Poughkeepsie, United States

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Alternative names: Founded: 1686 (338 years ago)Population: 30.4 thous.Area: 5.72 mi²Maximum elevation: 380 ftCoordinates: 41°42'4"N, 73°55'39"W
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Poughkeepsie Top Attractions

Poughkeepsie Attractions - What to See and Explore

Poughkeepsie offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, Walkway over the Hudson, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Bardavon 1869 Opera House. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Museum • Children's museum

    Mid-Hudson Children's Museum

    Nestled in the scenic Hudson Valley, the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum stands as an engaging beacon of learning and fun for young minds in Poughkeepsie, New York. This family-friendly destination is an ideal spot for children to explore, play, and discover through...

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    Bridge

    Walkway over the Hudson

    The Walkway over the Hudson is a steel cantilever bridge spanning the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie, New York, on the east bank and Highland, New York, on the west bank.

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    Bridge

    Mid-Hudson Bridge

    The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge is a toll suspension bridge which carries US 44 and NY 55 across the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland in the state of New York.

  • bardavon 1869 opera house poughkeepsie
    Concerts and shows • Concert hall • Theater

    Bardavon 1869 Opera House

    The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, in the downtown district of Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, is the oldest continuously operating theater in New York State. Designed by J.A.

  • our lady of mount carmels church poughkeepsie
    Church

    Our Lady of Mount Carmel's Church

    The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a historic Roman Catholic parish church building located in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.

  • thompson memorial library poughkeepsie
    Library • Gothic Revival architecture

    Thompson Memorial Library

    The Frederick Ferris Thompson Memorial Library is the main library building at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.

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    Museum • History museum • Neo-renaissance architecture

    Locust Grove

    Locust Grove is a National Historic Landmark estate located on US 9 in the Town of Poughkeepsie, New York. The 200-acre park-like estate includes homes, a carriage house, ice house, trails, a flower garden, and vegetable garden, and it overlooks the Hudson River from a bluff.

  • vassar chapel poughkeepsie
    Church

    Vassar Chapel

    The Vassar Chapel, built in 1904, is the main religious building at Vassar College, and is the largest religious edifice in Poughkeepsie, New York.

  • the chance poughkeepsie
    Rock club • Concert hall • Music venue

    The Chance

    The Chance is a concert and theater complex located in downtown Poughkeepsie, New York. The complex consists of four rooms: the Chance Theater, which is the primary concert hall; The Loft, a smaller upstairs concert hall; The Platinum Lounge, a downstairs bar/nightclub; and The Nuddy Irishmen, a downstairs cafe/bar.

  • dutchess county historical society poughkeepsie
    Museum

    Dutchess County Historical Society

    Dutchess County Historical Society, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, was formed in Pleasant Valley, New York May 26, 1914 and received its Charter from the Regents of the University of the State of New York in 1918.

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    Universities and schools

    Marist College

    Marist College is a private liberal arts college in Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1905, Marist was formed by the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious institute, to prepare brothers for their vocations as educators.

  • st marys church poughkeepsie
    Church

    St. Mary's Church

    The Church of St. Mary is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York City. It was established as a parish in 1873. In November 2014, the Archdiocese announced that St. Joseph's Church on Lafayette Place would merge with St. Mary's.

  • clinton house poughkeepsie
    Museum

    Clinton House

    The Clinton House is an 18th-century Georgian stone building in the city of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is a New York State Historic Site and has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a historic place of local significance since 1982.

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    Library

    Adriance Memorial Library

    The Adriance Memorial Library is located on Market Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. It is a stone building in the Classical Revival architectural style erected shortly at the end of the 19th century. In 1982 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • second baptist church poughkeepsie
    Church • Greek Revival architecture

    Second Baptist Church

    The Second Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, is located at the corner of Vassar and Mill streets. It is a wooden building from the late 1830s in the Greek Revival architectural style, the only remaining church in the city in that style.

  • zion memorial chapel poughkeepsie
    Church • New Hamburg

    Zion Memorial Chapel

    Zion Memorial Chapel, now known as St. Nicholas-on-the-Hudson, is an historic Carpenter Gothic style Episcopal church building located at 37 Point Street in New Hamburg, New York, United States. It was built in 1902 as a chapel of nearby Zion Church in Wappingers Falls and became a separate parish in 1983.

  • st pauls episcopal church poughkeepsie
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    St. Paul's Episcopal Church

    St. Paul's Episcopal Church is located at North Hamilton and Mansion streets on the west side of Mansion Square in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. It is a stone church in the Norman-Gothic Revival styles built in the late 19th century.

  • poughkeepsie city hall
    Greek Revival architecture • City hall

    Poughkeepsie City Hall

    Poughkeepsie City Hall is a historic city hall located in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York at 228 Main Street. It was built in 1831 and is a two-story, red brick building with a basement and attic, in the Greek Revival style.

  • first baptist church poughkeepsie
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    First Baptist Church

    The First Baptist Church is an historic American Baptist church located at 164 South Cherry Street in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York.

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Poughkeepsie – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Poughkeepsie, it's worth seeing attractions such as: United States Military Academy (West Point), Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site (Hyde Park), Dia Beacon (Beacon).

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    Museum, Military museum

    United States Military Academy, West Point

    The United States Military Academy, commonly known as West Point, is a fortress of history and tradition situated in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York. Established in 1802, this prestigious institution has been the training ground for America's military leaders for...

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    Former president's home with a museum

    Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park

    Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Dutchess County, New York, the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site offers visitors a unique glimpse into the life of America's 32nd president. This national park not only preserves the Springwood estate, the...

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    Massive museum with modern art

    Dia Beacon, Beacon

    Dia Beacon is the museum for the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960s to the present and is one of the 11 locations and sites they manage. The museum, which opened in 2003, is situated on the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York.

  • franklin d roosevelt presidential library and museum hyde park4.7 miN
    Museum, Historical place, History museum

    Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Hyde Park

    The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum holds the records of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States.

  • fort montgomery26 milesS
    State park, Body of water, Nature and wildlife

    Fort Montgomery, Fort Montgomery

    Fort Montgomery was a fortification built on the west bank of the Hudson River in Highlands, New York by the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

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Best Time To Visit Poughkeepsie

Learn when is the best time to travel to Poughkeepsie weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in July and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in May and July.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Poughkeepsie?

The top attractions to visit in Poughkeepsie are:

What is the best time to visit Poughkeepsie?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in July and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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