
Downtown Attractions
Downtown Kingston is bounded by the Rondout Creek and Hudson River which have shaped its history and now offers many opportunities for recreation. Boating, sailing, kayaking, fishing, as well as taking cruises on the river are obvious activities but there are also parks, promenades, and walking paths along the waterfront for more land-based activities. The area is rich in history as well and a significant portion of Downtown has been designated as the ‘Rondout-West Strand Historic District’ and many of the building there have retained their mid-19th century characteristics. Museums like the New York Trolley Museum and the Hudson River Maritime museum are located there and offer their interesting perspectives of the history of the Kingston area. This area is the frequent location of major events and festivals like the annual Fourth of July celebration, Hooley Irish Festival, Italian Festival and others which, along with the natural appeal of the waterfront make this very vibrant part of the city.
Downtown Rondout Waterfront District
Attractions
Art/Life Kingston
Artport
Arts Society of Kingston (ASK)
Brush & Reed Fine Art Calligraphy Studio
C.A.V.E. Studio
Cornell Steamboat Building
Deep Tanks
Donskoj Gallery
Folk House Collective
Gallery 21
Gray Zone
Hudson River Cruises
For over 35 years, Hudson River Cruises has provided passengers a first-hand view of the historic shoreline from the decks of the Rip Van Winkle. From our location in the heart of the Hudson River Valley in Kingston NY, Hudson River Cruises provides a delightfully unique opportunity to explore this ever-changing shoreline from May thru […]
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Dedicated to the preservation of the Maritime History of the Hudson River Valley, the Museum serves as home to the Kingston High School Crew Team, the Rondout Rowing Club and Kingston Sailing Club. The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater has adopted the HRMM as its winter Home Port, and Riverkeeper maintains its Kingston office presence […]