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The Limestone City
About Kingston
Kingston sits on the northeastern end of Lake Ontario at the beginning of the St. Lawrence River. The city lies between the Prince Edward County and Thousand Islands tourist regions, serving as a gateway to both areas. It is nicknamed the "Limestone City" due to its many heritage buildings constructed using local stone.
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Milestones
Milestones is a bar and grill located in the Sydenham neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in Kingston
28 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Ambassador Resort Hotel
The Ambassador Resort Hotel is located at 1550 Princess Street.
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Confederation Place Hotel
Confederation Place Hotel is located at 237 Ontario St.
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kingston
Hampton Inn by Hilton Kingston is located at 125 Innovation Drive. It offers accommodation for travelers in the area.
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Hotel on Wolfe Island
Hotel on Wolfe Island is located at 1237 Main Street. It serves as a lodging option for visitors to the area.
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Kingston Marriott
The Kingston Marriott is a hotel located at 285 King Street East.
Best Restaurants in Kingston
116 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Casa Domenico
Casa Domenico serves Italian cuisine in the Sydenham neighborhood.
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Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse
Dianne's Fish Shack & Smokehouse is a seafood restaurant located in the Sydenham neighborhood.
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Gladstone's Bar & Grill
Gladstone's Bar & Grill is a restaurant located in the University District.
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Golden Viet Thai Restaurant
Golden Viet Thai Restaurant serves Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in the Sydenham neighborhood.
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Harper's Burger Bar
Harper's Burger Bar serves burgers in the Sydenham neighborhood.
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Izumo Japanese Restaurant
Izumo Japanese Restaurant serves Japanese cuisine in the University District.
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Jack Astor's
Jack Astor's is an American restaurant located in the Sydenham neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Kingston
24 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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CRAVE Coffee House & Bakery
CRAVE Coffee House & Bakery is a café located in the Sydenham neighborhood. It serves as a local coffee shop for residents and visitors.
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Columbus Cafe and Co
Columbus Cafe and Co is a café located in the University District.
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Common Ground Coffeehouse
Common Ground Coffeehouse is a coffee shop located in the University District.
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Kingston Coffee House
Kingston Coffee House is a café located in the Sydenham neighborhood.
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The Library Cafe
The Library Cafe operates as a café in the University District.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Kingston
23 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Kingston Brewing Company
Kingston Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Sydenham neighborhood.
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Sir John's Public House
Sir John's Public House is a bar located in the Sydenham neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Kingston
18 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Agnes Queen’s Art Gallery
Located in the University District, Agnes Queen’s Art Gallery is an attraction on the campus of Queen's University. The gallery has received awards for its exhibitions from organizations including the Canada Council for the Arts.
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Bellevue House
Located in the University District, Bellevue House served as the residence of Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, from 1848 to 1849.
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Bellevue House Visitors Centre
Bellevue House Visitors Centre serves as an attraction in the University District.
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Canada's Penitentiary Museum
Canada's Penitentiary Museum is an attraction located in Portsmouth.
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Martello Alley
Martello Alley is an attraction located in the Sydenham neighborhood.
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Miller Museum of Geology
The Miller Museum of Geology is an attraction located in the University District.
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PumpHouse Museum
The PumpHouse Museum is an attraction located in the Sydenham neighborhood.
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Ann Baillie Building
Located in the University District, the Ann Baillie Building houses the Canadian Museum of Health Care. The museum covers medical history from the 18th century to the modern era.
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Murney Tower
Located in Sydenham, Murney Tower is an attraction dating back to January 1846. This Martello tower was constructed during the Oregon Crisis, a border dispute between British North America and the United States.
Best Shops in Kingston
60 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Campus Bookstore
Campus Bookstore serves as a local shop in the University District.
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Fifth Field Company
Fifth Field Company is a shop located in the University District.
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The Goodway Thrift Store
The Goodway Thrift Store is a shop located in the Kingscourt neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Kingston
76 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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John Machin Park
John Machin Park is a green space located in the Greenwood Park neighborhood.
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Lake Ontario Park
Lake Ontario Park is a municipal park situated in the Portsmouth neighborhood. It sits on the east side of Cataraqui Bay along the shore of Lake Ontario.
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Starr Reid Park
Starr Reid Park is a green space located in the Rideau Heights neighborhood.
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Alwington Place Park
Alwington Place Park is a green space located in the Portsmouth neighborhood.
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