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Kingston is a picturesque upstate New York City along the Hudson River that not only offers a chance to connect with nature but is also the place to go to delight your artistic and culinary senses. Kingston is 91 miles north of New York City and is steeped in New York State and American history.

Kingston was the third colony by the Dutch in the Hudson Valley region when it was called New Netherland. Kingston became the first capital of New York in 1977 and was subsequently burned later that year, by British troops marching up from New York City after the Battle of Saratoga. The city holds a celebration every other year and a re-enactment of the British burning the city. It is a theatrical performance that spreads throughout Kingston, like the fire that once destroyed it before it was rebuilt. Kingston has three recognized areas, the Stockdale District, which is its Uptown area, a Midtown area and a Downtown area, known as the Roundout. If you are heading to Kingston for fun you’re going to want to check out the art scene in the Roundabout and RentACarNow.com can help you find the best prices on rental cars in Kingston.

The downtown section of Kingston is as eclectic and creative of an arts scene that you can find north of SOHO. The Arts Society of Kingston is a regional center for the arts which presents a diverse range of visual art exhibitions, performances, workshops and classes for the benefit of artists, art-lovers and the community of the Hudson Valley. Throughout the year you can see exhibitions from renowned New York state artists, like Richard Morris and Hank Vanderbeek. There are at least eight other art galleries that line the waterfront area in the downtown district of Kingston. Whenever you are visiting Kingston, you’re sure to find an exhibit being displayed in a downtown gallery that will pique your interest.

The midtown section of Kingston is its largest area in Kingston and is the center of the business community as well as being home to a few Hudson Valley artists. The uptown district has a quaint, old-fashioned feel to it as its buildings resemble an antique design. The buildings downtown display a Victorian architecture and in the Stockade section, many 17th century stone buildings are still standing.

There are many parks for outdoor activities when you visit Kingston and the city’s parks dept. offers guided kayaking tours of the city along the Hudson River or Roundout Creek. There are many kayak options where you can experience the serenity of the creek and take in the splendor of the Hudson River.

Whether you are planning a vacation to Kingston, enjoying a romantic getaway or visiting friends, RentACarNow.com can help you find the lowest prices on rental cars in Kingston for companies like Hertz, Avis and Budget.