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Things to see in Poughkeepsie, New York (United States): 31 places and when to go
Poughkeepsie, New York is a city in United States with around 171,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), Food and drink (8), Mountains (6). The best known are Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site and Clove Mountain. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.7002, -73.9214
- Population
- About 171,000
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · Food and drink (8) · Mountains (6) · Wildlife (5) · History (4) · Stargazing (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 114 km as the crow flies
What to see in Poughkeepsie, New York
The places in and around Poughkeepsie, New York, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and MuseumPresidential library and museum for U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, located in Hyde Park, New York7.7 km
- Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic SiteHistoric building in Hyde Park, New York, United States7.2 km
- Clove MountainMountain in United States of America19 km
- Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic SiteProtected area in Hyde Park, New York, United States7.0 km
- Huguenot Street Historic DistrictHistoric district in New Paltz, New York15 km
- Hyde Park Reformed Dutch ChurchChurch10 km
- Joppenbergh MountainMountain in Ulster County, New York21 km
- Mid-Hudson BridgeBridge in New York, United States2.0 km
- Bonticou CragMountain in United States of America19 km
- Franny Reese State ParkState park in New York, United States2.9 km
- Guyot HillMountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York19 km
- Illinois MountainMountain in United States of America6.5 km
- Marlboro MountainMountain in United States of America7.9 km
- New Hurley Reformed ChurchChurch building in New York, United States of America20 km
- United States Post OfficePost office in Poughkeepsie, New York956 m
- Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife RefugeProtected area in Ulster County, New York25 km
- Staatsburgh State Historic SiteBeaux-Arts mansion17 km
- Walkway over the HudsonBridge in United States of America2.1 km
- Class of 1951 ObservatoryAstronomical observatory at Vassar College3.2 km
- Blue Collar BreweryBrewery849 m
- Dassai BlueWinery6.9 km
- Hudson Ale WorksBrewery4.0 km
- Hyde Park Brewing CompanyBrewery7.7 km
- John R. Kirk PlanetariumPlanetarium14 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: King's Court Brewing Company, Plan Bee Farm Brewery, Red Maple Vineyard, The Hudson House & Distillery
- Hiking: King's Lane
- History: Maria Mitchell Observatory
- Stargazing: Smolen Observatory
When to go to Poughkeepsie, New York
The best time to visit Poughkeepsie, New York is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:18
- FebPossible10:23
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:21
- JunBest time15:01
- JulBest time14:44
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:36
- DecPossible8:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. In April, 29 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Poughkeepsie, New York
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 114 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Red Hook14 places34 km
- Reading7 places36 km
- Stony Point21 places51 km
- Hanover15 places53 km
- Warwick23 places54 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Poughkeepsie, New York?
The best known: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Clove Mountain, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Huguenot Street Historic District. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Poughkeepsie, New York?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.
How do you get to Poughkeepsie, New York?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 114 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Poughkeepsie, New York as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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