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Heritage Area Commission

Heritage Area Commission
Sandra Balla, Head Commissioner
Edwin Ford, City Historian
Joe Fitzgerald
Michael Del Priore
Sandy Henne 
Patricia Courtney 
Steven Schabot
Giovanna Righini
Kathy Janeczek, City Clerk
Robert Senor, Ald. Liason
John Heitzman, Tourism Ombudsman
Richard Goring, NYS Senate House
Evan Jennings, NYS Trolley Museum

Kate Cook
(845) 331-7517 local or 1-800-331-1518
Email
20 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401

The City of Kingston has been designated as an Heritage Area by the State of New York. This makes it possible for the whole City to celebrate its rich heritage of commerce, transportation and development.

There are two Visitor Centers in Kingston, one located at #20 Broadway, in the historic Rondout Waterfront area and the other located at #308 Clinton Avenue, in the historic Stockade District. The Rondout Visitor Center is open year round, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. This Center offers extended weekend hours during the months of May through October, being available to tourists from 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturdays and Sundays. The Stockade Visitor Center is a seasonal center, open May through October, seven days a week, from 11:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.

Each center has a standing exhibit about the history of Kingston and special exhibits throughout the year showcasing particular aspects about the community. The staff at each center looks forward to answering questions about the history of Kingston and providing information about the many special attractions and events that the City of Kingston has to offer. Public restroom facilities, information centers and gift shops are located in each Visitors Center.

For additional information concerning the Visitor Centers, or for a tourist packet, please call 1-800-331-1518 or e-mail for information

Driving to Kingston Visitors Center
Take New York State Thruway (I87) to Exit 19.

Through toll booth to the Rotary/Circle

Take third exit off of Circle (Broadway/Chandler Drive)

Stay in right lane on Chandler Drive. At traffic light, continue straight and bear left onto Broadway

Stay on Broadway for 2.5 miles

At intersection with Burger King on the left, proceed straight. Continue on Broadway. The road will curve and lead to a traffic light.

At light take a left. Continue down hill.

The Visitor's Center at Heritage Area is the last brick building on the left side of Broadway. There is on-street parking and two public parking lots.

To receive more tourist info, please fill out the following form .

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