Free & Cheap Things to Do in Poughkeepsie, NY

  • The list below includes 170 free or cheap things to do in or near Poughkeepsie, New York, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Trampoline Parks, Bridges and Hiking Trails.
  • From Walking Bridge Over Hudson River to Walkway Over the Hudson, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Poughkeepsie and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyde Park, Beacon, Newburgh and Kingston.
  • The list below includes 170 free or cheap things to do in or near Poughkeepsie, New York, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Trampoline Parks, Bridges and Hiking Trails.
  • From Walking Bridge Over Hudson River to Walkway Over the Hudson, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Poughkeepsie and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyde Park, Beacon, Newburgh and Kingston.
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96% 1598 votes
Bridges Downtown Pougkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, NY MoreLess Info
As a sightseeing destination, Walking Bridge Over Hudson River is a 212 foot tall bridge that offers panoramic views of the river below and opportunities to spot passing trains. The bridge is open to pedestrians, dogs, joggers, cyclists, and skaters.
0.7 Miles
95% 3376 votes
Bridges 82 Washington St,, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 MoreLess Info
The Walkway Over the Hudson welcomes each year approximately 750,000 visitors. It is a 1.28 mile-long elevated pedestrian bridge, standing 212 feet above the ground, making it the longest of its kind in the world.
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99% 68 votes
Colleges & Universities Route 9 South, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 MoreLess Info
Established in 1905, the Marist College was named in 2006 by Forbes and The Princeton Review one of the 25 most connected campuses in the United States.
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100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 34 Edgewood Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 MoreLess Info
Located at the highest point of Poughkeepsie is Peach Hill Park. Hikers enjoy exploring a former apple orchard with spectacular views of the Hudson Valley, The Catskills, and the Taconic Hills.
0.6 Miles
81% 37 votes
Architectural Buildings Poughkeepsie, NY MoreLess Info
More than 10 million mails are processed each year at the Poughkeepsie Post Office. It is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Mini Golf 39 Degarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 MoreLess Info
A family entertainment center, Overlook Golf and Recreation Center features an 18-hole miniature golf course along with a go-kart track, batting cages and a driving range. The center also offers party packages, golf lessons and a picnic area.
1.6 Miles
98% 101 votes
Art Museum 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604 MoreLess Info
Paintings, sculptures, drawings, and everything else that means art are hosted at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College. There are over 17,000 items in the permanent collection, items which span over the time, some of them dating back to 1357 BC.
6.3 Miles
92% 175 votes
History Museums Route 9, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 MoreLess Info
Covering 200 acres, the Locust Grove includes on its grounds a mansion built in 1851, gardens, almost 5 miles of carriage roads established in the 19th century, and a museum dedicated to Samuel Morse, the inventor and the artist.
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83% 12 votes
Cultural Centers 317 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 MoreLess Info
As a community art gallery space, Mid-Hudson Heritage Center features a new exhibition every month in a variety of different art mediums. The permanent exhibits include collaborative murals from students and volunteers in the community.
1.1 Miles
70% 119 votes
Children's Museums 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 MoreLess Info
The exhibits at the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum include a train station and the Hudson River dive bell, among others. Private events can be organized in here.
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