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Poughkeepsie (/ p ə ˈ k ɪ p s i / pə-KIP-see), officially the City of Poughkeepsie, which is separate from the Town of Poughkeepsie around it, is a city in the U.S. state of New York. It is the county seat of Dutchess County , with a 2020 census population of 31,577. [6]
Poughkeepsie is a city in the state of New York, United States, which serves as the county seat of Dutchess County. Poughkeepsie is located in the Hudson River Valley midway between New York City and Albany.
- Poughkeepsie, NY
Poughkeepsie, city, seat of Dutchess county, eastern New York, U.S. It lies on the east bank of the Hudson River (there bridged to Highland), 75 miles (121 km) north of New York City. It was settled by the Dutch in 1683; its name, of Wappinger Indian origin, means “reed-covered lodge by the little.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Marist College. One of the most popular and best things to do in Poughkeepsie, NY is visiting Marist College. This vibrant campus is ridiculously gorgeous, thanks to its eye-catching buildings, large grassy areas, and prime location on the Hudson River.
- Walkway Over the Hudson. Once a railway bridge that was built across the Hudson in 1889, the Walkway Over the Hudson has long since become the world’s longest pedestrian bridge at a cool, 1.28 miles long.
- Vassar College. Believe it or not, Marist College isn’t the only college in town. In fact, Vassar College is also in the area and this gorgeous campus is also worth a visit.
- Overlook Drive-In Theatre. Okay, I know this is slightly confusing. I mean, I’m telling you that one of the best things to do in Poughkeepsie NY is to go to the Overlook Drive-in Theatre, and then I’m showing you a picture of a sign for Hyde Park Drive-in instead.
- Visit the colleges. Poughkeepsie is home to three major colleges – Marist College, Vassar College, and the Culinary Institute of America. Whether you’re looking at universities for yourself or you’re long out of school, take a drive through the school campuses.
- Take a tour of Samuel Morse Locust Grove Estate. The man. The code. The revolutionary communication method he created. Samuel Morse was an American artist and inventor who developed the electric telegraph and, later, Morse Code, along with his friend Alfred Vail in the 1830s.
- Walk along the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. As you might know, one of my favorite free things to do in New York City is walk the High Line.
- Visit Poughkeepsie’s Public Parks. In addition to Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie has many other parks where you can spend some time outside. Just under the Walkway, you can find Upper Landing Park, which has the seasonal, 21-story, ADA compliance glass elevator to take patrons up so they can experience the Walkway.
Poughkeepsie (/ p ə ˈ k ɪ p s i / pə-KIP-see), officially the Town of Poughkeepsie, is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 45,471.
Poughkeepsie, officially the City of Poughkeepsie, which is separate from the Town of Poughkeepsie around it, is a city in the U.S. state of New York. It is the county seat of Dutchess County, with a 2020 census population of 31,577.
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