uptown kingston guide
A stroll in Uptown Kingston (also referred to as the Stockade) will take you past some of the oldest architecture in NY state. Stop into special shops like Rough Draft Bar Books and Lovefield Vintage and make sure to visit the wonderful assortment of restaurants like Restaurant Kinsley and Boitsons. Take in the historic streets by foot and make sure to check out the Farmers Market if you happen to be visiting on a Saturday.
stay
hotel kinsley
Luxurious boutique hotel spaced out between four architecturally distinct 17th to 19th century buildings
shops
Rough Draft Bar & Books +
Neighborhood favorite bar & bookstore, great selection of books, craft beer, and coffee (pictured) | Visit
Lovefield Vintage +
One of our favorite vintage clothing shops in upstate, great selection and prices | Visit
Newt Boutique +
A Collection of Exceptional and Unlikely Objects | Visit
Exit Nineteen +
Home goods and gifts | Visit
Hamilton & Adams +
Men’s clothing and accessories (pictured) | Visit
Bluecashew Kitchen Homestead +
Kitchen and lifestyle boutique offering cooking classes | Visit
River Mint Finery +
Stunning colleciton of women’s clothing and accesories (pictured) | Visit
Rhino Records +
Great selection of vinyl, think High Fidelity | Visit
Blue-byrds haberdashery & music +
Purveyor of fine hats and the best blues music selection, BIPOC Owned | Visit
Flora Beauty +
All natural beauty products and services | Visit
Kingston Consignments +
Large antique center, perfect for discovering treasures and getting lost | Visit
Half Moon Books +
Treasure trove of pre-owned and rare books, sister store in Tivoli | Visit
Upstate Capital Market +
Curated vintage for your closet and home | Visit
Restaurants & Bars
Le Canard Enchaine +
Classic french bistro | Visit
Hotel Kinsley +
Bright and airy farm-to-table restaurant, sit by the fireplace if you can (pictured) | Visit
Chleo +
Wine bar, exceptional small plates, warm vibes| Visit
Stockade Tavern +
Pre-prohibition style bar, set in a restored 1888’s sewing machine factory | Visit
Lola +
Wood fired pizza, house-made pasta, natural wine & cocktails, killer playlist | Visit
Dietz Stadium Diner +
Family run 24 hour diner | Visit
Cafés & Provisions
Sweet Maresa’s +
Exceptional vegan desserts made with ethically sourced ingredients (pictured) | Visit
Kingston Bread & Bar +
Naturally leavened bread, pastries, sandwiches, booze. One of our favs | Visit
Sissy’s Café +
Raw juices, smoothies, salads & sandwiches | Visit
Deising's Bakery & Restaurant +
Bakery, coffee shop, est. 1965 | Visit
Rough Draft Bar & Books +
Neighborhood favorite bar & bookstore, great selection of books, craft beer, and great coffee | Visit
Art, Music, Theaters
BSP Kingston +
Renowned music venue featuring well known musicians set in an 1870’s Vaudeville Theater, spanning an entire city block | Visit
Pink Water Gallery +
Abstract regional art | Visit
Tubby's +
Local favorite, drinks, food, live music | Visit
O+ Positive Festival +
Nonprofit that hosts a yearly arts and music festival in October, commissions city wide murals, supports uninsured artists (pictured) | Visit
Explore
Kingston Farmers Market +
Saturdays from 9am-2pm (check website for indoor and outdoor dates) | Visit
Senate House +
Where the first capital of New York was established in 1777 (pictured) | Visit
Old Dutch Church +
“The Cathedral of Kingston”, built on the present site in 1660, storied history | Visit
Catskill Mountain Railroad +
Historic train rides and charters | Visit
Nearby Towns
Stone Ridge
High Falls
Rosendale
New Paltz
Kerhonkson
Accord
Woodstock
Phoenicia
Photo Credit: Max Flatow, Nico Schinco, & Nicole Franzen