10 Things to do in Kingston That You Shouldn't Miss

Enjoy the beautiful Hudson River aboard the Black Swan, a 36' Catalina sailboat. Relax on a two and a half hour cruise or day cruise. Cruises are limited to six guests. Open April through October. Departing from Kingston, Rhinecliff and Saugerties.

Hudson River sailing, in the Hudson valley, if done properly, is a truly unforgettable and sublime experience. Whether it be Epic sunsets over the ancient Catskill mountains, basking in the sun as gentle breeezes caress you, or living it up with friends and dancing on the foredeck as you cruise down the river in complete style and comfort, Tivoli sailing company has the perfect boat and crew for you! We are the only sailing company in the Hudson Valley to have a fleet of boats, so we can scale up or scale down depending on our clients needs. Whether it be a romantic Champagne Sunset Sail for two, on our 29 foot yacht Helen, a large group on our 44 foot luxury yacht Songbird, or a week of Adventure Sailing school for your children on our 24 foot sloops, Leda and Cortney, we can accommodate all of our clients, and their children’s needs. Come see why sailing in the Hudson valley with Tivoli sailing truly is a “Posi Tivoli” sailing experience!”

At Birch Body Care, the amazing benefits of massage therapy are paired with professional, licensed massage therapists, flexible scheduling, affordable pricing and outstanding service to create a truly therapeutic experience. Our highly trained New York State Licensed Massage Therapists work with you to meet your individual needs and will create a therapeutic session just for you. Go beyond just pampering yourself once in awhile; getting regular massage is great preventative health care and we're here for you! Not in the mood for bodywork? Come in and shop our Boutique! We have a carefully curated selection of Fair Trade gifts, Locally made artisinal chocolate, essential oils, aromatherapy diffusers, skin care products, candles, perfume, jewelry and therapeutic products to aid your body and spirit. Some of the brands we carry are 80 Acres, L:A Bruket, Sage Machado, DoTerra, Wild Bath, Silky Bird, Meow Meow Tweet and Lux.

Hudson Sailing is New York's premier destination for sailing excursions. We take your group of up to 6 passengers on our modern, safe, fun, spacious and fast, sailing trimaran, Cirrus, for a 3 hour tour of the Hudson River! We are the most sustainable sailing company in the state as we derive nearly all of our power from the Because of our speed, we can sail instead of motor even when the wind is light! Sailing is green. We are the greenest. We serve you delectable hors d'oeuvres made from highest quality products, some from my own farm! Your safety is ensured because we are the most experienced and highly rated crew and captain on the river!

-- The Kingston-Rhinecliff Ferry operates Friday through Sunday between the Rhinecliff river dock, easily and directly accessible from the Amtrak Station, and the Kingston waterfront, at the Riverport Wooden Boat Building School (50 Rondout Landing). -- The schedule for the Kingston-Rhinecliff Ferry is periodically updated, so please check the schedule before planning travel. -- Passengers are encouraged to make reservations. Space is limited to 6 passengers (and bikes/luggage) per trip.

Are you looking for something fun to do? Take a pottery lesson at Kingston Ceramics Studio! In a 1 hour lesson you will watch a demo, and throw two pots on the wheel with guidance. You will choose one glaze and the pot will be fired and ready for pick up within a month. Firing for one of the two pots is included, student's choice. Shipping is extra. No pacemakers at the wheel, please.

Explore the past, present, and future of Historic Reher's Bakery. Visit the Retail Shop ca 1959 to learn about Sunday mornings mid-century, when Kingstonians converged here to pick up rolls for breakfast on their way home from church. In the oven room, explore historic bakery equipment and hear how Frank Reher and his six children ran this business for 80 years.