{"id":48840,"date":"2015-04-20T18:09:07","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T22:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=48840"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:14:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:14:20","slug":"poughkeepsie-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/48840\/poughkeepsie-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Off Here: Things to do in Poughkeepsie, New York"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once down-and-out, Poughkeepsie is working hard to revitalize itself. Lovers of the quaint should look elsewhere, because despite a fresh coat of paint, Poughkeepsie retains a spoonful of grit. This rough-around-the-edges quality won\u2019t deter city slickers. A slew of attractions, eateries and businesses have recently opened, so this town is ripe for explorations. It only takes 90 minutes to get here via Metro-North<\/a>, making it an inexpensive and easy day trip from NYC.<\/p>\n

The Best Things to Do in Poughkeepsie<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Walkway Over the Hudson<\/b><\/h3>\n


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2. Mid-Hudson Children\u2019s Museum<\/b><\/h3>\n


\n<\/b>The Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum is a fabulous destination for families with children ages 0-6. They offer exhibits that get kids moving, exploring, building, pretending, collaborating, creating and discovering.\u00a0Nearly everything is hands-on with a focus on nature, science, literacy, art and music. Little visitors will be having such a ball they will never notice that they are developing foundational learning skills as they play.\u00a0It\u2019s all just steps away from the train station, in the heart of the rejuvenated Hudson Riverfront neighborhood.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0<\/b>Self-Guided Arts Tour\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Every year, new works of art pop up in Poughkeepsie both in traditional galleries and on the walls of buildings. Follow this self-guided walking tour of Poughkeepsie’s art scene<\/a> to discover murals on underpasses and even in plazas throughout downtown Poughkeepsie. Plus, a new resurgence of artists behind the #POUGHtential movement are working to add classes, exhibitions, and festivals to the city’s repertoire of events.<\/p>\n

4. Visit The FDR Presidential Library and Museum<\/b><\/h3>\n


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The Eats + Drinks<\/span>
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5. Mill House Brewing Company<\/b><\/h3>\n


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6.The Culinary Institute of America<\/b><\/h3>\n


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7. Locust Grove<\/strong><\/h3>\n


\n<\/b>The Hudson Valley is noted for its grand homes, where assorted Roosevelts and Vanderbilts once romped. Locust Grove<\/a> was the home of inventor Samuel Morse (Morse Code), and is one of the area\u2019s lesser-known estates. It is comprised of a 40-room Italianate villa, elegant gardens and five miles of scenic hiking trails for public enjoyment. It\u2019s two miles from the train station, so you may pedal or walk. If you prefer a four-wheel ride, cabs wait at the train station.<\/p>\n

How to get to Poughkeepsie from NYC<\/b><\/h3>\n