- 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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With 120 slips available, Riverfront Marina has a variety of boats, from speedboats to pontoon boats, boarded at its marina. From the docks, boats have direct access to Hudson River.
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Located on 41 acres of quiet residential land, Algonquin Park is a public park offering a number of amenities for its visitors to enjoy. These amenities include a playground, numerous sports fields, a fishing pond, and nature trails throughout.
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The Downing Film Center focuses on bringing quality movies to town that might not otherwise make it to local theaters. Films screened may include art house, independent, and foreign movies, as well as more mainstream fare.
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Situated on top of a mountain, Mount Beacon Gateway is a fire tower known for its panoramic views. At the top, visitors can see a picturesque view of the surrounding lakes, hills, and forests.
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Visitors who are up for a 3-mile roundtrip hike, bike ride, or jog, can visit the Hamilton Fish Bridge in Newburgh. Originally opened in 1963, this cantilever bridge traverses the Hudson River, providing scenic views while crossing.
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Showtime Cinemas is a movie theater that features Digital sound, Digital picture, college student discounts, senior citizen discounts, child discounts, and military discounts. The theater also offers certain movies in 3D.
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Situated on an incline that follows the historic Beacon Incline Railway, Mt. Beacon Park's summit culminates in panoramic views of the Hudson Valley. Visitors can hike, picnic, bird-watch or explore ruins of the railway's powerhouse.
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With new exhibits coming in every two months, Karpeles Manuscript Library showcases a variety of historical artifacts relevant to both national and international history. The library has a permanent exhibit with art and regional historical artifacts.
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One of Beacon's more challenging hikes, the Mount Beacon Incline Railway offers breathtaking views of New York. The railway is a historical piece of the area, and once at the top of the summit, the flat land offers great areas for picnics and photography.
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The last remaining historic theater in the city of Newburgh is the Ritz Theater, which was restored and revived into a live performance venue. Local performers and artists are also showcased at the site.