Kingston · From NYC
Kingston from New York City
Ulster County
Kingston is one of the canonical NYC weekender destinations — close enough for a day trip, distinct enough to feel like a real escape. Ulster County seat, the Hudson Valley’s busiest food scene, and a dense late-night crawl. This page covers how to get there from Manhattan or Brooklyn (Metro-North + Amtrak + I-87 + the Bear Mountain Bridge), where to stay, the dispensaries you'll actually want to visit, and a tight one-day or two-day itinerary. New York state law prohibits cannabis consumption on state-owned land and in public spaces; plan accordingly. Adults 21+.
Upcoming events in Kingston
Fri, Jun 26
RAWdance presents the CONCEPT series: Hudson Valley Edition 2026
Senate Garage
Mon, Jun 29
"Ashtray"
International Museum of Dinnerware Design
Mon, Jul 6
Box: The Art of Enclosures with Golnar Adili
Women’s Studio Workshop, 722 Binnewater Lane, Kingston, 12401, United States
Mon, Jul 6
All About Collagraphs with Tatana Kellner
Women’s Studio Workshop, 722 Binnewater Lane, Kingston, 12401, United States
Mon, Jul 6
Riso Ephemera: Printing the Day with Emily Larned
Women’s Studio Workshop, 722 Binnewater Lane, Kingston, 12401, United States
Mon, Jul 6
Veils, Layers, Illusions with Jaz Graf
Women’s Studio Workshop, 722 Binnewater Lane, Kingston, 12401, United States
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