The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Poughkeepsie, New York (NY)

December 18, 2021 Trinity Boughner

A short ride away from New York City on the Metro North commuter rail, Poughkeepsie sits on the banks of the Hudson River. The close proximity of Vassar College and the Culinary Institute of America guarantees the presence of fun boutiques and fine dining. Main Mall Row, a group of 1870s Renaissance Revival storefronts along Poughkeepsie's Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places. The twenty-two surrounding parks provide the opportunity to take a relaxing break from city life.
Restaurants in Poughkeepsie

1. Art Centro

485 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3438 +1 845-454-4525 [email protected] http://www.artcentro.org
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Art Centro

Art Centro is a community art center operated by the Mid-Hudson Heritage Center featuring a fully-equipped ceramics studio, art galleries, meeting space and private artists' studios. We offer private lessons in ceramics, as well as classes, workshops, parties and public events. We'd love to teach you how to make pottery and/or give you a tour of our art space... so please visit!

2. Locust Grove Estate

2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-5275 +1 845-454-4500 [email protected] http://www.lgny.org
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4.5 based on 252 reviews

Locust Grove Estate

Overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie New York, the 200-acre Locust Grove Estate is a museum and nature preserve centered on a 45-room Italianate villa built in 1851. Begining in 1895 new owners William and Martha Young redecorated the mansion with their vast collection of art and antiques, and added new gardens. Mr. and Mrs. Young's daughter, Annette, lived at Locust Grove until 1975, preserving the estate essentially as her parents had used it. Inside the historic mansion, step back in time to the early years of the 20th century; the Young family's collection of Hudson River School paintings, early 19th-century American furniture, and personal possessions are still in place after more than a century.

Reviewed By LollyLongo - Bergenfield, United States

Toured the Locust Grove Estate Mansion summer retreat (25 rooms) of inventor Samuel F. B. Morse, father of the telegraph, including the Morse Exhibition Gallery. A beautiful estate with miles of carriage roads, historic gardens and Hudson River views. We were not allowed to take pics inside the mansion. You can visit the Museum Shop and Morse Gallery on the premises. As a painter and the founding President of the National Academy of Design, Morse was one of the most recognized artistic voices in 19th-century New York before he began experimenting with the electromagnetic telegraph. In 1895, two decades after the death of Samuel Morse, his family sold the estate to William and Martha Young who moved to the house with their two children and a staff of 12 servants. Their daughter, Annette, lived at Locust Grove until 1975 and at the end of her life ensured that the property would become a museum, education center and nature preserve. I strongly recommend taking the tour….our guide was so informative.

3. Mid-Hudson Heritage Center

317 Main St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3116 +1 845-214-1113 [email protected] http://www.midhudsonheritage.org
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Mid-Hudson Heritage Center

4. Dutchess County Court House

10 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3203
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Dutchess County Court House

5. Marist College

Route 9 South, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 +1 845-575-3000 http://www.marist.edu
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Marist College

Reviewed By krk68

Beautiful campus on the Hudson River. I visited with my daughter as she is a senior in high school. Our tour guide was excellent and gave us a complete tour of the campus even though we could not enter any of the buildings. The campus is laid out well with pathways and lots of well maintained greenery. The campus is right off Rt 9 so there is some traffic noise but it's not disturbing at all. Marist has a great academic program and all the staff and students that we met were helpful, cordial and nice to deal with during our short stay. I would highly recommend a visit to Marist College for folks that are in the area or if you daughter or son has any interest in attending this school.

6. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1926 +1 845-834-2867 https://walkway.org/
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Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is a 19th century railroad bridge transformed into the world's longest elevated pedestrian park.

Reviewed By cdoe6281 - Poughkeepsie, United States

It is so nice to walk over the bridge! People go solo, for a romantic date, or with families of all ages! Beautiful views and make sure to take a ride on the glass elevator. ???? Also, have you kids use the toilets before you get on the actual bride. ????there are some porta-potties before you get on.

7. Vassar College

124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0002 +1 845-437-7000 http://www.vassar.edu
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Vassar College

Reviewed By tymetraveler222 - Bay City, United States

What a beautiful college this is. The buildings are stunning and an architectural delight. The entrances are especially interesting, as well as the library. A definite must if nearby. A great place to take a walk and sit on a bench under the lovely trees.

8. Sprout Creek Farm

34 Lauer Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-3903 +1 845-485-8438 [email protected] https://sproutcreekfarm.org/
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Sprout Creek Farm

9. Barrett Art Center/ DCAA

55 Noxon St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4101 +1 845-471-2550 [email protected] http://www.barrettartcenter.org/
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Barrett Art Center/ DCAA

WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION to foster and perpetuate an appreciation of the visual arts in the Mid-Hudson Valley through exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations OUR EXHIBITIONS bring new, exceptional-quality artworks from across the United States to Poughkeepsie and the Hudson Valley. OUR PROGRAMS offer low/no-cost art activities that nurture the creative vitality of the community

10. The Poughkeepsie Post Office

55 Mansion St, Poughkeepsie, NY http://www.passportoffices.us/NewYork/Poughkeepsie
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The Poughkeepsie Post Office

Historic post office contains murals depicting local history.

Reviewed By ericsE9052MD

Before you say "A post office is just a post office" consider the beautiful historic building that is this one. A few years ago I even attended a classical music concert held in the space. Worth visiting.

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