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Visit Poughkeepsie, New York, an easy car-free day trip from NYC. Dine at Mill House Brewing, see FDR's home, take a class at the CIA, and much more.

the shopping center of the Hudson Valley

Poughkeepsie, NY, like most old cities in our part of the world, is full of mysterious stone retaining walls. I often wonder what used to be behind them, before today's mini-marts, parking lots, office buildings, subdivision houses, and (usually funky) "garden apartment" complexes. The one in the image above borders a short street called Dongan Place, located a block east of the Poughkeepsie Amtrak station. Just as nature abhors a vacuum, so Poughkeepsie's city fathers have abhorred the…

If you're looking for a fun and memorable weekend getaway, look no further than the bustling little city of Poughkeepsie. With so many things to do in Poughkeepsie...

FDR Mid Hudson Bridge, Poughkeepsie NY

Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Poughkeepsie: See 1,967 reviews, articles, and 723 photos of Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor among 33 attractions in Poughkeepsie.

A former railroad bridge built in 1888, the Walkway spans 1.26 miles and stretches 212 feet above the majestic Hudson River. It's the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. Enjoy a magnificent birds' eye view of the Hudson, Catskill Mountains and adjacent landscape. It's ideal for walkers, joggers, cyclists and rollerbladers. No skateboards or motorized vehicles are allowed. A small number of bikes are available to rent. For information regarding bicycle rentals please visit the…

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