- 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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Part of the Hudson River Maritime Museum complex features the Rondout Lighthouse which was the first lighthouse at the entrance to Rondout Creek. Visitors must take a water vessel to the lighthouse though since there is no way to access the site by land.
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One of the city's richest and well-known citizens provided the name for Cornell Park as he lived adjacent to the area where it is located. The upper section has a veterans monument while the lower has areas for free play and relaxation.
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26 Wing Road, Millbrook, NY 12545
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Tours and wine tastings are offered daily at the Millbrook Vineyards & Winery throughout the year. From Memorial Day through October, guests can also visit the Vineyard Grill and Cafe to eat local gourmet food in a large tent near the pond.
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89 East Strand, Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12402
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The New York Trolley Museum is dedicated to granting more exposure to the world of trolleys and subways. For over 60 years this museum has sought to spread the word of the importance the trolley system has played in the local area.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.