- 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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A discount movie theater, South Hills Cinema 8 features second-run movies in its eight auditoriums. The theater offers auditorium rentals for private events, party hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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A discount movie theater, South Hills Cinema 8 features eight auditoriums used to display second-run movies. The theater offers birthday party hosting, auditorium rentals for private events and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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Downtown Pougkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY
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As a sightseeing destination, Walking Bridge Over Hudson River is a 212 foot tall bridge that offers panoramic views of the river below and opportunities to spot passing trains. The bridge is open to pedestrians, dogs, joggers, cyclists, and skaters.
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The Walkway Over the Hudson welcomes each year approximately 750,000 visitors. It is a 1.28 mile-long elevated pedestrian bridge, standing 212 feet above the ground, making it the longest of its kind in the world.
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Established in 1905, the Marist College was named in 2006 by Forbes and The Princeton Review one of the 25 most connected campuses in the United States.
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As a community art gallery space, Mid-Hudson Heritage Center features a new exhibition every month in a variety of different art mediums. The permanent exhibits include collaborative murals from students and volunteers in the community.
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Located at the highest point of Poughkeepsie is Peach Hill Park. Hikers enjoy exploring a former apple orchard with spectacular views of the Hudson Valley, The Catskills, and the Taconic Hills.
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For 2 generations, the Empire Cruise lines has taken its visitors on 8 types of cruises, including in here the private ones, which can host weddings and other private events.
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Roosevelt Theatre is a multiplex movie theater that shows first run films and 3D films. The theatre resides in historic Hyde Park and is located near notable landmarks like the Franklin D. Roosevelt library across the street from the theatre.
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The 8 ziplines at Big Bear Ziplines have a maximum height of 80 feet and can take the visitor to speeds which reach 30 mph. It has 2 types of tours: The Canopy Tour and the Zombie Ziplining Tour.