
Kingston is a scenic 30 minute ferry ride from Edmonds. A rip-roaring lumber town 100 years ago, it's quieter now as the constant whine of the sawmill has been given way to the occasional blast of a ferry whistle.
Founded in 1853 by Benjamin Bannister, the father of Kingston, the community was originally known as Apple Tree Cove. Now the social and economic center of the north end of the Peninsula, Kingston features its own community center, theater groups and shopping district. Stroll the tiny town and enjoy the waterfront ambiance, cozy cafes and quaint shops.