- 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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Ulster County is a county in New York that is named after the Northern Irish province of Ulster. The county is home to the nationally-protected Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge and the Catskill Forest Preserve.
24.8 Miles
Designated as a National Historic Place, Opus 40 is 6 ½ acres of earthwork sculpture created by a single man, Harvey Fite. The site was created using bluestone and includes sculpted walkways, stairs, statues, and includes a Quarryman's Museum.
25.1 Miles
Featuring the work of a local artist, Alison Palmer Studio displays pieces made from clay, stone, an paper-mache. The artists hosts community classes for pottery that teaches visitors how to wheel throw.
25.2 Miles
A restaurant and live music venue, Brian's Backyard BBQ & Blues hosts performances by local acts as well as regional and nationally touring bands. It also serves a variety of southern cuisine, as well as craft beers on tap.
25.2 Miles
Guests are learning how to fly every day with Ellenville Flight Park. Lessons are as low as $150 and include a safety seminar, aerodynamics, ground handling, and practice in an official hang gliding simulator.
25.3 Miles
An important part of history, Woodstock Playhouse has been in operation for nearly 75 years. With a mission of promoting the arts, this theater annually schedules an array of performances including plays, dance and musical acts.
25.3 Miles
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve is a 161 acre nature preserve and home to a variety of plant and wildlife. Visitors to the preserve can participate in guided nature walks, kayak and canoe tours, butterfly walks, and animal tracking tours.
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Midnight Ramble
160 Plochman Ln, Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock, NY 12498
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The Midnight Ramble is a live music and concert venue that focuses on the legacy left by artist Levon Helm. Community centered events are featured that include pot luck dinners, as well as traveling musical groups.
25.6 Miles
Located a short distance outside Woodstock, New York, SweetHeart Gallery features an array of handmade works by American artists and craftspeople. They offer art, home decor, furniture, jewelry, and collections of featured artists' work.
25.6 Miles
Located on the Hudson River, Saugerties Lighthouse New York offers docent-guided tours of the interior on Sundays seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This 1869 landmark serves as a living museum and renowned bed and breakfast.