Shopping:

Kingston

Spruce – A well-curated furniture and home goods shop in Downtown Kingston.

Clove & Creek – A stylish shop selling items for the home, apothecary, local goods, and coffee.

The Kingston Farmers Market – This year-round farmers market in Uptown Kingston is open every Saturday.

Rhinebeck

Paper Trail - Eclectic shop with bespoke table top housewares, artisan jewelry and stationery.

Hammertown Barn - Beautifully curated home goods.

Willow Wood - Country, City, Mountain and Sea Resort Style Boutique

Samuel's Sweet Shop - all the charm of a cozy one-stop-shop for chocolates, old-fashioned candies, specialty espresso drinks, and baked goods. If you find yourself there at the right time, you may run into one of the shop's celebrity owners- Paul Rudd, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, or Hilarie Burton!

Activities:

Rent a kayak or canoe from A Day Away Kayak Rentals or a sailboat from Tivoli Sailing Company.

The Empire State Trail – A protected pedestrian and bike lane that spans 750 miles across the state of New York and runs right through Kingston.

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum - Vintage aircraft including World War 1 airplanes, as well as antique cars

Rhinebeck Village Historic District - Historic Places as of 1979 for its collection of preserved buildings and architectural gems

Historic Huguenot Street - National Historic Landmark District, is great for architecture appreciators, as it is home to a collection of 17th- and 18th-century homes

Water Street Market - European-style shopping area that functions as a community gathering space, and it's lined with boutiques and cafes

Where to Eat:

Kingston

Kingston Bread + Bar - Bakery/coffee/sandwich

Rosie General - Old school eat in or “to go” with general store

Restaurant Kinsley - Offers an inventive New American menu of locally sourced food, designed around the harvest of regional farmers.

Eliza Kingston - Neighborhood bistro inspired by Europe, rooted in the Hudson Valley.

Chleo Wine Bar - Wine bar and small plates to share

Kingston Standard Brewing Co., West Kill Supply, Beverly Lounge, and Tubby’s– Outstanding music, casual vibes, complete with pub fare.

Sorry, Charlie - Craft cocktails and pan pizza, late night vibes.

Rhinebeck

Bread Alone - Serves breakfast all day, including breakfast burritos, avocado toast, and all sorts of egg sandwiches.

Market Street - This neighborhood favorite offers their lauded, contemporary Italian menu, featuring seasonal, local ingredients combined with the highest quality Italian products.

Willow - The restaurant at the Mirbeau Inn & Spa, comes from a man who is considered one of America’s foremost fine dining chefs, Charlie Palmer.

Gigi Hudson Valley - “Hudson Valley Mediterranean,” with inventive Italian cuisine made with ingredients from local farms

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