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Kingston Retro Day Trip: A Nostalgic Escape Through Time & Taste

🇨🇦 Kingston Retro Day Trip: A Nostalgic Escape Through Time & Taste 🏰🍷 Craving a day of 19th-century charm, lake breezes, and culinary delights? Just 2.5 hours from Toronto, Kingston—Ontario’s limestone-clad gem—delivers the perfect blend of history and hedonism. Here’s your curated guide to a slow, savory, and supremely photogenic getaway. 🍎 Stop 1: The Big Apple (Colborne) 📍 262 Orchard Rd, 1hr from Toronto 🍏 Must-Do’s: • Giant Apple Pie: Shareable size with flaky crust ($12) • Petting Zoo: Alpacas, peacocks & mini horses (free entry) • Hard Cider Tasting: Try “Pomme d’Or” ($6/sample) 📸 Photo Ops: • The 30-foot apple sculpture (classic roadside kitsch) • Red barn at golden hour (rustic Americana vibes) 🏛️ Stop 2: Kingston’s Historic Core 🚶♀️ Self-Guided Walking Tour: 1. City Hall: Free tours at 11AM (ask about the ghost of Sir John A. Macdonald) 2. Engine 1095: 1913 steam locomotive + vintage railcar 3. Martello Alley: Hidden art lane with local ceramics ☕ Coffee Break: Northside Espresso’s lavender latte + maple scone ⛴️ Stop 3: Gananoque Boat Line 📍 Departs Gananoque (30mins from Kingston) 🚢 Cruise Picks: • 1-Hour Express: Zavikon Island’s tiny international bridge ($35) • 3-Hour Boldt Castle: Fairytale mansion (US passport/visa required) 🌅 Pro Tip: Book the 4PM cruise for sunset reflections on the St. Lawrence 🍽️ Stop 4: Tango Nuevo (Spanish Tapas) 📍 284 Princess St, Kingston 🔥 Order This: • Patatas Bravas (crispy, smoky, $9) • Gambas al Ajillo (garlic shrimp + crusty bread, $18) • Sangria Pitcher (white or red, $28) 💃 Vibe: Stone cellar with flamenco music—like Barcelona in Ontario 📸 Instagram Hotspots 1. City Hall’s spiral staircase (shoot upward for drama) 2. Engine 1095 + golden-hour backlighting 3. Boat deck selfies with 1000 Islands as backdrop ⏳ Suggested Timeline Time Activity 9:00 AM Depart Toronto 10:30 AM The Big Apple 12:00 PM Kingston historic walk 3:00 PM Gananoque cruise 6:00 PM Tango Nuevo dinner 8:00 PM Drive home (playlist: Gordon Lightfoot) #KingstonDayTrip #OntarioHistory #FoodieTravel

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Kingston Retro Day Trip: A Nostalgic Escape Through Time & Taste

🇨🇦 Kingston Retro Day Trip: A Nostalgic Escape Through Time & Taste 🏰🍷 Craving a day of 19th-century charm, lake breezes, and culinary delights? Just 2.5 hours from Toronto, Kingston—Ontario’s limestone-clad gem—delivers the perfect blend of history and hedonism. Here’s your curated guide to a slow, savory, and supremely photogenic getaway. 🍎 Stop 1: The Big Apple (Colborne) 📍 262 Orchard Rd, 1hr from Toronto 🍏 Must-Do’s: • Giant Apple Pie: Shareable size with flaky crust ($12) • Petting Zoo: Alpacas, peacocks & mini horses (free entry) • Hard Cider Tasting: Try “Pomme d’Or” ($6/sample) 📸 Photo Ops: • The 30-foot apple sculpture (classic roadside kitsch) • Red barn at golden hour (rustic Americana vibes) 🏛️ Stop 2: Kingston’s Historic Core 🚶♀️ Self-Guided Walking Tour: 1. City Hall: Free tours at 11AM (ask about the ghost of Sir John A. Macdonald) 2. Engine 1095: 1913 steam locomotive + vintage railcar 3. Martello Alley: Hidden art lane with local ceramics ☕ Coffee Break: Northside Espresso’s lavender latte + maple scone ⛴️ Stop 3: Gananoque Boat Line 📍 Departs Gananoque (30mins from Kingston) 🚢 Cruise Picks: • 1-Hour Express: Zavikon Island’s tiny international bridge ($35) • 3-Hour Boldt Castle: Fairytale mansion (US passport/visa required) 🌅 Pro Tip: Book the 4PM cruise for sunset reflections on the St. Lawrence 🍽️ Stop 4: Tango Nuevo (Spanish Tapas) 📍 284 Princess St, Kingston 🔥 Order This: • Patatas Bravas (crispy, smoky, $9) • Gambas al Ajillo (garlic shrimp + crusty bread, $18) • Sangria Pitcher (white or red, $28) 💃 Vibe: Stone cellar with flamenco music—like Barcelona in Ontario 📸 Instagram Hotspots 1. City Hall’s spiral staircase (shoot upward for drama) 2. Engine 1095 + golden-hour backlighting 3. Boat deck selfies with 1000 Islands as backdrop ⏳ Suggested Timeline Time Activity 9:00 AM Depart Toronto 10:30 AM The Big Apple 12:00 PM Kingston historic walk 3:00 PM Gananoque cruise 6:00 PM Tango Nuevo dinner 8:00 PM Drive home (playlist: Gordon Lightfoot) #KingstonDayTrip #OntarioHistory #FoodieTravel

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