Kingston town guide

LodgingsShopsThings to doDining

Lodgings
Rodeway Inn Kingston Rodeway Inn
Great tour center, great values
Panoramic view, good location on Route 28 close to Thruway, Historic Kingston 1m, Tech City 3m, Woodstock 8m, Rhinebeck Aerodrome, fairgrounds 12m, skiing 15m, Saugerties HITS 17m.
 
Bakers B&B Bakers B&B
Classic stone-house B&B
4 rm B&B, close to Hurley, Kingston. 18th C. stone farm house, great setting, 4 rooms all own bath, antiques, fireplaces, mtn views. Full breakfast
 

Shops
Bop to Tottom Bop to Tottom
For the child in us
The treasures that an eye for fun settles on, whatever your age. Snatch up a colorful scarf, bag, wall hanging. Toys also, and musical instruments, candles and lights too. 299 Wall Street.
Pawprints&Whiskers Pawprints & Whiskers
Your pet's gourmet headquarters
A fun store whether you're the pet or the owner. Specialties: doggie delight bakery, organic foods, and gourmet premium baskets. Owner Neil Schneider will give you a warm welcome whether you've whiskers or not. 292 Wall Street.
 

Things to Do
Farmer's Market
Summer Saturdays
This is a classic country farm market in a gracefully arcaded Victorian street. 17th century stone houses line adjacent streets. Bring your string bag and shop--this is your chance to be thrilled at the charm of it all without feeling at all like an outsider.
 
Rip Van Winkle Cruise Rondout Landing
Cruising the Hudson River
Sightsee aboard the 'Rip Van Winkle'. Relax to the lapping sound of the water. View lovely mansions and historic lighthouses. Sunset music and dinner cruises. May-October, Tuesday-Sunday. Handicapped Accessible (limited due to the tide). Charters available.
 

Places to Eat
rositas Rosita's Mexican Restaurant
Casual and kid-friendly
Tasty Mexican food right on the Rondout Creek. Outside patio and an indoor and outdoor bar. Try their fresh fruit Margaritas.
 
Canard Le Canard Enchainé
The essence of Paris in a typical French bistro
Give yourself plenty of time. Food is cooked to order, and the ambience invites relaxing. Good wine list. This is a sophisticated, urbane restaurant of excellent quality. Also a top choice for lunch.