Downtown Poughkeepsie Travel Guide

Poughkeepsie

A historic stone building with a sign reading "The Old Newspaper Building."
A corner building with a curved roof and a street sign reading "1871".
A lit bridge with a cross on top and a church with a steeple in the foreground.
A large suspension bridge with multiple towers and cables.
A street lined with multi-story buildings, storefronts, and parked cars.

Stay near popular Downtown Poughkeepsie attractions

Chance Theater

8.0/10 (70 reviews)
Enjoy a performance at Chance Theater, a popular theatre in Poughkeepsie. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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Things to do

Have you hugged an alpaca today?

Alpaca and Llama Trek in Pleasant Valley

Rp875.189
per adult
Alpaca and Llama Trek in Pleasant Valley
Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour

Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour

Rp578.080
per adult
Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Poughkeepsie

DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie Convention Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie Convention Center

4 out of 5
40 Civic Center Plz Poughkeepsie NY
The price is Rp2.089.189 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.089.189
Rp2.446.962 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poughkeepsie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie Convention Center
Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2750 South Road Poughkeepsie NY
The price is Rp1.719.034 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp1.719.034
Rp1.996.228 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Poughkeepsie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie by IHG
Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn

Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn

3.5 out of 5
6387 MILL ST Rhinebeck NY
The price is Rp2.379.178 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
Rp2.379.178
Rp2.691.445 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly inn in Rhinebeck. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (995 reviews)
"Sherry in the room! Staff was amazing."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn
Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley

Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley

3 out of 5
2165 South Road Poughkeepsie NY
The price is Rp1.786.993 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
Rp1.786.993
Rp2.075.147 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poughkeepsie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,053 reviews)
"Hotel staff very helpful. Common areas were very clean with newer furniture. Good location. No walkable restaurants but very short drive both directions. Very quite location"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley
Red Roof Inn & Suites Newburgh – Stewart Airport/ West Point

Red Roof Inn & Suites Newburgh – Stewart Airport/ West Point

2 out of 5
915 Union Ave New Windsor NY
The price is Rp1.578.853 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.578.853
Rp1.864.709 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Windsor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Red Roof Inn & Suites Newburgh – Stewart Airport/ West Point
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection

Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection

5 out of 5
2702 Main St Gardiner NY
The price is Rp26.645.658 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp26.645.658
Rp30.798.561 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Gardiner. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tuthilltown Spirits and DM Weil Gallery are located ...
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection
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Where to stay in Downtown Poughkeepsie

Find the best Downtown Poughkeepsie areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Arlington

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

A suspension bridge over a river with a forested hillside in the background.

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.

A large suspension bridge spanning a river, surrounded by dense greenery.

Crown Heights

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

A suspension bridge over a river, surrounded by autumn foliage and urban buildings.

Red Oaks Mill

Get to know Red Oaks Mill by checking out its river views, waterfalls and breweries. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Locust Grove or Poughkeepsie Galleria during your time in the area.

A large suspension bridge spanning a river with dense foliage in the foreground.

Union Street Historic District

While Union Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Mid-Hudson Civic Center and Bardavon 1869 Opera House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Poughkeepsie Travel Guide