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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 . |