- Our list of the best things to do in Poughkeepsie, New York, features the top 222 nearby activities — including 96 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Poughkeepsie, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Poughkeepsie, NY , followed by 197 popular activities in nearby cities, including Kingston, Newburgh, New Paltz, Beacon, Hyde Park, Cold Spring, Rhinebeck, Fishkill, Marlboro, Kent, Millbrook, Carmel, Garrison, Ellenville, Saugerties, Woodstock and Bolton Landing
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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.
14.7 Miles
A Day Away Kayak Rentals offers a variety of Hudson River boating excursions. They offer kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and paddle boats for rent, and offer both tandem and single rates.
15.0 Miles
Home to the fast-pitch softball hall of fame and a 2,000-seat baseball field, Delano Hitch Park also offers numerous basketball courts, softball, and soccer fields as well. The park also features a community pool and activity center.
15.1 Miles
Featuring two annual prestigious performances, the Orange County Ballet Theater produces many professional dancers each year. The artistic directors are professionals and positions in the company are regarded with high esteem.
15.3 Miles
TerrorDome Scream Park is a horror-themed attraction with three distinct parts. Open seasonally, it features a staff of skilled actors in a variety of horror scenes. Food and beverage concessions are also available.
15.4 Miles
You don't have to be a biker to enjoy your visit to the Motorcyclepedia Museum. This 85,000 square foot museum contains hundreds of bikes from the past and present, and three motordromes where guests can watch a heart-stopping display of riding.
15.4 Miles
As one of only 16 designated urban parks, the Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center sees a lot of tourism. The heritage center features many exhibits depicting local and state history, as well as re-enactments of major cultural events.
15.4 Miles
The ship known as the Rip Van Winkle provides visitors with excursions on the Hudson River. Beverage and snack bars are available onboard while the guide points out the estates of millionaires, lighthouses, and quaint villages along the river.
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Many different boats and exhibits are available at the Hudson River Maritime Museum. The focus of the museum is to preserve the maritime history of the Hudson River Valley, and general admission includes a self-guided tour of all exhibits.
15.4 Miles
Aboard their sailing vessel, Hudson Sailing offers passengers various excursions on the Hudson River and around the Catskills. In addition to charters, they offer painting excursions on board and sailing instruction.