Downtown Poughkeepsie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic stone building with a sign reading "The Old Newspaper Building."
A corner building with a curved roof and a street sign reading "1871".
A lit bridge with a cross on top and a church with a steeple in the foreground.
A large suspension bridge with multiple towers and cables.
A street lined with multi-story buildings, storefronts, and parked cars.

Stay near popular Downtown Poughkeepsie attractions

Chance Theater

8.0/10 (70 reviews)
Enjoy a performance at Chance Theater, a popular theatre in Poughkeepsie. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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Activities

Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour

Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour

NZ$43
per adult
Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Poughkeepsie Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie Convention Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie Convention Center

4 out of 5
40 Civic Center Plz Poughkeepsie NY
The price is NZ$237 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$237
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poughkeepsie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie Convention Center
Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley

Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley

3 out of 5
2165 South Road Poughkeepsie NY
The price is NZ$220 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$220
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Poughkeepsie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Clean room !"

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley
Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn

Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn

3.5 out of 5
6387 MILL ST Rhinebeck NY
The price is NZ$295 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$295
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly inn in Rhinebeck. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Beekman Arms and Delamater Inn
Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2750 South Road Poughkeepsie NY
The price is NZ$150 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$150
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Poughkeepsie. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holiday Inn Express Poughkeepsie by IHG
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Highland Poughkeepsie

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Highland Poughkeepsie

2.5 out of 5
3423 US Highway 9W Highland NY
The price is NZ$189 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$189
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Highland. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Highland Poughkeepsie
Ramada by Wyndham Newburgh/West Point

Ramada by Wyndham Newburgh/West Point

2 out of 5
1289 Route 300 Newburgh NY
The price is NZ$147 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$147
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a nightclub. Popular attractions Hamilton Fish Bridge and Resorts World ...
4.8/10 (1,004 reviews)
"This was one of the worst hotel experiences I've had. The stairways are carpeted, and parts of the carpet are loose, creating a safety hazard. They were also noticeably dirty. Unfortunately, the room was even worse. It smelled strongly of cigarette smoke along with another unpleasant odor that I ..."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Newburgh/West Point
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Poughkeepsie

Find the best Downtown Poughkeepsie areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A suspension bridge over a river with a forested hillside in the background.

Poughkeepsie Waterfront

You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Poughkeepsie Waterfront. You might want to make time for a stop at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park or Mid-Hudson Bridge.

Arlington

You'll enjoy the coffee shops and art galleries in Arlington. You might want to make time for a stop at Overlook Drive-In Theater or Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center.

A large suspension bridge spanning a river, surrounded by dense greenery.

Crown Heights

Visitors to Crown Heights enjoy its coffee shops, and if you want to do some exploring, Hudson River is worth a stop.

A suspension bridge over a river, surrounded by autumn foliage and urban buildings.

Red Oaks Mill

Get to know Red Oaks Mill by checking out its river views, waterfalls and breweries. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Clinton House State Historic Site or Bardavon 1869 Opera House during your time in the area.

A large suspension bridge spanning a river with dense foliage in the foreground.

Union Street Historic District

While Union Street Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Mid-Hudson Civic Center and Bardavon 1869 Opera House are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Poughkeepsie Travel Guide

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