Head to the lively city of Kingston
Enjoy the area's live music, history and churches and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Kingston. Well known for its skiing, hiking and riverfront, this cosmopolitan city won't disappoint. A vacation rental can help make your stay complete. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Sightseeing in and around Kingston
Are you hoping to find top things to see and do during your stay? You'll be sure to enjoy Kingston for its skiing and hiking. Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that makes Kingston a fun place to get away. Here are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Mohonk Golf Course (12.4 mi / 20 km)
- Millbrook Vineyards and Winery (17.2 mi / 27.7 km)
- Kaaterskill Falls (18.6 mi / 29.9 km)
- Lake Taghkanic State Park (19 mi / 30.6 km)
- Hunter Mountain (22.1 mi / 35.6 km)
- Straus Center - Frost Valley YMCA (24.4 mi / 39.3 km)
Exploring the mountains and other natural features in Kingston
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Kingston is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's most enchanting sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Esopus Creek (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Kingston Point Beach (1.9 mi / 3 km)
- Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead (6.6 mi / 10.6 km)
- Opus 40 (8.6 mi / 13.8 km)
- Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (9.7 mi / 15.6 km)
- Saugerties Village Beach (10.2 mi / 16.4 km)
Seasonal weather averages in Kingston
Kingston is well known for its skiing. To make the most of the cold weather activities, you might consider visiting in January, February, March or April, when snowfall averages 7 inches and temperatures average 31°F.
How to get to and around Kingston
The nearest airport is in Hudson, NY (HCC-Columbia County), located 29.3 mi (47.2 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF), which is 29.9 mi (48.1 km) away.