- 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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A Day Away Kayak Rentals offers a variety of Hudson River boating excursions. They offer kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and paddle boats for rent, and offer both tandem and single rates.
15.0 Miles
Home to the fast-pitch softball hall of fame and a 2,000-seat baseball field, Delano Hitch Park also offers numerous basketball courts, softball, and soccer fields as well. The park also features a community pool and activity center.
15.4 Miles
You don't have to be a biker to enjoy your visit to the Motorcyclepedia Museum. This 85,000 square foot museum contains hundreds of bikes from the past and present, and three motordromes where guests can watch a heart-stopping display of riding.
15.4 Miles
As one of only 16 designated urban parks, the Kingston Heritage Area Visitors Center sees a lot of tourism. The heritage center features many exhibits depicting local and state history, as well as re-enactments of major cultural events.
15.4 Miles
Part of the Hudson River Maritime Museum complex features the Rondout Lighthouse which was the first lighthouse at the entrance to Rondout Creek. Visitors must take a water vessel to the lighthouse though since there is no way to access the site by land.
15.4 Miles
One of the city's richest and well-known citizens provided the name for Cornell Park as he lived adjacent to the area where it is located. The upper section has a veterans monument while the lower has areas for free play and relaxation.
15.5 Miles
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89 East Strand, Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12402
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The New York Trolley Museum is dedicated to granting more exposure to the world of trolleys and subways. For over 60 years this museum has sought to spread the word of the importance the trolley system has played in the local area.
15.5 Miles
Located on 76 acres, Burger Hill Park features open meadows and a 550-foot hilltop offering mountain views. The park can be used for walking, picnicking and birding as well as sledding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
15.6 Miles
Featuring a hike or climb for every level of outdoor enthusiast, Shawangunk Mountains, near Woodstock should be your next visit. The area features 78 miles of trails for hiking and biking of all effort levels, rock climbing, and breath taking views.
15.7 Miles
A historic theater and intimate movie venue, Upstate Films Theaters presents a variety of films, ranging from first-run Hollywood blockbusters to foreign films, art films, and classics. It also hosts lectures and other events.