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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48.8 Miles
67% 6 votes
Movie Theaters 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901 MoreLess Info
In its historic Greek style theater, The Palace- Stamford Center for the Arts showcases performing arts acts. It hosts an arts education program that teaches students how to act, sing, and dance.
48.9 Miles
96% 401 votes
Ziplines 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 6604 MoreLess Info
Learning is fun and exciting at The Adventure Park at Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Kids and teens learn about nature, survival and teamwork through an enjoyable and challenging series of hiking trails, ropes courses and other outdoor elements. The Park closes during heavy rain.
48.9 Miles
76% 55 votes
Science Museums 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 MoreLess Info
Bridgeport's Discovery Museum is an interactive learning center dedicated to the sciences. It is especially popular with children. In addition to its main hall, the museum has a large planetarium. Group reservations are recommended.
48.9 Miles
77% 31 votes
Specialty Museums 77 Washington Street, Norwalk, CT MoreLess Info
Built on the site of a vintage railroad switching station, the SoNo Switch Tower Museum is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits. Admission and parking are free, but donations are cheerfully received.
48.9 Miles
- 7 votes
Movie Theaters 64 N Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 MoreLess Info
Featuring full digital projection and sound, Crown Sono Regent is a local movie theater showing the latest Hollywood released films to its guests. Other theater amenities include concessions options, assisted listening devices, and theater rentals.
48.9 Miles
17% 6 votes
Science Museums 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 MoreLess Info
Aimed at kids between the ages of 2 and 6, the Discovery Museum & Planetarium offers a variety of exhibits, activities, and diversions, all with an educational focus. It features both permanent and visiting exhibits.
49.0 Miles
86% 1584 votes
Aquariums 10 North Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 MoreLess Info
Norwalk's The Maritime Aquarium is a large institution featuring amazing and diverse exhibits from around the world. Its most unusual features include a shark touch tank, meerkat habitat, IMAX theater, educational children's camp and a series of exhibits on African marine life.
49.0 Miles
77% 140 votes
Historic Districts Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT 6805 MoreLess Info
Posh Greenwich Avenue offers Connecticut's finest shopping experience. The Avenue and surrounding streets are packed with designer clothing boutiques, antique shops, fine jewelry stores, art galleries, spas and world-class restaurants.
49.0 Miles
83% 6 votes
History Museums 41 North Main Street, Norwalk, CT MoreLess Info
With exhibits featuring the City of Norwalk, Norwalk Museum contains maps, photographs, pottery, letters, manuscripts, signs and a library of over 500 books. The museum offers tours as well as educational programs and lectures.
49.0 Miles
94% 50 votes
Boat Tours North Water & Washington Streets, Norwalk, CT MoreLess Info
Taking a trip on the Sheffield Island Ferry brings tourists to the island's Lighthouse, which is open for daily tours between the months of May and September. Those who are more nature-inclined can also visit the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge.
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