Head to the lively city of Kingston
Enjoy the area's live music, history and churches with a rental holiday home in Kingston. Well known for its skiing, hiking and riverfront, this cosmopolitan city won't disappoint. A holiday 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 attractions to visit in the city? You'll be sure to enjoy Kingston for its skiing and hiking. Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that Kingston has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Woodstock Music Shop (9.9 mi / 16 km)
- 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)
Exploring the mountains and other natural features in Kingston
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Kingston. Here are a few of the area's most enchanting sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Esopus Creek (1.2 mi / 1.9 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)
- Overlook Mountain Trailhead (11.7 mi / 18.8 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 17 cm and temperatures average -1°C.
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 centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.), which is 29.9 mi (48.1 km) away.