{"id":67806,"date":"2019-09-02T06:31:04","date_gmt":"2019-09-02T10:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=67806"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:48:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:48:09","slug":"a-walking-tour-of-poughkeepsies-art-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/67806\/a-walking-tour-of-poughkeepsies-art-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"A Walking Tour of Poughkeepsie\u2019s Art Scene"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

At the end of Metro-North\u2019s Hudson line, lies the \u201cQueen City of the Hudson.\u201d Poughkeepsie<\/a> is perhaps best known for being the gateway to the impressive Walkway Over the Hudson or a stopping point on the way to the Culinary Institute of America<\/a> in Hyde Park. Alongside those key attractions, Poughkeepsie also offers hidden gems, many of which come from the arts community. From murals to galleries to hands-on workshops, here\u2019s where you can find art in Poughkeepsie NY. Scroll to the bottom to find a map to guide your tour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Murals of Poughkeepsie<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kick off your journey by viewing the city\u2019s impressive murals. From the train station, walk south to Main Street and make sure to walk under the Route 9 overpass where you\u2019ll find the colorful and welcoming Poughkeepsie Gateway Mural by Risa Tochigi aka Boogie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n