Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Poughkeepsie

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Poughkeepsie

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

4.8 (3829 ratings)

5 (471 ratings)

Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.

5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446, USA

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Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park

Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park

4.7 (552 ratings)

4.5 (14 ratings)

Dock with water sports from kayaking & paddleboarding, plus picknicking & barbecuing.

23 Long Dock Rd, Beacon, NY 12508, USA

ParkNature & Parks

Mentioned by Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do

Top things to do in Beacon

Madam Brett Homestead Museum

Madam Brett Homestead Museum

4.3 (8 ratings)

4.5 (13 ratings)

Homestead built in 1709 & lived in by 7 family generations with original furniture, art & gardens.

50 Van Nydeck Ave, Beacon, NY 12508, USA

MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites

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Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

4.8 (1570 ratings)

4.5 (1119 ratings)

Estate of the former president, featuring a historic, federal-style home, library & museum.

4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA

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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

4.7 (1441 ratings)

4.5 (1009 ratings)

Frederick W. Vanderbilt's 54-room, beaux arts house museum offers a visitor center & guided tours.

119 Vanderbilt Park Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA

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Staatsburgh State Historic Site

Staatsburgh State Historic Site

4.8 (73 ratings)

4.5 (115 ratings)

This 65-room Gilded Age mansion in Mills-Norrie State Park hosts guided tours, events & concerts.

75 Mills Mansion Drive, US-1, Staatsburg, NY 12580, USA

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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

4.7 (1441 ratings)

4.5 (1009 ratings)

Frederick W. Vanderbilt's 54-room, beaux arts house museum offers a visitor center & guided tours.

119 Vanderbilt Park Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA

Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites

Mentioned by Fodor's Choice

Sights in Hudson Valley

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

4.8 (3829 ratings)

5 (471 ratings)

Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.

5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446, USA

Nature preserveNature & ParksState Parks

Mentioned by Fodor's Choice

Sights in Hudson Valley

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

4.8 (1570 ratings)

4.5 (1119 ratings)

Estate of the former president, featuring a historic, federal-style home, library & museum.

4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA

National parkSights & LandmarksHistorical placeHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites

Mentioned by Fodor's Choice

Sights in Hudson Valley

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Poughkeepsie

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

4.8 (1570 ratings)

4.5 (1119 ratings)

Estate of the former president, featuring a historic, federal-style home, library & museum.

4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538, USA

National parkSights & LandmarksHistorical placeHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites

Mentioned by Fodor's Choice

Sights in Hudson Valley

Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park

Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park

4.7 (552 ratings)

4.5 (14 ratings)

Dock with water sports from kayaking & paddleboarding, plus picknicking & barbecuing.

23 Long Dock Rd, Beacon, NY 12508, USA

ParkNature & Parks

Mentioned by Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do

Top things to do in Beacon

Staatsburgh State Historic Site

Staatsburgh State Historic Site

4.8 (73 ratings)

4.5 (115 ratings)

This 65-room Gilded Age mansion in Mills-Norrie State Park hosts guided tours, events & concerts.

75 Mills Mansion Drive, US-1, Staatsburg, NY 12580, USA

Historical place museumSights & LandmarksMuseumArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites

Mentioned by Fodor's Choice

Sights in Hudson Valley

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Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

4.8 (3829 ratings)

5 (471 ratings)

Waterfalls, 3 sky lakes & 25 mi. of footpaths for hiking & biking, plus rock climbing.

5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446, USA

Nature preserveNature & ParksState Parks

Mentioned by Fodor's Choice

Sights in Hudson Valley

Madam Brett Homestead Museum

Madam Brett Homestead Museum

4.3 (8 ratings)

4.5 (13 ratings)

Homestead built in 1709 & lived in by 7 family generations with original furniture, art & gardens.

50 Van Nydeck Ave, Beacon, NY 12508, USA

MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites

Mentioned by Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do

Top things to do in Beacon

Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park

Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park

4.7 (552 ratings)

4.5 (14 ratings)

Dock with water sports from kayaking & paddleboarding, plus picknicking & barbecuing.

23 Long Dock Rd, Beacon, NY 12508, USA

ParkNature & Parks

Mentioned by Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do

Top things to do in Beacon

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Poughkeepsie

Inn at Arbor Ridge Hotel and Conference Center

Inn at Arbor Ridge Hotel and Conference Center

3.3 (84 reviews)

Inn at Arbor Ridge Hotel and Conference Center

Hotel

$99 /night

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Quality Inn Poughkeepsie

Quality Inn Poughkeepsie

3.5 (70 reviews)

Quality Inn Poughkeepsie

Hotel

$91 /night

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Rodeway Inn & Suites New Paltz - Hudson Valley

Rodeway Inn & Suites New Paltz - Hudson Valley

3.6 (211 reviews)

Rodeway Inn & Suites New Paltz - Hudson Valley

Hotel

$115 /night

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