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Neighborhoods
Kingston, NY
https://kingston-ny.gov/
Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Come tour our historic City, with restaurants that are among the region's finest, and local shopping that promises unique finds.
Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, the city became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region, and had both railroad and canal connections.
The town of Rondout, New York, now a part of the city of Kingston, became an important freight hub for the transportation of coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to New York City through the Delaware and Hudson Canal. This hub was later used to transport other goods, including bluestone. Kingston shaped and shipped most of the bluestone made to create the sidewalks of New York City.
Historic Churches
Kingston is home to many historic churches. The oldest church still standing is the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston which was organized in 1659. Referred to as The Old Dutch Church, it is located in Uptown Kingston. Many of the city's historic churches populate Wurts street (6 in one block) among them Hudson Valley Wedding Chapel is a recently restored church built in 1867 and now a chapel hosting weddings. Another church in the Rondout is located at 72 Spring Street. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1849. The original church building at the corner of Hunter Street and Ravine Street burned to the ground in the late 1850s. The current church on Spring Street was built in 1874.
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Kingston
Kingston, NY
https://kingston-ny.gov/
Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Come tour our historic City, with restaurants that are among the region's finest, and local shopping that promises unique finds.
Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, the city became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region, and had both railroad and canal connections.
The town of Rondout, New York, now a part of the city of Kingston, became an important freight hub for the transportation of coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to New York City through the Delaware and Hudson Canal. This hub was later used to transport other goods, including bluestone. Kingston shaped and shipped most of the bluestone made to create the sidewalks of New York City.
Historic Churches
Kingston is home to many historic churches. The oldest church still standing is the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston which was organized in 1659. Referred to as The Old Dutch Church, it is located in Uptown Kingston. Many of the city's historic churches populate Wurts street (6 in one block) among them Hudson Valley Wedding Chapel is a recently restored church built in 1867 and now a chapel hosting weddings. Another church in the Rondout is located at 72 Spring Street. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1849. The original church building at the corner of Hunter Street and Ravine Street burned to the ground in the late 1850s. The current church on Spring Street was built in 1874.
Welcome to Rhinebeck, a charming, historic town nestled in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley. Located just east of the Hudson River, with its majestic views of the Catskill Mountains, Rhinebeck is easily accessible to New York City, the Berkshires, Connecticut and Upstate New York.
Tree-lined streets beckon with unique independent specialty shops offering apparel, home furnishings, books and gifts. The many fine and casual dining spots celebrate the Hudson Valley’s thriving locavore movement of boutique farms and orchards. Hotels, spas and B&Bs offer comfortable accommodations for rest and rejuvenation.
Rhinebeck is a cultural mecca boasting galleries, museums, performing arts, independent film, and historic homes and architecture. Hiking and biking trails provide outdoor enthusiasts places to explore the natural beauty of the region.
Come visit – Rhinebeck has it all!
https://enjoyrhinebeck.com/
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Rhinebeck Village
Welcome to Rhinebeck, a charming, historic town nestled in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley. Located just east of the Hudson River, with its majestic views of the Catskill Mountains, Rhinebeck is easily accessible to New York City, the Berkshires, Connecticut and Upstate New York.
Tree-lined streets beckon with unique independent specialty shops offering apparel, home furnishings, books and gifts. The many fine and casual dining spots celebrate the Hudson Valley’s thriving locavore movement of boutique farms and orchards. Hotels, spas and B&Bs offer comfortable accommodations for rest and rejuvenation.
Rhinebeck is a cultural mecca boasting galleries, museums, performing arts, independent film, and historic homes and architecture. Hiking and biking trails provide outdoor enthusiasts places to explore the natural beauty of the region.
Come visit – Rhinebeck has it all!
https://enjoyrhinebeck.com/
Phoenicia
https://phoeniciany.com/
https://www.iloveny.com/places-to-go/hudson-valley/spotlight-new-paltz/
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New Paltz
https://www.iloveny.com/places-to-go/hudson-valley/spotlight-new-paltz/
Sightseeing
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
With a museum and several arts program offerings for all ages, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is filled with history and creative inspiration. The Museum at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts features exhibits on the '60s, along with key topics of the decade, as they recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Throughout fall, check out arts and music programming such as "Art, Music, & Woodstock" for kids, and "Museum Drop-In Workshops" for all ages.
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Bethel Woods Centar za umjetnost
200 Hurd RdBethel Woods Center for the Arts
With a museum and several arts program offerings for all ages, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is filled with history and creative inspiration. The Museum at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts features exhibits on the '60s, along with key topics of the decade, as they recently celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Throughout fall, check out arts and music programming such as "Art, Music, & Woodstock" for kids, and "Museum Drop-In Workshops" for all ages.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3.75 miles
Route Type: Out and back
Elevation Gain: 975 ft.
Trailhead Location: Route 47, Outside Oliverea
County: Ulster
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Giant Ledge Trailhead
Oliverea Road Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3.75 miles
Route Type: Out and back
Elevation Gain: 975 ft.
Trailhead Location: Route 47, Outside Oliverea
County: Ulster
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 11.5 miles
Route Type: out and back
Elevation Gain: N/A
Trailhead Locations:
Woodstock Dike Trailhead located at 1285 NY-28 in West Hurley. The Trailhead entrance is 5.3 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle and approximately 1,500 feet west of the Stewart's Shop (by Zena Road).
Ashokan Station Trailhead located at 3045 NY-28 in Shokan. The Trailhead entrance is 11.3 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle across from Mountain Road.
Boiceville Bridge Trailhead located at 5080 Route 28A in Boiceville. The Trailhead entrance is off Route 28A approximately 16.5 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle. Cold Brook Road is directly across Route 28A from this entrance.
County: Ulster
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Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead
1285 NY-28Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 11.5 miles
Route Type: out and back
Elevation Gain: N/A
Trailhead Locations:
Woodstock Dike Trailhead located at 1285 NY-28 in West Hurley. The Trailhead entrance is 5.3 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle and approximately 1,500 feet west of the Stewart's Shop (by Zena Road).
Ashokan Station Trailhead located at 3045 NY-28 in Shokan. The Trailhead entrance is 11.3 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle across from Mountain Road.
Boiceville Bridge Trailhead located at 5080 Route 28A in Boiceville. The Trailhead entrance is off Route 28A approximately 16.5 miles west of the NYS Thruway Exit 19 Traffic Circle. Cold Brook Road is directly across Route 28A from this entrance.
County: Ulster
Start your waterfall hike with expansive views of one of the most stunning scenes in the Catskills. At 260 feet, this towering, two-tier waterfall is the tallest in New York State – higher even than Niagara Falls! This natural wonder is the perfect destination for a day hike, and is a favorite among painters and photographers who find inspiration in the cascading water veils. Well-groomed trails and man-made stairs (lots and lots of stairs) make a once rocky hike more accessible, but the path is still steep and you’ll still want sturdy shoes. Exercise caution and do not hike past the designated trail.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: One mile to the base of falls
Route Type: Out and back
Elevation Gain: From the top of falls to base is 260 feet
Trailhead Location: Laurel House Road, East of Haines Falls
County: Greene
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Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head
New York 23AStart your waterfall hike with expansive views of one of the most stunning scenes in the Catskills. At 260 feet, this towering, two-tier waterfall is the tallest in New York State – higher even than Niagara Falls! This natural wonder is the perfect destination for a day hike, and is a favorite among painters and photographers who find inspiration in the cascading water veils. Well-groomed trails and man-made stairs (lots and lots of stairs) make a once rocky hike more accessible, but the path is still steep and you’ll still want sturdy shoes. Exercise caution and do not hike past the designated trail.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: One mile to the base of falls
Route Type: Out and back
Elevation Gain: From the top of falls to base is 260 feet
Trailhead Location: Laurel House Road, East of Haines Falls
County: Greene
Rhinebeck
HALLS MILLS COVERED BRIDGE SULLIVAN COUNTY NY-53-01
Built in 1912 by David Benton, John Knight and George Horbeck. A single span of 119′ crossing the Neversink River. Displays a Town truss.
Go 2.7 miles north of Curry and NY 55 on CR 19, then .3 miles left on bypassed section of Hunter Rd., then walk .2 miles to the bridge. GPS: N41° 53.42′ W074° 35.40′
Halls Mills Covered Bridge
HALLS MILLS COVERED BRIDGE SULLIVAN COUNTY NY-53-01
Built in 1912 by David Benton, John Knight and George Horbeck. A single span of 119′ crossing the Neversink River. Displays a Town truss.
Go 2.7 miles north of Curry and NY 55 on CR 19, then .3 miles left on bypassed section of Hunter Rd., then walk .2 miles to the bridge. GPS: N41° 53.42′ W074° 35.40′
Ulster Performing Arts Center
Experience an incredible show at the 1,500-seat Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston. Included on the National Register of Historic Places, the performing arts center hosts opera, theater, comedy, and music performances, among others. Some of the shows presented at the Ulster Performing Arts Center include: "A Night With Janis Joplin," "George Lopez," and "The Mystical Arts of Tibet."
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Ulster Performing Arts Center
601 BroadwayUlster Performing Arts Center
Experience an incredible show at the 1,500-seat Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston. Included on the National Register of Historic Places, the performing arts center hosts opera, theater, comedy, and music performances, among others. Some of the shows presented at the Ulster Performing Arts Center include: "A Night With Janis Joplin," "George Lopez," and "The Mystical Arts of Tibet."
Shandaken Historical Museum
Discover local history and genealogy at the Shandaken Historical Museum in Pine Hill. Located in a 1920s schoolhouse, the museum's building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While you're there, learn about the 12 hamlets of Shandaken, featuring photographs and articles of each one. The museum has free admission and is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
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Shandaken Historical Museum
26 Academy StShandaken Historical Museum
Discover local history and genealogy at the Shandaken Historical Museum in Pine Hill. Located in a 1920s schoolhouse, the museum's building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While you're there, learn about the 12 hamlets of Shandaken, featuring photographs and articles of each one. The museum has free admission and is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Hyde Park is home to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's home, "Springwood", and the Presidential Library and Museum, operated by the National Archives. Guided and self-guided tours of the Museum are available and visitors are invited to stroll the grounds, gardens, and trails of this 300-acre site.
https://www.hydeparkny.us/325/Franklin-D-Roosevelt-Home
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Hyde Park
Hyde Park is home to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's home, "Springwood", and the Presidential Library and Museum, operated by the National Archives. Guided and self-guided tours of the Museum are available and visitors are invited to stroll the grounds, gardens, and trails of this 300-acre site.
https://www.hydeparkny.us/325/Franklin-D-Roosevelt-Home