Guidebook for Ulster Park
Getting Around
Greyhound: Bus Station
400 Washington AveThe Kingston bus station services Greyhound and Trailways bus services.
Greyhound: Bus Stop
139 Main StThe New Paltz bus station services Greyhound and Trailways bus services.
The Poughkeepsie train station services MetroNorth and Amtrak train lines.
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Poughkeepsie Train Station
The Poughkeepsie train station services MetroNorth and Amtrak train lines.
Rhinecliff Station
455 Rhinecliff RdThe Rhinecliff train station services Amtrak train lines.
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome local theater known for movies and live performances.
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Rosendale Theatre
408 Main St Awesome local theater known for movies and live performances.
Luminary Media publishes Chronogram, our local arts & culture magazine. Pick up a copy at their offices or check out www.chronogram.com for local event listings and features of essential Hudson Valley hotspots.
Luminary Media
45 Pine Grove AvenueLuminary Media publishes Chronogram, our local arts & culture magazine. Pick up a copy at their offices or check out www.chronogram.com for local event listings and features of essential Hudson Valley hotspots.
Drinks & Nightlife
Newly opened cocktail lounge in Kingston's booming Uptown Stockade district.
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Crown
10 Crown StNewly opened cocktail lounge in Kingston's booming Uptown Stockade district.
Swanky, sceny craft cocktail lounge in Kingston's booming Uptown Stockade district.
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Stockade Tavern
313 Fair StSwanky, sceny craft cocktail lounge in Kingston's booming Uptown Stockade district.
Beautiful, wide-open property to unplug and taste locally-brewed beers.
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Arrowood Farm-Brewery
236 Lower Whitfield RdBeautiful, wide-open property to unplug and taste locally-brewed beers.
They're known for their Riesling and Awosting White blend, but let's be real: It's all good.
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Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery
331 Mckinstry RdThey're known for their Riesling and Awosting White blend, but let's be real: It's all good.
Charming wine bar with intimate Parisian-style tables and a beautiful marble bar.
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Brunette
33 BroadwayCharming wine bar with intimate Parisian-style tables and a beautiful marble bar.
A Kingston institution! This local brewer is most famous for their Mother's Milk Stout but hosts a variety of other house-brewed beers on tap. They have a small bar menu and often host live music and other events.
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Keegan Ales
20 St James StA Kingston institution! This local brewer is most famous for their Mother's Milk Stout but hosts a variety of other house-brewed beers on tap. They have a small bar menu and often host live music and other events.
Cidery that uses local apples. Their taproom has tours, tastings, a bar and outdoor games.
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Bad Seed Cider
43 Baileys Gap RdCidery that uses local apples. Their taproom has tours, tastings, a bar and outdoor games.
Food Scene
Underground Coffee & Ales
74 Vineyard AveVegetarian & vegan cafe with a funky, eclectic vibe. We love their soups, Tempeh Reuben & Huevos Rancheros. They've also got a bar (beer & wine) and often host open mic nights.
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The Rosendale Cafe
434 Main StVegetarian & vegan cafe with a funky, eclectic vibe. We love their soups, Tempeh Reuben & Huevos Rancheros. They've also got a bar (beer & wine) and often host open mic nights.
Delicious brunch & dinner (with a full bar) in the heart of Kingston's historic Stockade district.
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Duo Bistro
299 Wall StDelicious brunch & dinner (with a full bar) in the heart of Kingston's historic Stockade district.
Historic Inn with a full restaurant, bar and outdoor seating along the Rondout Creek.
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The 1850 House Inn
435 Main StHistoric Inn with a full restaurant, bar and outdoor seating along the Rondout Creek.
Classic American food served in a cozy space with a gorgeous bar and seasonal outdoor seating on their back patio. If the owner Maria is there, tell her Stephan & Patrick sent you!
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Boitson's
47 North Front StreetClassic American food served in a cozy space with a gorgeous bar and seasonal outdoor seating on their back patio. If the owner Maria is there, tell her Stephan & Patrick sent you!
The sister property to Boitson's, this Greek-inspired rotisserie is known for huge salads, pita sandwiches and unique cocktails. They have kids seating & a menu as well.
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Kovo Rotisserie
43 N Front StThe sister property to Boitson's, this Greek-inspired rotisserie is known for huge salads, pita sandwiches and unique cocktails. They have kids seating & a menu as well.
A perfect start to a Saturday morning! This weekly market in Uptown Kingston is loaded with local vendors selling produce, meats, baked goods, flowers and more. Dog-friendly. Seasonally outdoors with a winter market in the Old Dutch Church.
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Kingston Farmers Market
285 Wall StA perfect start to a Saturday morning! This weekly market in Uptown Kingston is loaded with local vendors selling produce, meats, baked goods, flowers and more. Dog-friendly. Seasonally outdoors with a winter market in the Old Dutch Church.
This place is a Hudson Valley institution, serving Mexican food for as long as we can remember.
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Armadillo
97 Abeel StreetThis place is a Hudson Valley institution, serving Mexican food for as long as we can remember.
Arts & Culture
Because you should live like a Vanderbilt for the day. Dog-friendly space with a huge lawn for BYO picnicking.
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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
119 Vanderbilt Park RdBecause you should live like a Vanderbilt for the day. Dog-friendly space with a huge lawn for BYO picnicking.
Bard college - just a short drive over the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge - hosts lots of live music & theatre events on their stunning campus throughout the year. Check out their website to see what's happening. If you're there during the summer don't miss their acclaimed Summerscape festival featuring fabulous international cabaret performances in their Spiegeltent.
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Fisher Center at Bard
Manor AvenueBard college - just a short drive over the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge - hosts lots of live music & theatre events on their stunning campus throughout the year. Check out their website to see what's happening. If you're there during the summer don't miss their acclaimed Summerscape festival featuring fabulous international cabaret performances in their Spiegeltent.
Parks & Nature
Cute park on the banks of the Hudson River, great for a picnic or selfie by the water.
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Lighthouse Park and Historical Marker
255 River RdCute park on the banks of the Hudson River, great for a picnic or selfie by the water.
Incredible views from a railroad trestle turned walkway spanning the entire width of the Hudson. Bikes, families and dogs are all welcome.
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Iphaki yezwe yaseWalkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker AveIncredible views from a railroad trestle turned walkway spanning the entire width of the Hudson. Bikes, families and dogs are all welcome.
Believe it or not, Kingston has a beach (with sand and everything!). Located right at a curve in the river, the view offers a rare glimpse down the river (instead of across it) with views of Kingston's Brickyard and the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge.
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Kingston Point Beach
102-144 Delaware AveBelieve it or not, Kingston has a beach (with sand and everything!). Located right at a curve in the river, the view offers a rare glimpse down the river (instead of across it) with views of Kingston's Brickyard and the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge.
Connect with the Walkill Rail Trail at this elevated walkway built over a former train trestle. The views and the parking are free.
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Rosendale Trestle
Wallkill Valley Rail TrailConnect with the Walkill Rail Trail at this elevated walkway built over a former train trestle. The views and the parking are free.
The Mohonk Preserve is packed with trailheads that lead into beautiful hikes of varying difficulty levels. On a warm day head over to Split Rock for a dip in one of the region's most iconic swimming holes. Day passes are sold at the trailheads and their main office.
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Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55The Mohonk Preserve is packed with trailheads that lead into beautiful hikes of varying difficulty levels. On a warm day head over to Split Rock for a dip in one of the region's most iconic swimming holes. Day passes are sold at the trailheads and their main office.
This place has a SPECTACULAR view of the Hudson River just a short, easy walk from the parking area.
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Poets' Walk Park
776 River RdThis place has a SPECTACULAR view of the Hudson River just a short, easy walk from the parking area.
Shopping
Our friends Andrew & Clark curate an incredible assortment of Upstate-inspired menswear, including their signature "Upstate & Chill" design. Tell them Stephan & Patrick sent you!
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Hamilton & Adams
32 John StOur friends Andrew & Clark curate an incredible assortment of Upstate-inspired menswear, including their signature "Upstate & Chill" design. Tell them Stephan & Patrick sent you!
Our friend Scott's charming store brings the outdoors inside with classic Catskills gifts, food items and home decor. He's even got a coffee counter in the back should you need a pick-me-up. Tell him Stephan & Patrick sent you!
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Clove & Creek
73 BroadwayOur friend Scott's charming store brings the outdoors inside with classic Catskills gifts, food items and home decor. He's even got a coffee counter in the back should you need a pick-me-up. Tell him Stephan & Patrick sent you!
Our friends John & Jamie split their time between this store, Spruce and their bar, Crown. The interior design duo have created a gifts and homewares store that has something for everyone. Tell them Stephan & Patrick sent you!
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exit nineteen
309 Wall StOur friends John & Jamie split their time between this store, Spruce and their bar, Crown. The interior design duo have created a gifts and homewares store that has something for everyone. Tell them Stephan & Patrick sent you!
Charming store featuring garden items, jewelry, toys and women's accessories.
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Green Cottage
1204 NY-213Charming store featuring garden items, jewelry, toys and women's accessories.
Chic modern furniture and home decor. Limited hours on the weekends, check to make sure they're open before heading over.
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FRED
1209 NY-213Chic modern furniture and home decor. Limited hours on the weekends, check to make sure they're open before heading over.
A great escape for an afternoon - this bookstore has free wifi and a full bar with coffee, wine and beer.
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Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John StA great escape for an afternoon - this bookstore has free wifi and a full bar with coffee, wine and beer.
Barn Days
3012 NY-213An old barn turned gift store with a rotating inventory of apparel, home decor and gifts.
Our buddy Sean's kitchen essentials store is as gorgeously designed as it is well-stocked. Drop in for a cooking demo at his in-store kitchen. Tell him Stephan & Patrick sent you!
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bluecashew Kitchen Homestead
37 N Front StOur buddy Sean's kitchen essentials store is as gorgeously designed as it is well-stocked. Drop in for a cooking demo at his in-store kitchen. Tell him Stephan & Patrick sent you!
Large indoor-outdoor market with shops, food vendors, antique stores and a theater space.
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Water Street Market
10 Main StLarge indoor-outdoor market with shops, food vendors, antique stores and a theater space.