What to do in Poughkeepsie, NY

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Poughkeepsie Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Poughkeepsie has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Poughkeepsie is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Poughkeepsie to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Poughkeepsie Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Poughkeepsie.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Poughkeepsie attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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What to do in Poughkeepsie


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Arlington

You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and art galleries in Arlington. You might want to make time for a stop at Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center or Vassar Golf Course.

Arlington
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Crown Heights

Visitors to Crown Heights enjoy its coffeehouses, and if you want to do some exploring, Hudson River is worth a stop.

Crown Heights
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Red Oaks Mill

The river views, waterfalls, and breweries are just a few things travelers enjoy about Red Oaks Mill. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Poughkeepsie Galleria or Bardavon 1869 Opera House.

Red Oaks Mill
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Union Street Historic District

When in Union Street Historic District, you can plan a visit to Mid-Hudson Civic Center and Bardavon 1869 Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Union Street Historic District

 

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