate.
A steep-ish schlep up the mountain, but the views are the best around, and you can wander through the ruins of an abandoned hotel.
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Overlook Mountain
A steep-ish schlep up the mountain, but the views are the best around, and you can wander through the ruins of an abandoned hotel.
Our favorite hike, the perfect combination of proximity and beauty, with a reveal of the Hudson at the end.
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Black Creek Preserve
Winding Brook RoadOur favorite hike, the perfect combination of proximity and beauty, with a reveal of the Hudson at the end.
Fun afternoon of vintage plane-watching for kids in season.
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Rhinebeck Aerodrome Airshows
42 Stone Church RdFun afternoon of vintage plane-watching for kids in season.
A short hike to both sides of a great waterfall.
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Platte Clove Preserve - Catskill Center
Platte Clove RoadA short hike to both sides of a great waterfall.
Longer drive (within 40 minutes)
Beautiful falls and cool hiking. Maybe hit Windham Local on your way back.
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Kaaterskill Falls
Beautiful falls and cool hiking. Maybe hit Windham Local on your way back.
You can hike from the bottom, but if you're okay with the price it's really nice to buy the barbecue lunch which gets you access to the entire property.
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Mohonk Mountain House
1000 Mountain Rest RdYou can hike from the bottom, but if you're okay with the price it's really nice to buy the barbecue lunch which gets you access to the entire property.
Good place with kids when the rain ruins your plans.
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Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
75 N Water StGood place with kids when the rain ruins your plans.