- 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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Italian favorites such as fried calamari, scialatelle allo scoglio, and rigatoni bolognese, finished with a classic dessert such as tiramisu
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807 votes
4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538
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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.
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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.
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519 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY
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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.
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4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
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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.
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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.
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4178 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY
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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.
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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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The Hyde Park Railroad Station is a non-operational train station that was built in 1914. The location was heavily used during its early days and is currently open during the weekends and on holidays only.
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4338 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
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A gallery that features art from local artists, the Artists' Collective of Hyde Park features a variety of events, exhibits, and collections. Works are in multiple media, including paintings, photographs, and sculptures, and most are available to buy.
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Those wishing to learn how to mix the ingredients as if they were master chefs can always go to the Culinary Institute of America. In here they can find several programs, such as the boot camps, which combine vacations with the culinary art.