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1. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
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2. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Attractions
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College
© Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College

3. Locust Grove Estate

Locust Grove Estate
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4. Mid-Hudson Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
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5. Bardavon Opera House

Category: Food & Drink
Bardavon Opera House
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6. Marist College

Marist College
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7. Rosticceria Rossi & Sons

Rosticceria Rossi & Sons
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8. Mill House Brewing

Category: Food & Drink

9. Blue Collar Brewery

Category: Food & Drink

10. Shadows on the Hudson

Shadows on the Hudson
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11. Empire Cruise Lines

12. Barrett Art Center DCAA

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Barrett Art Center DCAA
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13. Bounce Trampoline Sports

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Known as “The Queen City of the Hudson,” Poughkeepsie is situated in the beautiful Hudson Valley on the banks of the Hudson River and is home to over 30,000 people. Established in the 17th century by the Dutch, Poughkeepsie is a bustling college town filled with wonderful examples of historic architecture alongside trendy boutiques and excellent fine dining restaurants. No less than 22 beautiful green parks surround the area, which features plenty of urban spaces in which to relax. Poughkeepsie is one of the best destinations in NY state.

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