Port Ewen, New York
Port Ewen is a community of 3,426 people in Ulster County, New York.
Why visit Port Ewen
Townapedia lists 57 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kingston–Port Ewen Suspension Bridge, Esopus Meadows Light, Barringer Farmhouse and Boice House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 11°F.
Weather in Port Ewen
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About Port Ewen
Port Ewen is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 3,678 at the 2020 census. Port Ewen is in the Town of Esopus, south of Kingston, along U.S. Route 9W. Port Ewen is bounded by the Rondout Creek to the north, the Hudson River to the east, the hamlets of Connelly and Sleightsburgh to the northwest and northeast, respectively, the hamlet of Ulster Park to the south, and New Salem to the west.
From the Wikipedia article Port Ewen, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Kingston–Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Bridge in Ulster County, New York, United States
Esopus Meadows Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Ulster Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Performing arts center, music venue and former movie theater in Kingston, New York, United States
John T. Loughran Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in Ulster County, New York
Museums and landmarks57
Barringer Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Boice House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
House in Kingston, New York
Chestnut Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Chichester House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Cordts Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Frank A. Palen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Fredenburg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Free Church Parsonage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Church building in New York, United States of America
George J. Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Grasmere
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
National historic district and estate at Rhinebeck, New York, USA
Heermance House and Law Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
House at 184 Albany Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
45 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
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
Castaways Marina
Marina and boat launch · 1.0 mi
160 1st Street, Port Ewen
Hideaway Marina
Marina and boat launch · 1.0 mi
170 Abeel Street, Kingston
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes19
Brunette
Bar and pub · Eclectic · 1.1 mi
33 Broadway, Kingston
Mo 10:00-17:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Mariner's Harbor
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.0 mi
1 Broadway, Kingston
Tu-Th 12:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-19:30
Ole Savannah Southern Table & Bar
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
100 Rondout Landing, Kingston
Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Savona's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.0 mi
11 Broadway, Kingston
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Ship to Shore
Restaurant · American, Seafood · 1.0 mi
13 West Strand Street, Kingston
Mo-Sa 12:00-16:00,17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-15:00,16:00-22:00
Half Moon Rondout Cafe
Bakery · 1.2 mi
83 Broadway
Mo-Th 06:00-13:00; Fr-Su 07:00-15:30
Mario's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian
186 Broadway, Port Ewen
7 more on the map.
History
The prospect of finding work with the Pennsylvania Coal Company attracted many to Port Ewen. Port Ewen was served by the West Shore Railroad, which shipped, among other freight, high explosives produced by the Nitro Powder Company in Kingston.
Before the opening of the Kingston–Port Ewen Suspension Bridge in 1921, those wishing to cross the Rondout Creek would have to take the Skillypot, a chain ferry that ran to Sleightsburgh, noted for its sporadic service.
From the History section of Port Ewen, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship18
Old Dutch Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Klyne Esopus
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Second Reformed Dutch Church of Kingston
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
209 Hoyt Street, Port Ewen
Divine Mercy Perpetual Adoration Chapel
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
469 Delaware Avenue, Kingston
New Central Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
229 East Strand Street, Kingston
Riverview Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
240 Catherine Street, Kingston
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Chancellor Livingston Elementary School
School · 4.2 mi
48 Knollwood Rd, Rhinebeck
Healthcare2
Map of Port Ewen
150 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 (6 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, 20 miles away.
- Kingston 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Lincoln Park 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Hurley 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Lake Katrine 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Tillson 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Ruby 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Hyde Park 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Bard College 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Glasco 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Stone Ridge 10 mi southwest, about 16 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
- Looking north, Kingston - Port Ewen Suspension Bridge, Coasterlover1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South tower, Kingston - Port Ewen Suspension Bridge, Coasterlover1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View west from the Kingston - Port Ewen Bridge, Coasterlover1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston-Port Ewen bridge NY1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston - Port Ewen Suspension Bridge from north, Nov. 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY 4.0
- Kingston - Port Ewen Bridge from north, Coasterlover1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
- Ulster Performing Arts Center, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boice House, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stockade District, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kirkland Hotel, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Esopus Meadows Lighthouse 2011, John S. Hirth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KingstonNY OldDutchChurchParsonage, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EsopusNY ReformedDutchProtestantChurchOfKlyneEsopus, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston, NY, city hall, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
- Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George J Smith House, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frank Palen House, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KingstonNY PonckhockieUnionChapel, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kingston-senate-house, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James and Mary Forsyth House, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacob Ten Broeck Stone House, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 184 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Strand Historic District Nov 08, Doug Kerr from Upstate New York, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Morton Memorial Library from street, Juliancolton, Public domain
- Chichester House, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kingston City Library, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Catskills beyond Hudson, Daniel Case, CC BY 2.5
- KingstonNY UnitedStatesLaceCurtainMills, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 322 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cordts Mansion 1994, Cordts132, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RhinebeckNY Grasmere EntranceGate, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Kenyon House, Kingston, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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