Visit Poughkeepsie: 2026 Travel Guide for Poughkeepsie, New York

Where to stay in Poughkeepsie

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Downtown Poughkeepsie

If you're spending some time in Downtown Poughkeepsie, Bardavon 1869 Opera House and Mid-Hudson Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Union Street Historic District

When in Union Street Historic District, you can plan a visit to Mid-Hudson Civic Center and Bardavon 1869 Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Poughkeepsie Waterfront

You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Poughkeepsie Waterfront. You might want to make time for a stop at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park or Mid-Hudson Bridge.

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Arlington

You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and art galleries in Arlington. You might want to make time for a stop at Overlook Drive-In Theater or Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center.

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Crown Heights

Visitors to Crown Heights enjoy its coffeehouses, and if you want to do some exploring, Hudson River is worth a stop.

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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

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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.

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