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Poughkeepsie(IPA: [pəˈkɪpsi]) is a busy provincial town and the administrative seat of the Orange County. Poughkeepsie is on the Hudson and therefore in the Hudson ValleyRegion in US- federal state new York. Poughkeepsie is the largest city on the Hudson between the metropolis new York and Albany, the capital of the state.
Administratively, the city center is the City of Poughkeepsiethat of the more rural / suburban Town of Poughkeepsie is surrounded.
background
Poughkeepsie has been a trading post on the Hudson River since early colonial times, and has always been an important trade route from the seaport of New York to the interior. Accordingly, the town has a rich historical heritage of architecture from the 18th and especially 19th centuries. The most important attraction of the city is the home of the inventor Samuel F. B. Morse (1791-1872). Poughkeepsie is also rich in architectural monuments, especially listed churches and mansions. It is particularly worth taking a stroll through the city's historic main streets: Market Street and Main Street. But the old railway bridge over the Hudson, which has now been converted into a hiking and cycling path, is one of the highlights of the region.
With its many hotels, the city is also suitable as a starting point for excursions in the region. Today, as it has been for two hundred years, the scenic Hudson Valley is a recreational area for New Yorkers, ranging from a caravan to a castle-like villa, such as the Vanderbilt Mansion in the neighboring village, depending on the budget Hyde Park, where three national monuments can be visited. To the west are those Catskill Mountains not far away, to the east comes the rolling hills of New England.
Even if, as everywhere in the USA, a car is helpful for getting around, in Poughkeepsie with comparatively good train and bus connections and the possibility to cross the Hudson on foot or by bike, you can cross the Hudson, even without a car, a lot of scenic and cultural Experience variety. At the end, New York City is only a two hour train ride away.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport, which is regularly served by scheduled flights, is 42 km south of Poughkeepsie 1 Steward International Airport
(IATA: SWF) on the far bank of the Hudson Newburgh located. Despite the big name, only a few national flights are operated. The New York airports are more than three hours away New York LaGuardia Airport
(IATA: LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport
(IATA: EEA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport(IATA: JFK) reachable.
The local 2 Hudson Valley Regional Airport(IATA: POU) (approx. 10 km south, occasionally also Poughkeepsie Airport called), has no scheduled air traffic. It is only interesting for self-pilots.
By train
Poughkeepsie has a train station 3 Poughkeepsie station, located on Main Street near the Hudson Bank. Long-distance trains from Amtrak:
- Empire service (New York City - Poughkeepsie - Albany – Syracuse – Niagara Falls) and Maple Leaf (– Toronto)
- Adirondack (New York City - Poughkeepsie - Albany - Montreal)
- Ethan Allen Express (New York City - Poughkeepsie - Saratoga Springs – Rutland)
- Lake Shore Limited (New York City - Poughkeepsie - Albany – Buffalo – Cleveland – Chicago).
With these, the journey from Albany-Rensselaer (10 journeys per day) takes around one hour, from Penn Station in New York (also 10 journeys) around one and a half hours, from Syracuse (four journeys) 4 to 5½ hours, from Buffalo (three journeys ) around 7 hours, from Montreal (once a day) 9 hours, from Chicago over 18 hours.
On the other hand, commuter trains run by the regional railway company Metro-North Railroad of New York City, Grand Central Station, on the Hudson Linewhich ends in Poughkeepsie (with numerous stops on the east bank of the Hudson). The commuter trains take about two hours and run comparatively frequently compared to the long-distance trains, namely every hour during the day with amplifiers in rush hour traffic.
By bus
Poughkeepsie is used by both Shortline as well as from Greyhound approached. The 4 Greyhound-Stop Poughkeepsie is on Market Street.
In the street
Poughkeepsie is on US Route 9, a major trunk road that New York City among other things with Albany connects. In the east-west direction, the city is joined by the highways U.S. 44 and NY 55, which cross the Hudson on the Mid-Hudson Bridge. The bridge is tolled (1.5 USD, eastbound only). U.S. 44 and NY 55 are about 12 miles away on I-87 west and the same distance east on Taconic State Parkway.
mobility
The local transport company Dutchess County Public Transit operates a number of bus routes in Poughkeepsie that offer some mobility, especially on weekdays. The offer thins out on Saturdays, even more so on Sundays. There are no buses on national holidays.
Tourist Attractions
Museums
- 2 Locust Grove / Samuel F.B. Morse House, 370 South St, near Academy St. Tel.: 1 845-454-4500. The home of the famous inventor of the telegraph. The property and gardens can be accessed free of charge at any time during the day. Visitor Center (May-November daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.). The interior of the authentically furnished house, which is well worth seeing, can only be viewed on guided tours.Open: May to November daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Price: Admission $ 9, children 18 and under are free.
- 3 Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, 75 North Water St, on the edge of Victor C. Waryas Park. Tel.: 1 845-471-0589.
Museum with hands-on exhibits for children. Many of the exhibits are interesting even for small children.Open: Tue - Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Thursdays for small children open from 9.30 a.m.).Price: Admission $ 6.50 (children under 1 year free).
Churches
- Church of the Holy Comforter, 13 Davies St, at Main St, downtown. Neo-Gothic church built in the 19th century.
- 4 Changepoint Church, 260 Mill St, at Civic Center Plaza, downtown. Church built in the late 19th century in neo-Gothic style.
- 5 First Presbyterian Church, 25 S Hamilton St, at Cannon St, downtown. Church built in the Neo-Romanesque style in the early 20th century. The neighboring, much older, Second Empire style rectory (98 Cannon St) is also worth seeing.
- 6 Old St. Peter's Church / Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 97 Mill St, at Davis St, on the northwestern edge of the town center. 19th century church, Greek Revival and Classical Revival styles.
- 7 Poughkeepsie Meeting House, 249 Hooker Ave, near Meyer Ave, southeast of downtown.Church built in the Colonial Revival style.
- 8 Poughkeepsie Meeting House, 112 Montgomery St, near Hamilton St.Neo-Romanesque church built in the 19th century.
- 9 Second Baptist Church, 36 Vassar St, downtown. Greek Revival style church from the 19th century.
- 10 Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church, Corner of Smith St & Cottage St, north of downtown.Church from the early 20th century, built in the late Neo-Gothic style.
- 11 St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 161 Mansion Ave, near N Hamilton St, northeast of downtown. Late neo-Gothic church from the 19th century.
- 12 Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church and Rectory, 1-3 Hooker Ave, at Montgomery St.Church built in Queen Anne and Neo-Romanesque style, late 19th century.
bridge
- 13 Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge, Hudson River, at Dutchess Ave.
Listed and now disused railway bridge from the late 19th century, opened to pedestrians and cyclists after renovation. See also under activities.
Architectural monuments
Market Street (north to south)
- 14 Poughkeepsie Journal Building, Civic Center Plaza.The colonial revival style building of a local newspaper built in the 19th century.
- 15 Church building, 240-264 Main Mall; 1-11 Market St. Commercial building built in the Art Deco style.
- 16 Dutchess County Court House, 10 Market St..The Poughkeepsie courthouse, built in the early 20th century in the Classical Revival style.
- 17 Poughkeepsie Savings Bank / Bank of the Hudson, 21 Market St.. Bank built in the early 20th century. Classic Revival style.
- 18 Farmer's and Manufacturer's Bank / Empire National Bank, 43 Market St, at Cannon St. Bank building constructed in the 19th century in the Greek Revival style.
- 19 Young Men's Christian Association, 58 Market St.. The former building of the YMCA, built in the Renaissance style in the early 20th century. Currently vacant.
- 20 New York State Armory, 61-65 Market St..Historical weapons store, built in the 19th century in the neo-Romanesque style.
- 21 Amrita Club, 170 Church St, near Market St.Club building built in the early 20th century in the Colonial Revival style.
- 22 Hasbrouck House / Evelyn Samuels Memorial Building, 75-77 Market St, at Church St. House built in the late 19th century in neo-Romanesque style.
- 23 Market Street Row, 88-94 Market St..Row of villas with many buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Federal and late Victorian styles.
- 24 Harlow Row / Brick Row, 100-106 Market St.. Row of houses from the 19th century, Second Empire and Romanesque style.
Main Street (west to east)
- Poughkeepsie Railroad Station, Main St, near Hudson Bank. Station building erected in the early 20th century. Beaux Arts style.
- 25 Mill Street-North Clover Street Historic District, roughly the area between N Clover St, Mill St, Vassar St and Main St.Historic 19th century residential area with many buildings in the Queen Anne, Italianate, Greek Revival and Second Empire styles.
- 26 Vassar Home for Aged Men, 1 Vassar St, corner of Main St.Historic retirement home, built in the late 19th century in the Italianate and Second Empire styles. That is very close Vassar Institute (12 Vassar St), an Italianate-style school.
- 27 Poughkeepsie City Hall, 228 Main St, corner of Columbus Dr.Poughkeepsie Town Hall, built in the Greek Revival style.
- 28 Poughkeepsie Trust Company / Dutchess County Courthouse Annex, 236 Main St, between Columbus Dr and Market St. Commercial building built in the Beaux Arts style.
- 29 Niagara Engine House, 8 N Hamilton St, near Main St.Historic fire station, built in the early 20th century in neo-Gothic style.
- 30 Clinton House State Historic Site, 547 Main St.Stone dwelling built around 1765 in the Georgian style, which probably served as the seat of the legislature when Poughkeepsie was the capital of New York (1777-83). Governor George Clinton (1739-1812), after whom the structure is named, never used it as a residence. The Clinton House now houses offices and the library of the Dutchess County Historical Society. The interior can only be viewed by appointment.
- 31 O. H. Booth Hose Company, 532 Main St, at Rose St.Fire station from the early 20th century.
- 32 Glebe House, 635 Main St, at Fountain Pl.Georgian style house built in the 18th century.
- 33 Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory / Central Press, N Cherry St. 19th century industrial building.
Further downtown monuments
- 34 Church Street Row, Church St between Academy St and Hamilton St.19th century residential area with many villas in the Greek Revival and late Victorian style.
- Hoffman House, N Water St, near train station. House built in the 18th century in the Federal and Greek Revival styles.
- 35 Innis Dye Works, 80 N Water St.Industrial building from the late 19th century.
- 36 Italian Center, 225-227 Mill St, at Columbus Dr.19th century Queen Anne style villa.
- 37 Lady Washington Hose Company, 20 Academy St, near Cannon St.Historic fire station from the early 20th century.
- 38 Luckey, Platt & Company Department Store, 332-346 Main Mall, corner of Academy St.19th century commercial building. Classical revival style.
- 39 Main Mall Row, 315 Main Mall to 11 Garden St.Small row of 19th century commercial buildings between Market St and Academy St.
- Travis House / Hammond Security Building, 131 Cannon St, near Reservoir Square. 19th century house built in the Greek Revival style.
- 40 Union Street Historic District, around Union St..Historic residential and business district with many buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Federal and late Victorian styles.
- 41 Upper-Mill Street Historic District, Mill St between Center Plaza and Catherine St.Historic residential area with many houses from the 19th century.
North of Mill Street
- Balding Avenue Historic District, Balding Ave. Historic residential area with many houses in the late Victorian style.
- Building at 73 Mansion St., 73 Mansion St, at Balding Ave.. Queen Anne style villa. Late 19th century.
- 42 Dixon House, 49 N Clinton St, at Mansion St.19th century house, Greek Revival style.
- 43 Mader House, 101 Corlies Ave, at Arnold Rd.House built in the Bungalow / Craftsman.
- 44 Pelton Mill, 110 Mill St, near David St.Historic industrial mill from the 19th century.
- Wilkinson House, 66 Garden St, near Mansion St. Greek Revival style home.
Even further north
- Hudson River State Hospital / Hudson River State Hospital for the Insane, Access from Winslow Gate Rd or Paint Shop Rd. On a hill above the Hudson River are the remaining buildings of a psychiatric clinic built in the bizarre neo-Gothic style and completed in 1871. Badly damaged and threatened with demolition. In the north of the city, accessible via Route 9.
- Rosenlund Estate Buildings, US Route 9 at Beck Pl. Neo-Gothic residential complex from the 19th century.
South of Church Street
- 45 Adriance Memorial Library, 93 Market St, near Noxon St.Library built in the late 19th century in the Classical Revival style.
- 46 Academy Street Historic District, Academy St between Montgomery St and Livingston St.Residential area with many interesting buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Late Victorian style and other styles.
- 47 Barrett House, 55 Noxon St..Greek Revival style villa.
- Boughton-Haight House / Schoonmaker Chapel, 73-75 S. Hamilton St. Late 19th century villa built in Italianate style.
- 48 Dwight-Hooker Avenue Historic District, Dwight St between Hamilton St and Hooker Ave..Historic residential area with many residential buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Single and other architectural styles.
- 49 Eastman Terrace, 1-10 Eastman Terrace.Residential row from the 19th century, built in the Renaissance style, on Eastman Park. One block east is the Garfield Place Historic District (Garfield Place), a historic residential area with many houses from the 19th century. The one built in Gothic Revival style is also worth seeing Mulrien House (64 Montgomery St, corner of Garfield Pl).
- 50 Ethol House, 171 Hooker Ave, between Ferris Ln and Randolph Ave.Bungalow / Craftsman style house from the early 20th century. Very close is Gray hook (5 Ferris Lane), an architectural and historical home from the early 20th century.
- 51 Gregory House, 140 S Cherry St, near Forbus St.19th century house built in the Second Empire style.
- Hershkind House, 30 Hooker Ave, between Hamilton St and Clinton St. Late 19th century house. Stick / Eastlike style.
- Moore House, 37 Adriance Ave, at Barnard Ave. Bungalow / Craftsman style home.
- Phillips House, 18 Barclay St, corner of Carroll St. Queen Anne style villa.
- 52 Post-Williams House, 44 S Clinton St, near Montgomery St.Late Victorian villa.
- 53 Reynolds House, 107 S Hamilton St, between Franklin St and Dwight St.Shingle style home built in the late 19th century.
- 54 Sague House, 167 Hooker Ave, at Beechwood Terrace.Bungalow / Craftsman style home.
- 55 South Hamilton Street Row, 81-87 S Hamilton St, between Barkley St and Franklin St.Historic row of houses from the 19th century. Italianate and Second Empire styles.
- Matthew Vassar Estate, Corner of Academy St & Livingston St. 19th century villa built in neo-Gothic style.
- 56 Vassar-Warner Row, S Hamilton St between Church St and Montgomery St.Historic residential area with many houses from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Queen Anne and Greek Revival styles.
Farther south (south of the Phoenix St - Hooker Ave line)
- 57 Cedarcliff Gatehouse, 66 Ferris Lane, at Bancroft Rd.House built in the 19th century. Gothic revival style.
- Clark House, 85 Cedar Ave, between Miller Rd and Walnut Hill Rd. House from the early 20th century. Bungalow / Craftsman style.
- 58 Freer House, 70 Wilbur Blvd, between Ruppert Rd and Miller Rd.House from the early 18th century. One of the oldest preserved buildings in the city.
- 59 Thompson House, 100 S Randolph Ave, near Ferris Ln.Late 19th century house built in the Second Empire style.
Others
- Clearwater, Main St. Historic sailing ship (one-masted) on the Hudson River. The ship can be chartered for special occasions.
activities
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- Bardavon / Collingwood Opera House, 31-37 Market St.. Historic opera house from the 19th century with a varied program of events. Concerts, dance theater, film events.
- 1 Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar St..Cultural center that organizes exhibitions and a varied program of events.
- Walkway over the Hudson. Tel.: 845-834-3641. The former railway bridge spans the Hudson and its banks over a length of 2,050 m and 65 m above water level. Free for non-smoking pedestrians and cyclists (as a state park, smoking is prohibited in all public buildings). There are bike and hiking trails on both banks.Open: 0700 to sunset.Price: Free entry (except for special events).There are four approaches: One 60 Hudson River Elevator (barrier-free), the 61 Washington Street staircase as well as the 62 East ramp in poghkeepsia and 63 West ramp on the opposite bank.
- Cycle paths on abandoned railway lines are the Dutchess Rail Trail in the eastern extension of the Walkway Bridge and the Hudson Valley Rail Trail on the other bank, a total of almost 30 km bike path.
shop
- 1 Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall, 2001 South Rd = US Route 9, at Spring Rd. Two-story shopping mall located 10 km south of Poughkeepsie with the usual department stores, retailers and fast food restaurants. Sears, JCPenney, Target, Best Buy, H&M.Open: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 9.30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Right next to the Galleria Mall is the smaller, currently dying one 2 South Hills Mall.whose main remaining anchor store is the Burlington Coat Factory fashion department store.
Books
- 3 Barnes and Noble, 2518 South Rd = Route 9. Large bookstore (chain) located on the edge of the IBM site.Open: daily 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Food
- 4 Adams Fairacre Farms, 765 Dutchess Turnpike = Route 44, at Overlook Rd. Large selection of fresh food more or less directly from the manufacturer. Among other things, products from the regional pickled preserve manufacturer Rick’s picks.
kitchen
Cheap
- 1 Crew restaurant, 2290 South Rd = US Route 9, at Casperkill County Club. The best address in town for one Soup du jour.
- 2 Julie's restaurant, 49 Raymond Ave, just north of Vasar College. Very good student restaurant with Greek cuisine.
- 5 Soul Dog, 107 Main St, at Clover St. Funny decorated little restaurant where you can get the best vegetarian sausages in town.
medium
- 6 Beech Tree Grill, 1 Collegeview Ave, on the northwestern edge of Vasar College. Bistro with eclectic American cuisine. Famous Portobello Mushroom Sandwich.Price: Main courses in the evening from $ 17.
- 7 Bonefish grill, 2185 South Rd = US Route 9, at Casperkill Country Club in south Poughkeepsie. The best seafood restaurant in the region (chain).
- 8 La Cabanita, 763 Main St, at Lewis Ave. Tel.: 1 845-452-7544. Good Spanish restaurant with a strong ambience.
- 9 Milanese restaurant, 115 Main St, between Clover St and Perry St. Considered the best Italian pasta restaurant in the region.
- 11 Sweetheart's, 202 Main St. Tel.: 845-454-1179. If you don't want to do without original bavarian pretzels and n Kölsch, this is the place for you.
- 12 Tokyo Express, 8 Lagrange Ave, near Raymond Ave.. Considered the best sushi place in the Hudson Valley.
Upscale
- 13 Shadows on the Hudson, 176 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Tel.: 845-486-9500. Upscale restaurant and bar overlooking the river. It can also be the tie.Open: daily 11 am-9pm, Fri / Sat until midnight.
nightlife
accommodation
The highest concentration of hotels can be found on Route 9 in the south of the city.
Cheap
- 1 Red Roof PLUS Poughkeepsie, 2349 South Rd. Tel.: 1 845-462-7800. Motel in south Poughkeepsie. 60 rooms. From $ 70.
medium
- 2 Alumnae House / The Inn at Vassar College, 161 College Ave. Tel.: 1 845-437-7100. The guest house of a college in the east of Poughkeepsie, the rooms of which can also be booked by guests who have nothing to do with the college. One of the most interesting neighborhoods in the city, rated very highly by users across the board. 24 rooms, optionally with 1, 2 or 3 twin beds.
- 3 Days Inn by Wyndham, 536 Haight Ave.. Tel.: 1 845-454-1010. Chain hotel located in the unsightly east of Poughkeepsie.Price: Rooms from $ 90.
- 5 Holiday Inn Express, 2750 South Rd. Tel.: 1 845-473-1151. Chain hotel relatively close to the center.Price: Rooms from $ 110.
Upscale
- 6 Holiday Inn, 2170 South Road. Tel.: 1 845-462-4600. New opening under a new operator at the end of March 2020.Price: Rooms from $ 140.
- 7 Courtyard Marriott, 2641 South Road / Route 9. Tel.: 1 845-485-6336. Comfortable chain hotel with 149 rooms, scores consistently well in customer ratings.Price: Rooms from $ 139.
- 8 Inn at the Falls, 50 Red Oaks Mill Rd. Tel.: 1 845-462-5770. A bed and breakfast located just outside of Poughkeepsie with 36 individually furnished rooms and suites.
- 9 The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, 40 Civic Center Plaza. Tel.: 1 845-485-5300. Centrally located conference hotel.Price: Rooms from $ 149.
Extended stay hotels
- 10 Residence Inn, 2525 South Rd. Tel.: 1 845-463-4343. Hotel in the south of Poughkeepsie that is tailored to long-term guests and offers fully equipped temporary apartments.
Learn
- 1 Vassar College, on the southeast edge of downtown, accessed via Raymond Ave.The campus of an exclusive small private university. Library worth seeing. The main building, built in the Second Empire style, and the observatory also deserve a look.
health
In medical emergencies, the Emergency Rooms of St. Francis Hospital (241 North Rd = Route 9, north of the center) and des Vassar Brothers Medical Center (45 Reade Pl; at Route 9, a little south of the center) medical assistance around the clock. The emergency doctors at St. Francis Hospital include: Specialized in trauma patients, heart patients in particular are in good hands at Vassar Medical Center.
Practical advice
- 2 Poughkeepsie Post Office, 55 Mansion St, level with Civic Center Plaza, in the city center.Open: Mon - Sat 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
trips
- Hyde Park, Location of the Vanderbilt Mansion NHS, Franklin D. Roosevelt NHS, and Eleanor Roosevelt NHS
- State castle, with the State Castle State Historic Site (16 km north)
- Fishkill, Location of the Bannerman Castle (21 km south)
- Rhinebeck, with the lovely Victorian residence Wilderstein (26 km north)
- Beacon, Location of the important art museum Dia: Beacon and the Mount Gulian Historic Site (26 km south)
- Clermont, with the Clermont State Historic Site (47 km north)
- New York City is about 140 km away (driving time approx. 2 hours)
literature
- Joyce C. Ghee, Joan Spence: Poughkeepsie, 1898-1998, Arcadia Publising, 1999. ISBN 0738502367
Web links
- http://www.cityofpoughkeepsie.com/ (en) - Poughkeepsie's official website
