Various shops and office buildings
The Roundout is now a vibrant community where, especially on the weekend, you will find people walking around visiting shops and sampling the varied cuisine at the many new restaurants.
This was once a separate village but in 1872 became part of Kingston which as you might know was the first capital of New York.
This area was well suited for commerce because of the location; situated near the Roundout Creek and Hudson River. This was a thriving community. Economic growth went hand in hand with access to the most popular mode of transportation at the time, shipping. From this area was shipped cement, bricks, and bluestone items necessary for building in areas such as New York City.
The Mansion House Hotel was also a place where travellers would stop over to be refreshed. Today the Mansion House Hotel is now Mariner's Habour, a restaurant where visitors can disembark from their boats or yachts to enjoy the restaurant's famous seafood. Up the road can also be found the Steel House, once a steel company on the canal it is now a restaurant and a popular place for weddings because of the views of the Hudson River. Some wedding parties have been known to take a boat from nearby Rhinebeck and dock right along the restaurant.
Just across from the Steel House can be found the Trolley Museum, and close by is the Hudson River Maritime museum.
It is also possible to take a dinner cruise down the Hudson River and enjoy a spectacular view of the countryside. In the summer, you will see people dining near the water in the area called West Strand Park. There are outdoor bands and other celebrations occurng all season.
Not to be overlooked are the many small shops. So, after dining stop in to take a look at the wares.
This is a great place to visit, so come by boat or the Thruway. It is also located about 10-15 minutes from Red Hook and Rhinebeck and also a short drive to Woodstock.
Mariner's Harbor -Restaurant Hudson River Maritime Museum
Steel House - Restaurant Shops and Restaurants
A view of one of the streets Boat Display next to Museum
Trolley Museum Place to catch a tour down the Hudson River
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