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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9.2 Miles
97% 60 votes
Hiking Trails 12.2 Miles of Linear Park, New Paltz, NY 12561 MoreLess Info
Spend the day walking, hiking, or bicycling the Wallkill Valley Rail trail. Other activities include horseback riding and skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. The trail extends 22 miles and borders forest, apple orchards and more.
9.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Rock Climbing 44 Main Street, New Paltz, NY 12561 MoreLess Info
Mountain Skills Climbing Guides was created with the purpose of inspiring and challenging climbers of all ages and abilities. The company is authorized to guide rock climbing trips on the Mohonk Preserve.
9.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Rock Climbing New Paltz, NY 12561 MoreLess Info
Alpine Logic offers a number of adrenaline packed outdoor adventures from sky scraping mountains to glacier approaches. Activities include alpine climbing, rock climbing, ski mountaineering, and ice and mixed climbing adventures.
9.3 Miles
88% 155 votes
Historic Sites 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY 12561 MoreLess Info
There are several exhibits which can be enjoyed in the Historic Huguenot Street, such as the DuBois Fort Gallery. The gift shop offers souvenirs, inspired by the street itself.
9.4 Miles
100% 13 votes
Fishing State Route 9 North, I-87 Exit 22, Bolton Landing, NY MoreLess Info
Offering fishing trips in 2, 4, and 6 hour increments, Jeff's Fishing Charters provides visitors with the equipment and knowledge necessary to catch trout and salmon. The charter offers a special children's trip that lasts 2 hours long.
9.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 125 Dubois Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 MoreLess Info
Taking visitors through valleys and fields, Payne Farm Too offers trail rides on gentle and patient horses. There are several trails on the farm's 100 acres of land suited for varying skill levels.
9.8 Miles
88% 34 votes
Farms & Ranches 271 Route 208, New Paltz, NY MoreLess Info
A family business for 3 generations, the Dressel Farms covers 275 acres and cultivates 20 different varieties of apples, and also all sorts of berries, pumpkins, and more.
10.1 Miles
63% 104 votes
Farms & Ranches 39 Colandrea Road, Newburgh, NY 12550 MoreLess Info
Plan your visit to Lawrence Farms Orchards, a true family owned and operated fruit and vegetable farm in the Hudson River Valley. Visitors can enjoy picking their own fruits and vegetables, hay rides, fresh-baked goods, and more.
10.1 Miles
96% 153 votes
Gardens Tyrell Road, Millbrook, NY 12545 MoreLess Info
The Innisfree Garden is open from May to October for open public viewing. Guided tours are also available at certain times of the day as are picnic areas and some seating which allows visitors to enjoy the garden while resting.
10.5 Miles
85% 13 votes
Water Parks 16 Old Rt 9 W, Fishkill, NY 12524 MoreLess Info
Splashdown Beach is a water park that offers a wide variety of aquatic amusements for visitors. There are a variety of waterslides and pools, a splash play area, and a lazy river.
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