<p>While visiting Kingston to ride the&nbsp;Catskill Mountain Railroad, Newsday travel writer Carissa Kellman checks out what else this charming Hudson Valley town has to offer.</p>


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Ride the Catskill Mountain Railroad and explore nearby Kingston

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Fly through vibrant colors aboard the Catskill Mountain Railroad in the Hudson Valley and spend the day in historic Kingston.

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