Things to Do with Kids in Poughkeepsie, NY

  • TripBuzz found 162 things to do with kids in or near Poughkeepsie, New York, including 144 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kingston, Newburgh, Hyde Park and Cold Spring.
  • From Mid-Hudson Children's Museum to Bounce Sports, the Poughkeepsie area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Trampoline Parks, Bridges and Hiking Trails.
  • Resting in the Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie is an historic town with several older buildings and landmarks. This includes the Main Mall Row in the downtown area along with a statue of Thomas Dongan. The city is also home to several colleges and universities, and offers an array of performing arts with an opera house, comedy club and local civic center.
  • TripBuzz found 162 things to do with kids in or near Poughkeepsie, New York, including 144 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kingston, Newburgh, Hyde Park and Cold Spring.
  • From Mid-Hudson Children's Museum to Bounce Sports, the Poughkeepsie area offers 85 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Trampoline Parks, Bridges and Hiking Trails.
  • Resting in the Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie is an historic town with several older buildings and landmarks. This includes the Main Mall Row in the downtown area along with a statue of Thomas Dongan. The city is also home to several colleges and universities, and offers an array of performing arts with an opera house, comedy club and local civic center.
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46.4 Miles
88% 200 votes
Farms & Ranches 606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton, CT MoreLess Info
Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, the 400-acre Jones Family Farm is renowned for its Christmas trees. Half of the farm's acreage is devoted to the hand-planted pine trees sold during the winter holidays.
46.4 Miles
80% 70 votes
Movie Theaters 354 Main Street, Winsted, CT 6098 MoreLess Info
Winston, Connecticut is home to the Gilson Cinema & Cafe. This small theater plays a small number of new releases. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended for shows on Friday and Saturday.
46.4 Miles
51% 170 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07462 MoreLess Info
The closest ski resort to the New York Metropolitan area is Mountain Creek. The resort offers accommodations and luxury amenities in addition to the 167 acres of terrain over four mountain peaks, including the region's highest vertical.
46.4 Miles
60% 224 votes
Water Parks 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07462 MoreLess Info
During the summer months the Mountain Creek Water Park allows guests to enjoy the mountains, beach, and pool settings in one location. There are over two dozen rides, slides, and pools including the intense Colorado River Ride which is the largest water ride in the region.
46.4 Miles
89% 72 votes
Ziplines 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ MoreLess Info
Open year-round, Zoom Ziplines offers several zipline adventures on Mountain Creek. A series of ziplines are available, ranging from 200 feet to 1,500 feet in length and covering the mountain and lake scenery.
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History Museums 144 W Main Street, Waterbury, CT 6702 MoreLess Info
Mattatuck Museum of Mattatuck Historical Society preserves the history of Connecticut anciently known as Mattatuck. The Museum collects, preserves, studies and exhibits American art and history with a focus on the art and cultural history of Connecticut.
46.4 Miles
55% 51 votes
Water Parks 200 Route 94, Vernon, NJ 07462 MoreLess Info
Action Park Mountain Creek is a water park aimed at providing fun and entertainment to its visitors during the summer months. The park has a number of attractions, including the world's largest double loping water slide.
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60% 5 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607 MoreLess Info
From circus shows to D-League basketball, Westchester County Center offers a large entertainment center for visitors. Once a month, it hosts a local flea market where visitors can purchase crafts and fresh produce.
46.6 Miles
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Movie Theaters Brass Mill Center Mall, 495 Union Street, Waterbury, CT 06702 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, Regal Brass Mill Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Dance Studios 120 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 6702 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1989, the Connecticut Dance Theatre is a performing arts academy that strives to make its actors and actresses proficient in the theatrical arts. Students at the academy commonly enjoy attending classes, training workshops, or performances.
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