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Poughkeepsie is in the Hudson River Valley region, midway between the core of the New York metropolitan area and the state capital of Albany. It is a principal city of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area which belongs to the New York combined statistical area.
Poughkeepsie, city, seat of Dutchess county, eastern New York, U.S. It lies on the east bank of the Hudson River (there bridged to Highland), 75 miles (121 km) north of New York City.
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- Marist College. One of the most popular and best things to do in Poughkeepsie, NY is visiting Marist College. This vibrant campus is ridiculously gorgeous, thanks to its eye-catching buildings, large grassy areas, and prime location on the Hudson River.
- Walkway Over the Hudson. Once a railway bridge that was built across the Hudson in 1889, the Walkway Over the Hudson has long since become the world’s longest pedestrian bridge at a cool, 1.28 miles long.
- Vassar College. Believe it or not, Marist College isn’t the only college in town. In fact, Vassar College is also in the area and this gorgeous campus is also worth a visit.
- Overlook Drive-In Theatre. Okay, I know this is slightly confusing. I mean, I’m telling you that one of the best things to do in Poughkeepsie NY is to go to the Overlook Drive-in Theatre, and then I’m showing you a picture of a sign for Hyde Park Drive-in instead.
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Poughkeepsie (/ p ə ˈ k ɪ p s i / pə-KIP-see), officially the Town of Poughkeepsie, is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 45,471.
- Visit the colleges. Poughkeepsie is home to three major colleges – Marist College, Vassar College, and the Culinary Institute of America. Whether you’re looking at universities for yourself or you’re long out of school, take a drive through the school campuses.
- Take a tour of Samuel Morse Locust Grove Estate. The man. The code. The revolutionary communication method he created. Samuel Morse was an American artist and inventor who developed the electric telegraph and, later, Morse Code, along with his friend Alfred Vail in the 1830s.
- Walk along the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. As you might know, one of my favorite free things to do in New York City is walk the High Line.
- Visit Poughkeepsie’s Public Parks. In addition to Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie has many other parks where you can spend some time outside. Just under the Walkway, you can find Upper Landing Park, which has the seasonal, 21-story, ADA compliance glass elevator to take patrons up so they can experience the Walkway.
Located about halfway between New York City and Albany, Poughkeepsie is a picturesque town on the east bank of the Hudson River. It offers outdoor adventure, breathtaking views, rich history, and delicious farm-to-table eateries. Here’s how to spend an incredible long weekend in Poughkeepsie, New York.
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