Maegan & Will
Things To Do
Explore Uptown:
Kingston, NY holds a lot of history. You can sign up for formal tours at the Senate House. Make sure to check out "the four corners" near Rough Draft which is the oldest original 4 buildings in the country. Walk around uptown to check out old buildings, the Senate House, and lots of cute shops. Some favorites below. -Rough Draft (coffee, books, bar) -Exit nineteen (home and goods store) -Hamilton and Adams (men and women's clothing) -Lovefield vintage (vintage women's clothing) -Sweet Maresa's (bakery) -Kingston Bread (coffee and bakery, lunch)
Uptown Restaurants:
-Santa Fe -Lola's Pizza -Brickmen -Front Street Tavern -Stella's -Buns
Explore Downtown:
Downtown Kingston is along an outlet of the Hudson River and has some great spots too! Some ideas below: -Brunette Wine Bar -Rosie's Cafe for brunch/lunch and local grocer vibes -Dolce for brunch/lunch with specialty crepes -Half Moon Donuts for excellent donuts, pastries, coffee -Walk along "the strand" -Check out the Maritime Museum -Clove and Creek for home goods shopping -Kingston Wine Co. for local wines -Milne Antiques
Downtown Restaurants:
-Mariner's Harbor -Ship to Shore -Savona's -Ole Savannah
OUTDOORS
Hikes/Walks: -Ashokan Rail Trail (Ashokan, NY on the way to Woodstock. Multiple different parking areas to grab the 20+ mile rail trail along the reservoir. Good views and great for walking, running, biking) -Overlook Mountain (Woodstock, NY. Short but steep hike. Old hotel ruins 3/4 way up, fire tower overlooking the Hudson Valley at the top) -Ferncliff Forest (Rhinebeck, NY. Short, casual. Fire tower at the top overlooking the Hudson River) -Poet's Walk (Rhinebeck, NY. Flat walking trails through rolling hills with Hudson River views) -Mohonk Mountain House (multiple different paths and hiking trails of different lengths and difficulties on/near the grounds of the large hotel. Steeper parking/entry fee) -Kaaterskill Falls (Elka Park, NY. Short but steep hike, famous double waterfall scene. MUST be careful and have proper footwear for more treacherous trails)
NEARBY TOWNS
The Hudson Valley is full of towns big and small, quaint and buzzing alike. If you're in town for longer and find time to explore your surroundings, check these out. -New Paltz -Rhinebeck -Woodstock -Saugerties -Hudson