- TripBuzz found 162 things to do with kids in or near Poughkeepsie, New York, including 144 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kingston, Newburgh, Hyde Park and Cold Spring.
- From Mid-Hudson Children's Museum to Bounce Sports, the Poughkeepsie area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Trampoline Parks, Bridges and Hiking Trails.
- Resting in the Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie is an historic town with several older buildings and landmarks. This includes the Main Mall Row in the downtown area along with a statue of Thomas Dongan. The city is also home to several colleges and universities, and offers an array of performing arts with an opera house, comedy club and local civic center.
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Located on 76 acres, Burger Hill Park features open meadows and a 550-foot hilltop offering mountain views. The park can be used for walking, picnicking and birding as well as sledding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
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Featuring a hike or climb for every level of outdoor enthusiast, Shawangunk Mountains, near Woodstock should be your next visit. The area features 78 miles of trails for hiking and biking of all effort levels, rock climbing, and breath taking views.
15.6 Miles
A nonprofit theater with a focus on education and community cultural enrichment, the Cocoon Theatre is a community theater that offers a variety of classes in various aspects of performance and stagecraft. It stages a variety of productions.
15.7 Miles
A historic theater and intimate movie venue, Upstate Films Theaters presents a variety of films, ranging from first-run Hollywood blockbusters to foreign films, art films, and classics. It also hosts lectures and other events.
15.7 Miles
Specializing in retro items, Al Stickle 5 & Dime Store offers visitors a variety of antiques from the 1950s to 1960s. The store hosts classes for knitting in its 'Knitting Garage'.
15.8 Miles
Guided tours of Wing Castle and its grounds are available at regular times from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is also an on-site bed and breakfast that embraces the style and decor of a European fairy tale.
15.9 Miles
Kingston, New York offers peaceful waterfront recreation at Kingston Point Beach. The small beach is home to a playground and picnic area, as well as a boat launch for those wanting to get out on the water.
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Amenities abound at the TR Gallo Waterfront Park. Activities include a maritime museum, cultural center, antique shops, cafes, boat docks and a stage for live summer concert series and stage plays.
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In the Minnewaska State Park Preserve there are waterfalls, lakes, and centuries old forests. Hiking and biking can be done on the 25 miles of trails. In here there are also picnic areas and swimming designated areas.
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At Ulster Performing Arts Center, visitors can see a variety of performances, from rock bands, to comedians, to musicals, to orchestras. The theater is located in a historic brick building with Greek Revival architecture.