Activities in Kingston
On foot
Worth a stroll every Saturday (or in winter, every other Saturday). Lots of local veggies and goods.
112 locals recommend
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.
8 locals recommend
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.
44 locals recommend
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.
6 locals recommend
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.
212 locals recommend
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.
31 locals recommend
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.
222 locals recommend
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.
37 locals recommend
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.
38 locals recommend
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.
32 locals recommend
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.
668 locals recommend
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.
408 locals recommend
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.
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
75 N Water StGood place with kids when the rain ruins your plans.