Union Street Historic District Travel Guide
Poughkeepsie
Visit Union Street Historic District
Popular places to visit
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
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.
Mid-Hudson Bridge
Cycle or walk across this high bridge for panoramic views and see it at night to appreciate its intricate lighting system.
Poughkeepsie Bridge
You can learn about the history of Poughkeepsie when you stop by Poughkeepsie Bridge. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Locust Grove
You can browse the exhibits at Locust Grove, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Poughkeepsie. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Vassar College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Vassar College during your travels in Poughkeepsie. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Marist College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Marist College during your travels in Poughkeepsie. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
Bear Mountain State Park+ BeaconTown 1-Day Tour From NY
Top hotels in Union Street Historic District
Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel And Conference Center
Disgusting, depressing, and cable is crap and goes out constantly. Indoor pool is beautiful but not open for no reason. Dark, dirty, way too much money, breakfast costs $15 each?! Do better BW!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley
Stuff on room very poor condition and customer service is terrible I don’t like it
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Poughkeepsie
Great room size
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection
Everything was superb. Beautiful facilities. Impeccable service. Flawless attention to detail. Terrific style. Delicious food. Wonderful activities. Absolutely divine! One of the best vacations I have ever had, and one of the most delightful properties I have ever visited.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston
Indoor pool is closed for no reason, filthy shower floor, found PUBIC hair in silverware drawer, dirty sock and rusty bent nail by bed skirt upon checking in. Manager promised 55,000 points for my disgust. Well, after over a week of waiting for said points...27,000 were actually awarded. Needless ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Inn at Bellefield / Hyde Park, Residence Inn by Marriott
Everything was amazing!
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Union Street Historic District
Poughkeepsie Waterfront
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Poughkeepsie Waterfront. You might want to make time for a stop at Mid-Hudson Bridge or Poughkeepsie Bridge.
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.
Arlington
You'll enjoy the coffee shops 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.
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.
Crown Heights
Visitors to Crown Heights enjoy its coffee shops, and if you want to do some exploring, Hudson River is worth a stop.
