Downtown Kingston and right by our venue! Shop around, grab a bite to eat, and say "Wow, it's so charming here!" (Which is what we did when we first looked at our venue).
Grab some locally brewed beer or a half dozen oysters. We stopped by here while touring Kingston and gave it two thumbs up for a good time.
Natural wine on rotation and a great selection of small bites. We went here when touring around Kingston and fell in love with it immediately.
The restaurant connected to the Hotel Kinsley. We had brunch here right after picking the venue. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options.
A convenient place to grab coffee & breakfast. The very first time we visited Kingston together in January we got two hot ciders from here and walked around in single digit weather.
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Beers and books, a lot like Derek's English degree program. This bar doubles as a full bookshop so stop by if you want to grab something new to read and a drink on the side.
Beer garden! Wine, spirits and ciders available as well!
Wine bar and small plates!
Burgers, fries, milkshakes? What more can you ask for! They have gluten free buns and gluten free chicken nuggets!
Breakfast, lunch and antiques? What a combo! Get a sandwich and an old cup set all in one place.
New-American style comfort food. Good lunch / dinner options and close by to the hotels of Kingston.
A New Paltz Staple. Antiques, boutiques, and snack food galore. Get a glass of wine at Jar'd or a cup of coffee from the Mudd Puddle Cafe.
Margaux took Derek here for a surprise birthday get together in 2020, after months of being locked down in our 1-bedroom Astoria apartment. Grab a cider, sit by the pond and soak in the Hudson Valley.
A combination brewery & distillery. We stopped by here during an Accord winter vacation and would highly recommend for anyone who wants a cold beer, a bite to eat and the occasional live music performance.
One of the staple hiking spots from Derek's time in New Paltz. Over 22,000 acres of trails to explore. Whether you want a casual stroll or you want to break a sweat, there is a trail for you to enjoy.
A 22 mile stretch of walking and biking trails that starts in Kingston and runs through Rosendale, New Paltz and ends in Gardiner. You can rent a bike for the day at New Paltz Biking.