the trolley musume is a great place and the inside of the musume looks really festive all decorated…read morefor halloween the staff did a great job and they are very helpful and friendly

My wife and I first came here during the pandemic but we only looked around quickly, but for my…read morebirthday we decided to come back with our toddler. As a railfan hopping to learn about trolleys, I was very disappointed with the whole experience. First off, their phone message said that they opened at 11AM so when we arrived a little early and couldn't get in I was confused. I called them from the parking lot and someone answered, told me they were in a Board meeting, the message was wrong, and that they didn't actually open until 12. So, we killed time in the area. Second, to get to the "museum" you have to climb steps. A lot. I am young and didn't mind but this isn't an easy musem to access. And once you are inside, it is underwhelming. It was pretty dark overall inside. They have a gift shop of sorts, with stuff for sale scattered all over. A G scale trolley track was along the ceiling but it wasn't running. A non-operational section of an O scale layout was in the back corner but it was torn up and in disarray and featured diesel engines, not trolleys. A part of a donated transit bus cab was available for kid cameo pictures. A movie was playing in a back corner, near a storage bin for some Brio trains. And they had some displays on the wall. As a train museum it was bad, but as a Trolley museum it was worse. I didn't learn much of anything about trolleys, and most of what was inside including the toys for sale were just general train things. Third, moving outside they have a collection of transportation equipment in various stages of display and decay. I counted two transit buses, five different types of rapid transit/subway (two you could go into, that was neat), one whitcomb diesel engine, and a couple random pieces of stuff. Including the vehicle we rode in, there were two "trolleys" total that I could see and one of those was a PCC car. From what I could see, they are a transportation museum, not a trolley muesum. Fourth, the ride. They said it ran every hour on the hour. We boarded at 12:15 and then went the short distance into town. We sat in town about 10 minutes (we were told they were training a new crew member) and then we rode back to the museum and stopped again. Finally, we trundled out to the end of the pier and arrived at 1PM. We got off and had a picnic lunch and picked up the next trolley at 2PM. The ride was just okay. I don't know a lick about Kingston and would loved to have heard someone tell us about the area we were passing through; or the history of trolleys in the area; or a bit of information about trolley we were riding (like why it had belt driven wheels, or why it wasn't running on overhead catenary, etc.) Or why we should care about the museum and/or the area itself. The three emplyees standing in the front of the car blocked all view out the front... which arguably is just as interesting as out the sides. In sum, if this is supposed to be a trolley museum it should be a MUSEUM about TROLLEYS. The first part requires there to be a public education element. If it is only supposd to be a form of public transportation from the village to to the pier that is fine with me... it is a neat idea. But that isn't a museum. And, if its focus is supposed to be trolleys (as its name implies) it is struggling with that. I know why they don't have overhead catenary and why the car was running on diesel, but does the public? Do they (museum and/or public) care about this distinction? I dunno, but after driving an hour to get here I was disappoitned. Now, the staff were very friendly. They let Harrison pet their dog inside the museum (!), they let him stomp on the foot bell lever in the trolley, and they made him feel welcome. And they thoughfully opened the trolley windows during the ride and the breeze felt great. But those were the highlights of the visit.

In a humble historic building is a treasure of an exhibit with fantastic photos, music, workable…read moremodels and what fun i had with my 96 year old mom! The owner/staff were overly accommodating and we had the place to ourselves in an off day. We both highly recommend it.

A terrific historic museum in heart of High Falls- the stone building used to be the famous Depuy…read moreCanal restaurant....now it is lovingly and impeccably restored...and has terrific exhibits and art. Fun for the entire family. Watch for special theatrical onsite events. Halloween offers the Haunted Canal by a troupe of young actors...Don't miss this amazing place!

Had the best experience at this railway museum. It's like taking a trip back in time with so many…read morecool artifacts and photos of the old railroad station. The volunteers and tour guide were very sweet to me and my son. All so enthusiastic to share the history and explore the caboose. It's free but donation based and really was a cool place to see how the Catskills railway used to be!

This place is completely volunteer-run, which is awesome. I admire their dedication. Everyone here…read moreis very knowledgeable about trains (both here and otherwise), and is very willing to answer any questions. I have been here quite a few times, and I will definitely be back again. I even have their hat! (It's a great hat.)

First time trying rail explorers and had a great time: friendly and energetic staff, good weather,…read moreclean equipment and chairs, nice views. We booked a few months in advance and glad we did because it was sold out the week of. You can either be in a two seater or a four seater. Check in and parking were easy once we arrived but beware that there's no cell service in the area. Staff were fantastic and really do impact the customer experience. Sam and others were spirited and seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs. This trail was 8 miles, 4 miles out and 4 miles back. Most of the time you're detached from other bikes but when crossing a major road, everyone had to be attached. If everyone is pedaling, it should be physically doable to go at a good pace, but it was not a stroll in the park either, which I liked. The person on the right controls the brakes. On the ride, you'll see a body of water, trees, hyped Phoenicia diner and just enjoy being in nature. There is shade throughout so even if it's a warm day, you'll probably still be okay. And didn't have any issues with mosquitoes either. They do provide large umbrellas for the weather and a basket to hold your belongings on the bike. When you reach 4 miles, there's a little break and patio chairs to sit, while they turn the bikes around. If you're in the front at the start, you'll be in the back to end. From start to finish, it was about 2 hours with waiting and stopping. They have bathrooms in a small camper facility that's pretty cramped and also a bathroom in the nearby railroad museum. Stop by the Ashokan Reservoir or explore neighboring towns if you have time.

This is a unique experience. Be warned, there is 0 cell service. They have WiFi at the station but…read moreafter that it's nothing. The route is scenic, especially if the weather is nice. The staff are awesome. Getting coordinated and all is very easy. All you do is follow a few simple rules and pedal. The little museum on site has actual private bathrooms in case you don't want to use the fancy porta potty there. Not a bad idea to bring water and a snack for the little break. Your tail end will likely hurt a bit from this. Bring a cushion or something if you have one. It's great for all ages. The power assisted pedaling is very easy

Found this gem on the Dutchess County Tourism web page calendar. We are only 45 minutes away, so…read moredecided to do it just to break up a fall Sunday afternoon. Had a great time! The farm market didn't hold back on the samples, great cheese, meats, spirits, and lots of local info. Local businesses seemed genuinely happy to have us. Tips: Pay attention to forecast! This is rain or shine and 90% outdoors. We had sun, snow, clouds and wind. Dress appropriately. Don't assume the schedule will hold true. The pace is set by the group members. If some lag, the time will run on. (Not that that's a bad thing....we enjoyed our pace.) Overall a great time. If your are nearby or planning to visit, I would put it on the to do list. Hope it expands to other towns!

What a great way to get to know towns in the Hudson Valley. Our tour was in Rhinebeck and we…read more started at the Farm Market where we sampled an assortment of local cheeses, sausage, pickles, spirits and more. Our walk through Rhinebeck included sampling the best pizza I ever had, gourmet olive oils, balsamic vinegars and sea salts, breads, beers, and chocolates. We also had a chance to go into some of the unique shops Rhinebeck has to offer. Rhinebeck is a charming town and our tour guide enhanced the experience by filling us in on some of the local history. The shop owners were glad to see us and bent over backwards to welcome us. Make sure to bring a bag or backpack of some sort in case you want to purchase some of the great food you sample. We walked, ate and drank our way through Rhinebeck. It is a wonderful way to spend a day and I look forward to our next tour in another town but I also look forward to going back to Rhinebeck since it has so much to offer.

A very well done old school o scale 2 rail layout!!…read more We have been in this same location our entire life span of 88 years!

They are open to the public on weekends in November. There is a small donation of $6 per adult to…read moreget in, which helps with the upkeep of this sweet museum. If you like trains, or just like miniatures, you need to come here. We try to get here every year when they are open to the public. It's jus a really cool place to go and spend 1/2 hour or so.

Hot and buggy the day we went but very cool place to walk around and see sculptures, gardens, etc…read more We didn't go inside the house, but unique from the outside.

It moved to 80 smith avenue in Kingston ny 12401 ( midtown corner grand street !!!) - amazing art /…read moreevents / outdoor cinema / dance / performance / mostly outdoor