Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Poughkeepsie

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Poughkeepsie

Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
4.8 (3829 ratings)5 (471 ratings)
Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksState Parks
Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park
Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park
4.7 (552 ratings)4.5 (14 ratings)
Dock with water sports from kayaking & paddleboarding, plus picknicking & barbecuing.
23 Long Dock Rd, Beacon, NY 12508, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Madam Brett Homestead Museum
Madam Brett Homestead Museum
4.3 (8 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings)
Homestead built in 1709 & lived in by 7 family generations with original furniture, art & gardens.
50 Van Nydeck Ave, Beacon, NY 12508, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4.8 (1570 ratings)4.5 (1119 ratings)
Estate of the former president, featuring a historic, federal-style home, library & museum.
4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA
National parkSights & LandmarksHistorical placeHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
4.7 (1441 ratings)4.5 (1009 ratings)
Frederick W. Vanderbilt's 54-room, beaux arts house museum offers a visitor center & guided tours.
119 Vanderbilt Park Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
4.8 (73 ratings)4.5 (115 ratings)
This 65-room Gilded Age mansion in Mills-Norrie State Park hosts guided tours, events & concerts.
75 Mills Mansion Drive, US-1, Staatsburg, NY 12580, USA
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Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
4.8 (73 ratings)4.5 (115 ratings)
This 65-room Gilded Age mansion in Mills-Norrie State Park hosts guided tours, events & concerts.
75 Mills Mansion Drive, US-1, Staatsburg, NY 12580, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksMuseumArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
4.8 (3829 ratings)5 (471 ratings)
Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksState Parks
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
4.7 (1441 ratings)4.5 (1009 ratings)
Frederick W. Vanderbilt's 54-room, beaux arts house museum offers a visitor center & guided tours.
119 Vanderbilt Park Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites

Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Poughkeepsie

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
4.8 (1570 ratings)4.5 (1119 ratings)
Estate of the former president, featuring a historic, federal-style home, library & museum.
4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA
National parkSights & LandmarksHistorical placeHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
4.8 (73 ratings)4.5 (115 ratings)
This 65-room Gilded Age mansion in Mills-Norrie State Park hosts guided tours, events & concerts.
75 Mills Mansion Drive, US-1, Staatsburg, NY 12580, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksMuseumArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
4.7 (1441 ratings)4.5 (1009 ratings)
Frederick W. Vanderbilt's 54-room, beaux arts house museum offers a visitor center & guided tours.
119 Vanderbilt Park Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Poughkeepsie

Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
4.8 (3829 ratings)5 (471 ratings)
Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksState Parks
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
Staatsburgh State Historic Site
4.8 (73 ratings)4.5 (115 ratings)
This 65-room Gilded Age mansion in Mills-Norrie State Park hosts guided tours, events & concerts.
75 Mills Mansion Drive, US-1, Staatsburg, NY 12580, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksMuseumArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
4.7 (1441 ratings)4.5 (1009 ratings)
Frederick W. Vanderbilt's 54-room, beaux arts house museum offers a visitor center & guided tours.
119 Vanderbilt Park Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Poughkeepsie

3.2 (5 reviews)
Family getaway with Indoor Heated Pool
Guest Suite · 10 Guests · 5 Bedrooms
$995 /night*
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Holiday Inn Poughkeepsie, an IHG Hotel
Hotel
$198 /night
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4.0 (634 reviews)
Americas Best Value Inn New Paltz
Motel
$175 /night
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