Amusements

• Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome
  P.O. Box 229 • Rhinebeck, NY845-752-3200
  Five miles from the Kingston Airport, "America's original living museum of antique airplanes," Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome; offers one of the largest collections of early airplanes in the world. This includes airplanes, automobiles, motorcycles, early engines and memorabilia from 1900-1935. Four museum buildings house aircraft from the Pioneer, World War I and the Lindbergh/Barnstorming eras. Many are flown during the weekend air shows that are scheduled from mid-June through mid-October. more...  map

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Henry Sleight House (circa late 1600's)
  At the Junction of Green and Crown Streets
  845-339-0366
  This historic home still retains the original Dutch doors and hardware. A fine Federal style cornice highlight the facade of the home. It is home to the Wiltwyck Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

• Old Dutch Church (circa 1852)
  272 Wall Street • Kingston, NY 12401
  845-338-6759
  This Renaissance Revival style church is the city's oldest institution. The churchyard contains tombstones dating back to 1770 and the grave of New York's first governor.   map

• Rondout Lighthouse (circa 1913)
  1 Rondout Landing • Kingston, NY 12401
  Hudson River at the Mouth of the Rondout Creek
  845-338-0071
  Historic lighthouse that contains period furnishings and exhibits documenting its history. Enjoy the spectacular view from the top of the building.

• Senate House Museum (circa 1676)
  312 Fair Street • Kingston, NY 12401
  845-338-2786
  The first New York State Senate met here in September and October 1777 when the building was the home of Abraham Van Gaasbeek. It is the oldest public building in America. There is a museum adjoining.  map

• Staatsburgh State Historic Site
  Route 9 • Staatsburg, NY 12538
  845-889-8851
  The New York country home of Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills is an elegant example of the great estates built by America's financial and industrial leaders during the Gilded Age. more...  map

• Ulster County Courthouse
  285 Wall Street • Kingston, NY 12401
  845-340-3730
  Stone building, site of the inauguration on New York's first governor, George Clinton.  map

• Wilderstein Historic Site
  330 Morton Road; P.O. Box 383 • Rhinebeck, NY 12572
  845-876-4818
  An independent not-for-profit historic site, Wilderstein Historic Site is available for tours Thursday to Sunday from May through October, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the last tour leaving at 3:00 p.m. Originally a two-story Italianate villa designed by John Warren Ritch, Wilderstein was remodeled into a highly structured Queen Anne-style country house in the late 1800's. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Donskoj & Company
  93 Broadway • Kingston, NY 12401
  845-338-8473
  A fine art gallery that also makes and restores stained glass windows and offers photography services. more...  map

• Fred Johnston Museum (circa 1812)
  63 Main Street • Kingston, NY 12401
  845-339-0720
  Federal style house that features an elegant interior with eight rooms. The house was built by John Sudam, a state senator and friend of Washington Irving & President Van Buren. Visitors can view a collection of 18th and early 19th century furniture and decorative arts.  map

• Maritime Museum
  1 Roundout Landing • Kingston, NY 12401
  845-338-0071
  Museum devoted to the maritime history of the Hudson River. There are indoor and outdoor exhibits, a gift shop, waterfront special events, and boat rides to the historic Rondout Lighthouse.

• Trolley Museum
  89 East Strand • Kingston, NY 12402
  Rondout Landing
  845-331-3399
  This museum offers trolley rides to the public and share the rich history of rail transportation and what it meant to the Hudson Valley Region.  more...  map

• Volunteer Firemen's Hall and Museum (circa 1857)
  266 Fair Street • Kingston, NY 12401
  845-331-0866
  The former home of the Wiltwyck Hose Company, this museum features antique firefighting artifacts including a 1898 streamer.  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Kingston Urban Cultural Park
  20 Broadway at 308 Clinton Avenue
  845-331-7517, 800-331-1518
  New York State's innovative Urban Cultural Park Program/ Heritage Area helps showcase the engaging, fascinating, and unique histories of communities throughout the state.  more...

Tours & Cruises

• Hudson River Cruises
  Rondout Landing
  845-340-4700
  This 125' long, 300-passenger vessel offers charter services and tours of the Hudson River.  more...

• North River Cruises
  West Strand Park at the Foot of Broadway
  854-679-8205
  This cruise service offers two yachts for customized tours, family gatherings, private parties, wedding parties, and corporate & business events. more...