Things to Do with Kids in Poughkeepsie, NY

  • 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.
  • 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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Italian favorites such as fried calamari, scialatelle allo scoglio, and rigatoni bolognese, finished with a classic dessert such as tiramisu
4.7 Miles
90% 82 votes
Historic Homes Hyde Park, NY MoreLess Info
Built by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt as a retreat from the responsibilities of public life, Top Cottage - Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt was designed in the Dutch Colonial architectural style. It is open for tours.
4.9 Miles
94% 125 votes
Historic Sites Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
The only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady, the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site covers 180 acres and features the Val-Kill Cottage, as well as the Stone Cottage and the 2 story building which housed Val-Kill Industries. In here are also gardens, trails, and ponds.
4.9 Miles
97% 977 votes
Libraries 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
The permanent collection at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum features artifacts which are connected to the life of the president and his wife, as well as other artifacts which reflect the political, cultural, and social life between 1930 and 1940.
4.9 Miles
94% 807 votes
Historic Sites 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
Still looking like when it was first built, in 1826, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home is the place where the first US Presidential Library was started, and features stables, ice houses, trails and paths, and the Rose Garden where the president and his wife found their final resting place.
4.9 Miles
93% 358 votes
Historic Sites Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
Situated in the only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady, Val-Kill Cottage is the place where Eleanor Roosevelt developed many of her ideas and held workshops.
4.9 Miles
92% 759 votes
Historic Sites 519 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY MoreLess Info
The Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site covers 211 acres and showcases houses built by the wealthiest men from the golden age. The main attraction is the Vanderbilt Mansion, which has 54 rooms and was designed by the McKim, Mead & White Company.
4.9 Miles
89% 18 votes
Historic Sites 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
The Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt is a national historic site and 300 acre park. Visitors can tour the home of former United States president Franklin D. Roosevelt or take a walk on one of the parks walking trails.
5.0 Miles
93% 28 votes
Other Entertainment 4114 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
The Hyde Park Drive In Theater is one of the last drive-ins. The theater has converted to digital movie projection to show the latest movies. The box office accepts cash only, however, the concession stand accepts Visa and Mastercard.
5.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Family Fun Center 4178 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY MoreLess Info
Hyde Park Roller Magic Skating Center is a family-run roller skating facility. Attractions include roller skating, in-line skating, dances, party hosting, a live DJ, roller derby, and various special events and fundraisers.
5.4 Miles
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Recreation Centers 950 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
With a miniature golf course and driving range, the Gilbert Farm Recreation Center offers affordable prices and plenty to do. The venue offers mini-golf leagues and may be booked for large gatherings, such as corporate events.
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