Rachel & Sergio’s Guidebook to Kingston, NY

Rachel & Sergio
Rachel & Sergio
Rachel & Sergio’s Guidebook to Kingston, NY

Neighborhoods

Uptown Stockade District Kingston’s Uptown neighborhood is where visitors will find many fine examples of America’s early colonial history. The first permanent settlement was built in 1652. Governor Stuyvesant ordered the original stockade built in 1658 to protect the early settlers from local Indian attacks. Originally called Wiltwyck, Uptown Kingston is the largest remaining example of early Dutch settlement in New York State. In 1777, Uptown Kingston’s Senate House is where the first capital of New York was established, and visitors can explore many historic sites and museums that represent that era. Uptown Kingston today is a thriving neighborhood with many shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, music venues, farmers’ markets, festivals and more. Though abundant public parking is available, the area is best enjoyed on foot. It boasts a highly diverse range of architectural details for visitors to explore, a chronology of American architecture that spans four centuries: from the early Dutch and English, to Federalist, Georgian, Greek Revival, Victorian, Romanesque, Italianate, Neo-Classical, Art Deco and Contemporary.
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Stockade District
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Uptown Stockade District Kingston’s Uptown neighborhood is where visitors will find many fine examples of America’s early colonial history. The first permanent settlement was built in 1652. Governor Stuyvesant ordered the original stockade built in 1658 to protect the early settlers from local Indian attacks. Originally called Wiltwyck, Uptown Kingston is the largest remaining example of early Dutch settlement in New York State. In 1777, Uptown Kingston’s Senate House is where the first capital of New York was established, and visitors can explore many historic sites and museums that represent that era. Uptown Kingston today is a thriving neighborhood with many shops, restaurants, museums, galleries, music venues, farmers’ markets, festivals and more. Though abundant public parking is available, the area is best enjoyed on foot. It boasts a highly diverse range of architectural details for visitors to explore, a chronology of American architecture that spans four centuries: from the early Dutch and English, to Federalist, Georgian, Greek Revival, Victorian, Romanesque, Italianate, Neo-Classical, Art Deco and Contemporary.
the Rondout waterfront in Downtown Kingston. The Rondout is home to a number of craftspeople, boutiques, and great restaurants. Support our local farmers and makers in beautiful TR Gallo Park every Sunday from 10a-2p, May 23rd-October 31st.
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Rondout
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the Rondout waterfront in Downtown Kingston. The Rondout is home to a number of craftspeople, boutiques, and great restaurants. Support our local farmers and makers in beautiful TR Gallo Park every Sunday from 10a-2p, May 23rd-October 31st.

Food scene

Armadillo is located in the historic Rondout district of Kingston, NY. A leader of contemporary Mexican cuisine in Kingston since the early 80’s, Armadillo paved the way for a reimagining of the city’s waterfront district. The cuisine is strongly influenced by the bold flavors of traditional Oaxacan dishes, such as chicken enchiladas with poblano mole and slowly-braised pork barbacoa.
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Armadillo
97 Abeel Street
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Armadillo is located in the historic Rondout district of Kingston, NY. A leader of contemporary Mexican cuisine in Kingston since the early 80’s, Armadillo paved the way for a reimagining of the city’s waterfront district. The cuisine is strongly influenced by the bold flavors of traditional Oaxacan dishes, such as chicken enchiladas with poblano mole and slowly-braised pork barbacoa.
Reward yourself with a sweet treat from the Alice in Wonderland-themed Kingston Candy Bar on Wall Street. You can find homemade ice cream, handmade chocolates, and pretty much any candy you crave
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Kingston Candy Bar
319 Wall St
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Reward yourself with a sweet treat from the Alice in Wonderland-themed Kingston Candy Bar on Wall Street. You can find homemade ice cream, handmade chocolates, and pretty much any candy you crave
Brunch!! AN ECLECTIC SOUTHERN JOINT WITH FOOD THAT'S SMARTLY SOURCED AND PAKT WITH FLAVOR!
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PAKT
608 Broadway
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Brunch!! AN ECLECTIC SOUTHERN JOINT WITH FOOD THAT'S SMARTLY SOURCED AND PAKT WITH FLAVOR!
Go for a light breakfast at {outdated}, an antiques shop and cafe where mod furniture and paint-by-number paintings are sold alongside pastries and egg sandwiches.
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Outdated, Antique Cafe
314 Wall St
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Go for a light breakfast at {outdated}, an antiques shop and cafe where mod furniture and paint-by-number paintings are sold alongside pastries and egg sandwiches.
Designed as a counterpoint to the more formal Kinsley, Lola is a casual Italian spot serving antipasti (get the potato croquettes with salmoriglio, a Sicilian sauce of lemon, olive oil, garlic, and oregano), pastas, wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, and soft serve ice cream with a selection of toppings from Swedish fish to amarena cherries. There are innovative cocktails, like the smoky Night Animal made with jalapeño-infused mezcal, St. Germain, cucumber, and lime, and the Ray Davies made with amaro, sweet vermouth, and cola extract. After emerging from shut down, Lola started a delivery program that continues to be very popular.
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LOLA Pizza
243 Fair St
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Designed as a counterpoint to the more formal Kinsley, Lola is a casual Italian spot serving antipasti (get the potato croquettes with salmoriglio, a Sicilian sauce of lemon, olive oil, garlic, and oregano), pastas, wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, and soft serve ice cream with a selection of toppings from Swedish fish to amarena cherries. There are innovative cocktails, like the smoky Night Animal made with jalapeño-infused mezcal, St. Germain, cucumber, and lime, and the Ray Davies made with amaro, sweet vermouth, and cola extract. After emerging from shut down, Lola started a delivery program that continues to be very popular.
Frank Guido has had restaurants in Kingston for over 50 years; he’s best known for Frank Guido’s Little Italy, a family-style Italian restaurant, and Mariner’s Harbor, a seafood spot where Frank Sinatra once passed out 50-dollar bills to the staff after dining there. His latest venture, in partnership with his son Mark, is a gastropub with a diverse selection of comfort foods. So far, business has been good—especially thanks to a fabulous rooftop deck. In addition to the weather-permitting rooftop, the elegant tavern has a welcoming bar and a large dining room perfect for social distancing. The menu features everything from pub standards like shepherd’s pie and fish and chips, bang bang shrimp with sweet chili sauce, and pork schnitzel with cabbage.
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Front Street Tavern
63 N Front St
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Frank Guido has had restaurants in Kingston for over 50 years; he’s best known for Frank Guido’s Little Italy, a family-style Italian restaurant, and Mariner’s Harbor, a seafood spot where Frank Sinatra once passed out 50-dollar bills to the staff after dining there. His latest venture, in partnership with his son Mark, is a gastropub with a diverse selection of comfort foods. So far, business has been good—especially thanks to a fabulous rooftop deck. In addition to the weather-permitting rooftop, the elegant tavern has a welcoming bar and a large dining room perfect for social distancing. The menu features everything from pub standards like shepherd’s pie and fish and chips, bang bang shrimp with sweet chili sauce, and pork schnitzel with cabbage.
It didn’t take long before our restaurant became known for traditional Italian dishes, dating back to the Old World, and family-style, celebration dining, where everyone is welcome at the table. That’s because the Guido family has deep roots in Kingston and a storied history of hospitality dating back 100 years. In the close-knit Italian neighborhood of East Kingston, where the Guido family settled, food was at the fulcrum of life’s most sacred moments and served as a bonding mechanism. That is still at the core of what we do. The Guido family—Frank and his wife, Gail, their son, Mark, cousin, Sal, and son-in-law Carmine, make sure their customers feel like family. The Guido Restaurant Group has become synonymous with excellence and unwavering devotion to quality food and drink and on-point customer service. Our waitstaff, recently voted No. 1 in the Hudson Valley, delivers your meal with a smile and cares about your experience from the moment you are seated to that last drop of cappuccino poured into your cup. Today, Little Italy stands as one of the top Italian restaurants in the Hudson Valley, continually drawing customers from Albany to Brooklyn and beyond. Our specialty is hosting parties of any size for any occasion. We have room for a small party of eight up to 100 guests for events like showers and birthday parties, graduations and rehearsal dinners and post-funeral gatherings. Our dedication to Kingston and the residents we have known for generations clearly stands out and makes Little Italy an extraordinary experience.
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Frank Guido's Little Italy
14 Thomas St
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It didn’t take long before our restaurant became known for traditional Italian dishes, dating back to the Old World, and family-style, celebration dining, where everyone is welcome at the table. That’s because the Guido family has deep roots in Kingston and a storied history of hospitality dating back 100 years. In the close-knit Italian neighborhood of East Kingston, where the Guido family settled, food was at the fulcrum of life’s most sacred moments and served as a bonding mechanism. That is still at the core of what we do. The Guido family—Frank and his wife, Gail, their son, Mark, cousin, Sal, and son-in-law Carmine, make sure their customers feel like family. The Guido Restaurant Group has become synonymous with excellence and unwavering devotion to quality food and drink and on-point customer service. Our waitstaff, recently voted No. 1 in the Hudson Valley, delivers your meal with a smile and cares about your experience from the moment you are seated to that last drop of cappuccino poured into your cup. Today, Little Italy stands as one of the top Italian restaurants in the Hudson Valley, continually drawing customers from Albany to Brooklyn and beyond. Our specialty is hosting parties of any size for any occasion. We have room for a small party of eight up to 100 guests for events like showers and birthday parties, graduations and rehearsal dinners and post-funeral gatherings. Our dedication to Kingston and the residents we have known for generations clearly stands out and makes Little Italy an extraordinary experience.
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Deising's
111 N Front St
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Unbelievable authentic Indian food with small eat in area, and small market items to grab and go.
Calcutta Kitchens
448 Broadway
Unbelievable authentic Indian food with small eat in area, and small market items to grab and go.

Booze's and Brews

KINGSTON STANDARD IS A NANO BREWERY IN THE RECIPE DEVELOPMENT STAGE. WE BREW FRESH, SIMPLE, SMALL-BATCH BEERS THAT PAY HOMAGE TO KINGSTON, NEW YORK’S SINGULAR CULTURE AND HISTORY.
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Kingston Standard Brewing Co.
22 Jansen Ave
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KINGSTON STANDARD IS A NANO BREWERY IN THE RECIPE DEVELOPMENT STAGE. WE BREW FRESH, SIMPLE, SMALL-BATCH BEERS THAT PAY HOMAGE TO KINGSTON, NEW YORK’S SINGULAR CULTURE AND HISTORY.
Rough Draft is a bar and bookstore located at Kingston, New York's historic four corners. We are dedicated to providing a fantastic selection of beer, cider, and wine; Counter Culture coffee; DUB pies and local pastries; a curated selection of new books of all kinds; and a place for people from Kingston and beyond to come together for reading, drinking, conversation, and nightly events.
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Rough Draft Bar & Books
82 John St
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Rough Draft is a bar and bookstore located at Kingston, New York's historic four corners. We are dedicated to providing a fantastic selection of beer, cider, and wine; Counter Culture coffee; DUB pies and local pastries; a curated selection of new books of all kinds; and a place for people from Kingston and beyond to come together for reading, drinking, conversation, and nightly events.
Great Life Brewing
75 Clarendon Ave

Art & Music

Pinkwater Gallery’s mission is to bring the abundant artistic talent in the Hudson Valley and Catskills region to Uptown Kingston. From paintings and drawings to photography and sculpture, the artwork featured in the curated à la Maison collection is selected specifically with an eye towards beautifying a home.
Pinkwater Gallery
237 Fair Street
Pinkwater Gallery’s mission is to bring the abundant artistic talent in the Hudson Valley and Catskills region to Uptown Kingston. From paintings and drawings to photography and sculpture, the artwork featured in the curated à la Maison collection is selected specifically with an eye towards beautifying a home.
Unique pieces made with stone and wood
StoneStyling Workshop & Trestle Gallery
440 Abeel Street
Unique pieces made with stone and wood
Our mission is to enrich the quality of life by bringing artistic experiences to the communities of Kingston, Ulster and Dutchess Counties and the Mid-Hudson Valley. ASK provides a rich and vibrant range of visual art exhibitions, performances, workshops, classes, and other arts-related events in its multi-arts facility.
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Arts Society of Kingston
97 Broadway
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Our mission is to enrich the quality of life by bringing artistic experiences to the communities of Kingston, Ulster and Dutchess Counties and the Mid-Hudson Valley. ASK provides a rich and vibrant range of visual art exhibitions, performances, workshops, classes, and other arts-related events in its multi-arts facility.
ArtPort Kingston is a newly established cultural space in the historic Cornell Steamboat Building along the Rondout Creek in Kingston, NY. ArtPort Kingston’s aim is to be a destination for art experiences and unconventional interaction between contemporary art and a wide range of audiences. A family-friendly platform for art exhibitions, performances, workshops and community gatherings. ArtPort Kingston’s genesis illustrates why the endeavor is so unique. First came the Historic Kingston Waterfront Restoration Project, organized to create a Riverwalk destination for locals and tourists along eight tenths of a mile of Rondout Creek waterfront. Then came the Fleet Obsolete Restoration project -- a not for profit organization dedicated to the restoration of historic WWII PT Boats at the Riverwalk. Both of these projects have been created to celebrate 400 years of maritime industry legacy on the Rondout Creek. Now the HKWR vision has grown to include ArtPort, arts programming inspired by the environmental, cultural and historical heritage of the Creek. ArtPort Kingston’s first public event opened the holiday season 2019 with a festive exhibition “Snowflake Waltz”, a visual exploration celebrating the traditions of the winter holidays. All are invited to come to take a stroll through a world of trees filled with unique decorations. Artists and makers near and far are sharing their creations to transform the Cornell Building into a magical wonderland.
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ARTPORT Kingston
108 E Strand St
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ArtPort Kingston is a newly established cultural space in the historic Cornell Steamboat Building along the Rondout Creek in Kingston, NY. ArtPort Kingston’s aim is to be a destination for art experiences and unconventional interaction between contemporary art and a wide range of audiences. A family-friendly platform for art exhibitions, performances, workshops and community gatherings. ArtPort Kingston’s genesis illustrates why the endeavor is so unique. First came the Historic Kingston Waterfront Restoration Project, organized to create a Riverwalk destination for locals and tourists along eight tenths of a mile of Rondout Creek waterfront. Then came the Fleet Obsolete Restoration project -- a not for profit organization dedicated to the restoration of historic WWII PT Boats at the Riverwalk. Both of these projects have been created to celebrate 400 years of maritime industry legacy on the Rondout Creek. Now the HKWR vision has grown to include ArtPort, arts programming inspired by the environmental, cultural and historical heritage of the Creek. ArtPort Kingston’s first public event opened the holiday season 2019 with a festive exhibition “Snowflake Waltz”, a visual exploration celebrating the traditions of the winter holidays. All are invited to come to take a stroll through a world of trees filled with unique decorations. Artists and makers near and far are sharing their creations to transform the Cornell Building into a magical wonderland.

Sightseeing

The museum is open Thursday through Sunday, 11:00am-5:00pm.
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Hudson River Maritime Museum
50 Rondout Landing
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The museum is open Thursday through Sunday, 11:00am-5:00pm.
The Trolley Museum of New York (TMNY) has been in downtown Kingston on the Rondout Waterfront since 1983. TMNY became an es­tab­lished attraction on East Strand just as the area started its rise as a popular tourist destination and evening dining hot spot. Now the Trolley Museum is a top thing to do for all visitors to the vital Kingston Waterfront!
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Trolley Museum Of New York
89 E Strand St
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The Trolley Museum of New York (TMNY) has been in downtown Kingston on the Rondout Waterfront since 1983. TMNY became an es­tab­lished attraction on East Strand just as the area started its rise as a popular tourist destination and evening dining hot spot. Now the Trolley Museum is a top thing to do for all visitors to the vital Kingston Waterfront!
his is a medium sized town beach on the Hudson River.
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Kingston Point Beach
102-144 Delaware Ave
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his is a medium sized town beach on the Hudson River.
The Rondout Lighthouse is the last of three lighthouses marking the entrance to the Rondout Creek. Still fully operational as a navigational light, the Rondout lighthouse is one of only seven remaining on the Hudson River. This brick lighthouse, completed and lit in 1915, is accessible only by boat. Owned by the City of Kingston and operated by the Hudson River Maritime Museum, guided tours of the interior of the lighthouse are available seasonally. Explore this historic structure from the first floor all the way up to the observation deck around the light itself. All tours are led by our experienced and knowledgeable tour guides and include the boat between the Hudson River Maritime Museum and the lighthouse.
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Rondout Lighthouse
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The Rondout Lighthouse is the last of three lighthouses marking the entrance to the Rondout Creek. Still fully operational as a navigational light, the Rondout lighthouse is one of only seven remaining on the Hudson River. This brick lighthouse, completed and lit in 1915, is accessible only by boat. Owned by the City of Kingston and operated by the Hudson River Maritime Museum, guided tours of the interior of the lighthouse are available seasonally. Explore this historic structure from the first floor all the way up to the observation deck around the light itself. All tours are led by our experienced and knowledgeable tour guides and include the boat between the Hudson River Maritime Museum and the lighthouse.
The Old Dutch Church, officially known as the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston, is located on Wall Street in Kingston, New York, United States. Formally organized in 1659, it is one of the oldest continuously existing congregations in the country. Its current building, the fifth, is an 1852 structure by Minard Lafever that was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2008, the only one in the city. The church's 225-foot steeple, a replacement for a taller but similar original that collapsed, makes it the tallest building in Kingston and a symbol of the city. Lafever's building was described by Calvert Vaux as "ideally perfect"
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Old Dutch Church
272 Wall St
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The Old Dutch Church, officially known as the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston, is located on Wall Street in Kingston, New York, United States. Formally organized in 1659, it is one of the oldest continuously existing congregations in the country. Its current building, the fifth, is an 1852 structure by Minard Lafever that was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2008, the only one in the city. The church's 225-foot steeple, a replacement for a taller but similar original that collapsed, makes it the tallest building in Kingston and a symbol of the city. Lafever's building was described by Calvert Vaux as "ideally perfect"
The Volunteer Firemen’s Museum is located in the Kingston, NY Stockade District, and is worth a visit. The original fire station was converted into a museum by volunteer firemen and started welcoming guests in 1982. Inside you will find a combination of well maintained antique fire trucks, equipment, and memorabilia lining the walls. The museum does an excellent job educating visitors of the local history, and what it was like to be a volunteer fireman when the station was active. The museum even has the traditional firemen’s pole still. Upstairs you will find a meeting hall and sleeping quarters. If you have time, listen to some of the interesting stories from the staff. Volunteer Firemen’s Museum Entrance Fee: Free
Volunteer Fireman's Hall & Museum of Kingston
265 Fair St
The Volunteer Firemen’s Museum is located in the Kingston, NY Stockade District, and is worth a visit. The original fire station was converted into a museum by volunteer firemen and started welcoming guests in 1982. Inside you will find a combination of well maintained antique fire trucks, equipment, and memorabilia lining the walls. The museum does an excellent job educating visitors of the local history, and what it was like to be a volunteer fireman when the station was active. The museum even has the traditional firemen’s pole still. Upstairs you will find a meeting hall and sleeping quarters. If you have time, listen to some of the interesting stories from the staff. Volunteer Firemen’s Museum Entrance Fee: Free

Salvage/Antiques/Consignment

Enormous warehouse filled with Architectural Salvage and Antiques- a must visit
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Zaborski Emporium
27 Hoffman St
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Enormous warehouse filled with Architectural Salvage and Antiques- a must visit
Kingston Consignments is a general consignment store offering a huge range of quality items at affordable prices. Turn your clutter into cash and come shop for great deals. While you're here, visit our Antique Center (2nd Floor and back of Ground Floor) featuring a range of dealer curated furnishings, artwork, rugs, ceramics, collectables and more. We're open 7 days a week and get new merchandise all the the time. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: Monday through Saturday: 10am – 6pm Sunday: 11pm – 5pm
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Kingston Consignments
66 N Front St
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Kingston Consignments is a general consignment store offering a huge range of quality items at affordable prices. Turn your clutter into cash and come shop for great deals. While you're here, visit our Antique Center (2nd Floor and back of Ground Floor) featuring a range of dealer curated furnishings, artwork, rugs, ceramics, collectables and more. We're open 7 days a week and get new merchandise all the the time. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK: Monday through Saturday: 10am – 6pm Sunday: 11pm – 5pm
Now as the largest independently owned and operated antique store in the North East
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The Antique Warehouse Hudson NY
99 S Front St
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Now as the largest independently owned and operated antique store in the North East
Hudson Valley Longtime locals bringin’ uptown Kingston cool midcentury stuff since 2017 🌈
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Stuff Hudson Valley
1 Main St
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Hudson Valley Longtime locals bringin’ uptown Kingston cool midcentury stuff since 2017 🌈