Downtown Poughkeepsie Travel Guide
Poughkeepsie
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Popular places to visit
Chance Theater
Enjoy a performance at Chance Theater, a popular theatre in Poughkeepsie. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
You can find out about the history of Haviland with a stop at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Mid-Hudson Bridge
Cycle or walk across this high bridge for panoramic views and see it at night to appreciate its intricate lighting system.
Locust Grove
You can browse the exhibits at Locust Grove, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Poughkeepsie. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Poughkeepsie Bridge
You can learn about the history of Poughkeepsie when you stop by Poughkeepsie Bridge. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Mid-Hudson Civic Center
Mid-Hudson Civic Center is just one of the places to see in Poughkeepsie, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Poughkeepsie
DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie Convention Center
Easy walk to nearby restaurants.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel And Conference Center
Wish there was a way to show when the pool is closed. We had a choice of similar hotels - selected this one based on location and our family likes to enjoy having access to a pool during a vacation. The hotel needs quite a bit of TLC - our room cleanliness was okay but there as a bad looking white ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Poughkeepsie
We found a bug in our bed. Using Google image it was identified as a bed bug. We went to the front desk and they relocated us to a different floor and upgraded us to a suite. It left us uneasy but we were happy the staff took us seriously.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Fishkill
The room was clean and the staff was very helpful .
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston
Room was super big and spacious. The bed was so comfortable and the shower was perfect and clean
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Poughkeepsie
Union Street Historic District
While Union Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Mid-Hudson Civic Center and Bardavon 1869 Opera House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Poughkeepsie Waterfront
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Poughkeepsie Waterfront. You might want to make time for a stop at Mid-Hudson Bridge or Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.
Arlington
You'll enjoy the coffee shops and art galleries in Arlington. You might want to make time for a stop at Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center or Vassar Golf Course.
Red Oaks Mill
Get to know Red Oaks Mill by checking out its river views, waterfalls and breweries. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Locust Grove or Poughkeepsie Galleria during your time in the area.
Crown Heights
Visitors to Crown Heights enjoy its coffee shops, and if you want to do some exploring, Hudson River is worth a stop.
