Why visit Kingston
Townapedia lists 73 museums and landmarks, 45 parks and trails, 118 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ulster Performing Arts Center, John T. Loughran Bridge, Kingston City Hall and Kingston–Port Ewen Suspension Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Kingston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kingston
Kingston is a city in and the county seat of Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 24,069 at the 2020 census, while the Kingston metropolitan statistical area had 177,749 residents. It is at the confluence of Rondout Creek and the Hudson River, 91 miles (146 km) north of New York City and 59 miles (95 km) south of Albany. The city's metropolitan area is grouped with the New York metropolitan area around Manhattan by the United States Census Bureau.
From the Wikipedia article Kingston, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Ulster Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Performing arts center, music venue and former movie theater in Kingston, New York, United States
601 Broadway, Kingston
John T. Loughran Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge in Ulster County, New York
Kingston–Rhinecliff Bridge
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Bridge in Rhinecliff, New York
Museums and landmarks73
Kingston City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
City hall in Kingston, New York, United States, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
420 Broadway, Kingston
Kingston–Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Bridge in Ulster County, New York, United States
Astor Home for Children
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic building in Rhinebeck, New York state, USA
Benjamin Ten Broeck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Ulster, New York, United States
Boice House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
House in Kingston, New York
Chestnut Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Chichester House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Cordts Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Frank A. Palen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Free Church Parsonage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Church building in New York, United States of America
George J. Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Heermance House and Law Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
61 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds45
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Senate House State Historic Site
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Kingston, New York, United States
296 Fair Street, Kingston
Rondout Ice Rink at Ole Savannah
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
Private event tent during spring and summer months.
100 Rondout Landing, Kingston
LYE Parklet
Park · 1.0 mi
The purpose of the Parklet will be to create a community garden and public space that will enhance the character of the neighborhood as...
91 Wall Street, Kingston
33 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes118
Arango Cafe
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi
1090 Morton Boulevard, Kingston
Mo-Th 09:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Brickmen
Restaurant · American, Brunch · 1.3 mi
47 North Front Street, Kingston
Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00, Su 10:00-21:00
Brunette
Bar and pub · Eclectic · 1.0 mi
33 Broadway, Kingston
Mo 10:00-17:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Deising's Bakery
Restaurant · Diner · 1.4 mi
111 North Front Street, Kingston
Mo-Th 06:00-17:30, Fr 06:00-18:00, Sa 06:00-17:00, Su 06:30-15:00
Front Street Tavern
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
63 North Front Street, Kingston
Mo-Th 11:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00
Kotoni
Restaurant · Japanese, Thai · 2.4 mi
340 Kings Mall Court, Kingston
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Latin Fusion
Restaurant · International, Local · 1.2 mi
284 Plaza Road, Kingston
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Mariner's Harbor
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.1 mi
1 Broadway, Kingston
Tu-Th 12:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-19:30
106 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel and Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
503 Washington Avenue, Kingston
Churches and places of worship38
Old Dutch Church
Church · Dutch Reformed · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
272 Wall Street, Kingston
A.M.E. Zion Church of Franklin Street
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 0.6 mi
26 Franklin Street, Kingston
Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.8 mi
122 Clinton Avenue, Kingston
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
209 Hoyt Street, Port Ewen
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Healthcare11
HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus
Clinic and pharmacy
396 Broadway, Kingston
Map of Kingston
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 11°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 12°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 20°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 30°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 42°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 52°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 56°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 55°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 47°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 35°F | 5.3 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 26°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 17°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rhinebeck 4Se (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ulster County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Beacon 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Kiryas Joel 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Jefferson Valley-Yorktown 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Danbury 45 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Torrington 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bethel 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Albany 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Pittsfield 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Haverstraw 52 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Waterbury 56 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Stockade District, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ulster County courthouse, Kingston, NY - 55293178726, lostplanetcomics1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston NY Civil War memorial - panoramio (8), Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post Office Kingston NY - 55293590440, lostplanetcomics1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Volunteer Firemen's Hall and Museum, Kingston, New York - 55293413949, lostplanetcomics1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint James United Methodist Church, Kingston, NY - 55293583440, lostplanetcomics1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Kingston, NY - 55292269762, lostplanetcomics1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KingstonNY FullerShirtCompanyFactory, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KingstonNY UnitedStatesLaceCurtainMills, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston Gas & Electric Co. Building, Kingston, NY 2, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KingstonNY ChestnutStreetHD 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KingstonNY ChestnutStreetHD 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KingstonNY ChestnutStreetHD 3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Abandoned Bridge US 9W Kingston, NY, Coasterlover1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 272 Albany Ave, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pilgrim Furniture Company Factory, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rusted 1930s New York state route shield Kingston, Coasterlover1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eastern view of Kingston N.Y. (3990000223), New York Public Library, No restrictions
- 2024-07-14 14 42 39 View west along Interstate 587 and New York State Route 28 (Colonel Chandler Drive) just west of New York State Route 32 (Albany Avenue-Broadway) in Kingston, Ulster County, New..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston Rondout 20191130 - 02, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston Rondout 20191130 - 03, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston Rondout 20191130 - 04, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston Rondout 20191130 - 01, Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston-senate-house, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ulster Performing Arts Center, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kingston, NY, city hall, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 10PUENTE 12 28 07 3, Pauljoffe at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- RhinecliffNY KipBeekmanHeermanceSite WallRuin, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Riverside Methodist Church Rhinebeck NY Jun 11, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sharp's Burial Ground, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heermance House and Law Office Jun 11, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rhinebeck, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boice House, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kirkland Hotel, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Henry Delamater House, Rhinebeck, NY, Doug Kerr from now in Binghamton, NY. Edited by Daniel Case prior to upload, CC BY-SA 2.0
- KingstonNY OldDutchChurchParsonage, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rhinecliff Hotel Jun 11, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- O'Brien General Store, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kingston - Rondout 2 Lighthouse 2011, John S. Hirth, CC BY-SA 3.0
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