Free & Cheap Things to Do in Poughkeepsie, NY

  • The list below includes 170 free or cheap things to do in or near Poughkeepsie, New York, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Trampoline Parks, Bridges and Hiking Trails.
  • From Walking Bridge Over Hudson River to Walkway Over the Hudson, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Poughkeepsie and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyde Park, Beacon, Newburgh and Kingston.
  • The list below includes 170 free or cheap things to do in or near Poughkeepsie, New York, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Trampoline Parks, Bridges and Hiking Trails.
  • From Walking Bridge Over Hudson River to Walkway Over the Hudson, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Poughkeepsie and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyde Park, Beacon, Newburgh and Kingston.
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48.9 Miles
77% 31 votes
Specialty Museums 77 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT MoreLess Info
Built on the site of a vintage railroad switching station, the SoNo Switch Tower Museum is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits. Admission and parking are free, but donations are cheerfully received.
48.9 Miles
- 7 votes
Movie Theaters 64 N Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 MoreLess Info
Featuring full digital projection and sound, Crown Sono Regent is a local movie theater showing the latest Hollywood released films to its guests. Other theater amenities include concessions options, assisted listening devices, and theater rentals.
48.9 Miles
17% 6 votes
Science Museums 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 MoreLess Info
Aimed at kids between the ages of 2 and 6, the Discovery Museum & Planetarium offers a variety of exhibits, activities, and diversions, all with an educational focus. It features both permanent and visiting exhibits.
49.0 Miles
86% 1584 votes
Aquariums 10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 MoreLess Info
Norwalk's The Maritime Aquarium is a large institution featuring amazing and diverse exhibits from around the world. Its most unusual features include a shark touch tank, meerkat habitat, IMAX theater, educational children's camp and a series of exhibits on African marine life.
49.0 Miles
77% 140 votes
Historic Districts Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT 6805 MoreLess Info
Posh Greenwich Avenue offers Connecticut's finest shopping experience. The Avenue and surrounding streets are packed with designer clothing boutiques, antique shops, fine jewelry stores, art galleries, spas and world-class restaurants.
49.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
History Museums 41 North Main Street, Norwalk, CT MoreLess Info
With exhibits featuring the City of Norwalk, Norwalk Museum contains maps, photographs, pottery, letters, manuscripts, signs and a library of over 500 books. The museum offers tours as well as educational programs and lectures.
49.0 Miles
20% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 307 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901 MoreLess Info
As the taping location of daytime shows like Jerry Springer and Maury, Rich Forum Box Office provides visitors with the opportunity to be a part of the live audience for television shows in its theater.
49.1 Miles
86% 22 votes
Specialty Museums 90 Battle Street, Bristol, CT MoreLess Info
Located in Bristol, Connecticut, The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum is a storehouse of vintage horror-movie memorabilia. The works of Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and their contemporaries are immortalized in the museum's collection of costumes, props, photos and more.
49.1 Miles
71% 7 votes
Dog Park 39 Cortland Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 MoreLess Info
Offering fields of grass and dirt, Stamford Dog Park in Courtland Park is a fenced canine recreation area with separate large and small dog fields. The park provides drinking water, benches, shaded areas and dog waste bags.
49.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
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Downunder

Kayaking 575 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 6880 MoreLess Info
Downunder may specialize in kayaking but that isn't all they do. Visitors can also choose to go paddleboarding, visit their surf shop, or even take part in dry activities such as yoga.
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