Poughkeepsie Travel Guide

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Enjoy the charms of the Hudson Valley in this city with a college-town feel. Tour one of the many wealthy estates in the area or enjoy an event at Vassar College.

Poughkeepsie is a city in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Dutchess County, New York. Its name is derived from the phonetic interpretation of the local Native American phrase for “the reed-covered lodge by the little water place.” Although reed-covered lodges are relics of the past, the phrase is very accurate for the city, which sits on the bank of the Hudson River.

The area is home to several estates built in the years before and during America’s Gilded Age. Vanderbilt Mansion is a short drive outside the city. The grounds feature formal Italian gardens and a small park with beautiful views of the Hudson River, particularly at sunset. Walk through the halls of this Beaux-Arts mansion on a guided tour. Take guided tours or enjoy the grounds of other nearby estates like Maple Grove or Locust Grove.

Vassar College, an elite liberal arts institution, is located in Poughkeepsie. The college grounds feature an arboretum with over 200 varieties of trees. Explore the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Centre, which houses an extensive display of Asian, European and American art and artifacts. The college also hosts plays, concerts, dance performances and other acts throughout the year.

Explore the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley at one of Poughkeepsie’s many parks. Peach Hill Park is the city’s largest park. It has 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) of trails that go past an apple orchard, the scenic highest point in town and woods bordering the Hudson Valley. Take a step back in time at Springside, the former estate of Vassar College founder Matthew Vassar. The grounds, gardens and farm are open to the public and provide a wonderful family excursion.

Investigate the lively downtown scene in Poughkeepsie. Check out the various restaurants and shops or take a stroll along the riverfront. Poughkeepsie’s combination of Hudson Valley beauty and college town cultural scene makes it a city well worth visiting.

Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley
Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley
3 out of 5
2165 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY
The price is ₹8,518 per night from 28 May to 29 May
₹8,518
per night
28 May - 29 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Very quiet and well maintained"

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley
DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie
DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie
4 out of 5
40 Civic Center Plz, Poughkeepsie, NY
The price is ₹10,094 per night from 28 May to 29 May
₹10,094
per night
28 May - 29 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (960 reviews)
"Good hotel with restaurant located in central Poughkeepsie"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie
Quality Inn Poughkeepsie
Quality Inn Poughkeepsie
2.5 out of 5
536 Haight Ave, Building A, Poughkeepsie, NY
The price is ₹8,943 per night from 20 May to 21 May
₹8,943
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (223 reviews)
"Very clean rooms and friendly staff, but I only have three complaints. First, the beds were not queen size beds. More like twin. Second, when I looked up the hotel and it stated it served breakfast it would have been better to put continental breakfast. And last, my aunt left her belongings on the ..."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Quality Inn Poughkeepsie
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
31 Street Broadway Hotel
31 Street Broadway Hotel
2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
Enjoy room service, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their reviews.
5.2/10 (818 reviews)
"Middle of Manhattan. Had a kitchenette do could have home made breakfast . But please carry your towels and soaps if staying for a long duration"

Reviewed on 4 May 2024

31 Street Broadway Hotel
Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,468 reviews)
"Excellent position in so many ways, quiet, friendly and confortable."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Radio City Apartments
Starlight Hotel
Starlight Hotel
2 out of 5
40-40 College Point Blvd, Flushing, NY
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and slippers.
8.8/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
"Close to subway. Reasonable rates. Very clean. Excellent customer service. There was a parking garage across the street that I felt safe parking in and at a reasonable price."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Starlight Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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