Kingston Rondout Historic Waterfront District

Nice spot to come and walk around after 6pm. There are good restaurants around. Plus, walking in this area is very nice. Definately worth coming.

Although this park doesn’t have much to do, walk along this park’s Boardwalk, or feed the ducks and birds that are already on the boardwalk (most of the time in evening) there. Use the restrooms nearby, if need-​be! It’s always clean at this park. There are a few benches, not many. But enough to have a few people sit. Enjoy an evening on the town, as you watch the nearby boats sail on the Rondout Creek in Kingston.(The Rondout Creek connects a few miles east into the Hudson River). Or take a stroll around the several monuments sitting around. In one area, there’s even a open stage, which, as far as I know, never seems to «house» anybody, but may, from time-​to-​time.
Parking isn’t all that great. Although the lot is always full across the street, there is a small lot nearby, but connected to the nearby boat-​companies lot (be careful of the time, as the spaces are not permitted if during this companies operating hours. There are a few strings attached with on-​street parking, but there again, these spaces nearby, are often times full.
Occasionally, there may be a trolley that comes by the park. So be careful when driving (and walking) around in this area.

I pretty much love anything to do with the Rondout area of Kingston. In the summer it makes for a nice walk along the water, especially at night. They have live music playing in the gazebo by the docks-it’s a very beautiful, relaxing place to just hang out. I also enjoy the unique resaurants in the area-​all of the food is great wherever you go around here! My only problem with this area is that it’s on the other side of the river for me, and therefore kind of a far drive. But I would definitely make the trek there on weekends!

definitely worth visiting.
when i left kingston, this was sort of a rundown district, an enormous hole in the city, filled with junkyards and wandering crack heads from the 12 401 version of the projects.
now that i’m back i’m excited to learn that apparently the last mayor really brought the place to life. they even named a park there after him. trolley museum. nautical museums, visitor centers, art galleries, shops, restuarants, a marina, tour boats, flower gardens, public houses, a well lit brick sidewalk beside the creek. wow the place has really changed for the better. the big hole is now upscalish row-​houses.
definitely worth checking out.

If you do only one thing in Kingston, let it be a visit to the Roundout — a little waterfront neighborhood packed with historic buildings that house restaurants and shops.
I’ve been told the restaurants actually on the water are terrible and the ones about a block out are usually good. There’s no bustling nightlife in this town, but there is definitely a little scene down there on the weekends.
One of the boat companies just started doing water taxi tours to Rhinecliff for $ 10 roundtrip. The ride is a good touristy thing to do and you end up at the entrance to two nice restaurants.