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Kingston
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Of the various towns on the fringes of the mountains,
KINGSTON
is one of the most pleasant and convenient places to stop. An agreeable mix of well-preserved old houses and neat little businesses lines
Greenand Crown streets
at the center of town, much of which dates from the late eighteenth century, when Kingston played a vital political and military role in the fight for American independence.
Kingston is very easy to reach - it's just off I-87 (exit 19), and Adirondack Trailways buses heading north from New York City stop ten minutes' walk from the center. The town's two
visitor centers
, on Clinton Avenue (tel 845/331-9506,
) and Broadway (tel 845/331-7517), have leaflets for suggested walking tours around the historic sights. If you want to
stay
, the large
Holiday Inn
, 503 Washington Ave (tel 845/338-0400; $100-130), is probably the best value, complete with sauna, pool and games area, though its rates rise on summer weekends. The
Market Basket Deli
, 308 Wall St (tel 845/338-2755), serves fresh breads and bagels, while the town's brewpub, the
Woodstock Brewing Co
, 20 St James St (tel 845/331-2810), does good big platters of food as well as a range of home-brewed ale. Further
food and drink
options can be found across the river in Rhinebeck. Other useful information
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United States,
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