Ulster Performing Arts Center
The Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC), originally the Broadway Theater and Community Theatre, is located on Broadway in Kingston, New York, United States. It goes back to 1927. Worth the trip, the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt is 12 mi off.
A theatre inside Kingston
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Kingston
Ulster Performing Arts Center is inside Kingston, which has 18 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1927
Ulster Performing Arts Center dates from 1927. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Ulster Performing Arts Center
The Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC), originally the Broadway Theater and Community Theatre, is located on Broadway in Kingston, New York, United States. A Classical Revival building built in 1926, it is the only unaltered pre-World War II theater left in the city, and one of only three from that era in the Hudson Valley. It is also the largest proscenium theater between Manhattan and Albany.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1927
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1979)
Where to base yourself for Ulster Performing Arts Center
The closest lodging is in Kingston (18) and Rhinebeck (15).
- 1Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt
- 2Vanderbilt Mansion
- 3Olana State Historic Site
- 4Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
- 5Kaaterskill Falls
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ulster Performing Arts Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | in town | — | 18 8 hotels · 1 motel · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 23,942 | $316K | C |
| Rhinebeck | 5 mi east | 10 min | 15 1 hotel · 2 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs | 7,658 | $522K | — |
| Saugerties | 11 mi north | 15 min | 23 10 hotels · 1 motel · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 19,393 | $335K | A− |
| Ulster | 3 mi north | 5 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 motels | 12,646 | $301K | C+ |
| Hyde Park | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 15 4 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 21,394 | $331K | A |
| Rosendale | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 10 2 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 5,689 | $326K | A+ |
| Rhinebeck | 5 mi east | 5 min | 8 8 inns & B&Bs | 2,588 | $493K | A |
| Hunter 63% vacation homes | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 38 17 hotels · 1 motel · 8 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,994 | $314K | A− |
Day trip from
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Ulster Performing Arts Center
All of these are within 63 miles.
Big draw37 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
112 mi National Historic SiteHome of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site102K visitors a year
210 mi National Historic SiteVanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site295K visitors a year
63 mi LandmarkFerncliff Cemetery
322 mi MuseumOlana State Historic Site412 mi MuseumFranklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
518 mi WaterfallKaaterskill Falls
37 mi Stadium & arenaMichie StadiumPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: Crunch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site: Daderot, Public domain · Ferncliff Cemetery: Anthony22 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Olana State Historic Site: Netniks, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kaaterskill Falls: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Michie Stadium: John Pellino, Public domain
Your questions on Ulster Performing Arts Center
Is Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston?
Yes. It’s inside Kingston, NY.
When is the best time to visit Ulster Performing Arts Center?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Ulster Performing Arts Center from Oyster Bay and Jersey City?
About 82 miles south of Oyster Bay and about 84 miles south of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ulster Performing Arts Center?
New York Stewart (SWF), about 30 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albany (ALB), about 58 miles.
Where should I stay near Ulster Performing Arts Center?
Kingston (in town, 18 places to stay), Rhinebeck (5 mi, 15 places to stay) and Saugerties (11 mi, 23 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Kingston
There are no tips yet, so start one in Kingston’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.