Guidebook for Poughkeepsie

Susan
Guidebook for Poughkeepsie

Food Scene

All the restaurants at the CIA are run by students and five star! Plus my son is a graduate from there. Food is fab!
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Apple Pie Bakery Café
1946 Campus Dr
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All the restaurants at the CIA are run by students and five star! Plus my son is a graduate from there. Food is fab!
Old fashioned 50's style corner sandwich shop near Vassar College.
All Shook Up Cafe & Juice Bar
44 Raymond Ave
Old fashioned 50's style corner sandwich shop near Vassar College.
Classic Diner, great food.
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Red Line Diner
588 U.S. 9
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Classic Diner, great food.
Classic Diner, popular with tourists, good food though service can be slow at times.
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Eveready Diner
4184 Albany Post Road
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Classic Diner, popular with tourists, good food though service can be slow at times.
Host personal favorite - world fusion adventurous food and drink. Award winning cupcakes!
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Twisted Soul
47 Raymond Ave
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Host personal favorite - world fusion adventurous food and drink. Award winning cupcakes!
It's like walking into the home and kitchen of the couple who run it. Authentic fresh Vietnamese dishes. A real treat in a little hole in the wall. A real price performer too! In business for over two decades and a house favorite. Open for lunch and dinner. Closes in between meal services, so best to confirm opening times for your party. No reservations needed. Take out available.
Saigon Cafe
6A Lagrange Ave
It's like walking into the home and kitchen of the couple who run it. Authentic fresh Vietnamese dishes. A real treat in a little hole in the wall. A real price performer too! In business for over two decades and a house favorite. Open for lunch and dinner. Closes in between meal services, so best to confirm opening times for your party. No reservations needed. Take out available.
Really good Shrimp and String Bean, as well as the hot and sour soup with tofu. Dumplings not so great though. Best for take out rather than eat in.
Beijing Chef
17 North Ave
Really good Shrimp and String Bean, as well as the hot and sour soup with tofu. Dumplings not so great though. Best for take out rather than eat in.
Authentic Mexican food run by Mexican family established in the food business in Poughkeepsie. Really good food. Near Marist College.
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Molé Molé
357 Hooker Ave
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Authentic Mexican food run by Mexican family established in the food business in Poughkeepsie. Really good food. Near Marist College.
It's a little bit of everything, food, deli, lunch, bakery. But the best part of it is the ride through the gorgeous farm scenery and pastoral views to get there, and then, the treasure at the end of the rainbow, which this spot embodies in demonstrating exactly how farm to table SHOULD work. A real gem. And Delicious.
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Red Devon
108 Hunns Lake Rd
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It's a little bit of everything, food, deli, lunch, bakery. But the best part of it is the ride through the gorgeous farm scenery and pastoral views to get there, and then, the treasure at the end of the rainbow, which this spot embodies in demonstrating exactly how farm to table SHOULD work. A real gem. And Delicious.
In our opinion, the BEST vineyard in New York State. Award winning too. Worth the trip. If you can only make it to one vineyard, this is the one to visit.
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Городская галерея в исторической водонапорной башне
331 Mckinstry Rd
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In our opinion, the BEST vineyard in New York State. Award winning too. Worth the trip. If you can only make it to one vineyard, this is the one to visit.
Decent food and outdoor patio fun!
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Hurricane Grill & Wings
9 Raymond Ave
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Decent food and outdoor patio fun!
Best wood fire pizza in Poughkeepsie AND right at the entrance to the Walkway over the Hudson!
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Lolita's Pizza
129 Washington St
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Best wood fire pizza in Poughkeepsie AND right at the entrance to the Walkway over the Hudson!
Great food in the old Little Italy section of Poughkeepsie. But need advance reservations! Way in advance.
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Essie's Restaurant
14 Mt Carmel Pl
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Great food in the old Little Italy section of Poughkeepsie. But need advance reservations! Way in advance.
Decent sushi, a bit pricey but nice atmosphere and great neighborhood.
Tokyo Express
8 Lagrange Ave
Decent sushi, a bit pricey but nice atmosphere and great neighborhood.
Like stepping into a Paris bistro. Great food, drinks. Pricey. Special occasion worthy.
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Brasserie 292
292 Main St
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Like stepping into a Paris bistro. Great food, drinks. Pricey. Special occasion worthy.
Great Mexican on the way back from a visit to Innisfree Gardens.
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La Puerta Azul
2510 US-44
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Great Mexican on the way back from a visit to Innisfree Gardens.
Best deli in Poughkeepsie. They have a new location too in Eastdale, just outside of town.
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Rossi Rosticceria Deli
45 S Clover St
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Best deli in Poughkeepsie. They have a new location too in Eastdale, just outside of town.
Great food and drink. Outdoor seating.
Savona’s Trattoria & Bar - Poughkeepsie
Great food and drink. Outdoor seating.
AMAZING on premise smoked meats and original sauces. Not to be missed.
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Smoky Rock BBQ
6367 Mill St
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AMAZING on premise smoked meats and original sauces. Not to be missed.
A visit to France, locally. Great food, service, wine and desserts.
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Le Canard Enchaine
276 Fair St
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A visit to France, locally. Great food, service, wine and desserts.

Entertainment & Activities

Lots to see and do in this historical town - ice cream, quaint shops, eateries, fun eclectic movie theater, something for everyone.
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Rhinebeck
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Lots to see and do in this historical town - ice cream, quaint shops, eateries, fun eclectic movie theater, something for everyone.
During some seasons, they play discount movies, but mostly they feature musical productions - ballet, symphony, popular and other groups. Worthwhile to check and see who is in town. The theater is the oldest continually operating in NY State dating from the 1800s. After show, you can duck around the corner to the Brasserie 292 for drinks and dessert, and feel like you've stepped into a Paris cafe.
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Bardavon
35 Market St
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During some seasons, they play discount movies, but mostly they feature musical productions - ballet, symphony, popular and other groups. Worthwhile to check and see who is in town. The theater is the oldest continually operating in NY State dating from the 1800s. After show, you can duck around the corner to the Brasserie 292 for drinks and dessert, and feel like you've stepped into a Paris cafe.
Funky little theater, but with current runs, and a real affordable spot. It's where the frugal locals go to see a move. Just next door to the Hyde Park Brewery
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Roosevelt Theatre
4060 Albany Post Rd
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Funky little theater, but with current runs, and a real affordable spot. It's where the frugal locals go to see a move. Just next door to the Hyde Park Brewery
A classic spot for Indie Films and Off the traditional Hollywood path for cinema. If you like great cinematography, this is the place for you.
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Upstate Films Rhinebeck
6415 Montgomery St
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A classic spot for Indie Films and Off the traditional Hollywood path for cinema. If you like great cinematography, this is the place for you.

Sightseeing

It's a unique rarely seen type of cantilevered bridge, and has quite a crazy history. Great views of sunsets, sunrises, and people watching as well as Hudson River Valley watching. Spectacular views.
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Прогулка по государственному историческому парку Гудзон
61 Parker Ave
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It's a unique rarely seen type of cantilevered bridge, and has quite a crazy history. Great views of sunsets, sunrises, and people watching as well as Hudson River Valley watching. Spectacular views.
The former president (and his wife Eleanor) were a real influence not just for the country, but the region, and had retreat homes in Dutchess County. Worth a visit
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Библиотека и музей президента Франклина Д. Рузвельта
4079 Albany Post Rd
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The former president (and his wife Eleanor) were a real influence not just for the country, but the region, and had retreat homes in Dutchess County. Worth a visit
Stairs inside the post office lobby lead to a mural commissioned by President Roosevelt. Not everyone knows it's there.
United States Postal Service
55 Mansion St
Stairs inside the post office lobby lead to a mural commissioned by President Roosevelt. Not everyone knows it's there.
The entire campus has great walking paths and historical buildings. Sometimes you can arrange for a student tour guide. Advance notice recommended to attempt that.
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Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave
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The entire campus has great walking paths and historical buildings. Sometimes you can arrange for a student tour guide. Advance notice recommended to attempt that.
It's north of Poughkeepsie, but stunning views, history, as well as a great visit to a revived Hudson River town full of art galleries and cute shops - Hudson, New York.
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Государственный исторический памятник Олана
Olana State Historic Site
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It's north of Poughkeepsie, but stunning views, history, as well as a great visit to a revived Hudson River town full of art galleries and cute shops - Hudson, New York.
Eleanor's place and it's worth the price of the tour ticket. Order it in advance. Docents are great and the tour is short and won't eat into your day. You can see and experience everything in an hour. I try to visit at least once a year. It's inspirational.
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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
106 Valkill Park Rd
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Eleanor's place and it's worth the price of the tour ticket. Order it in advance. Docents are great and the tour is short and won't eat into your day. You can see and experience everything in an hour. I try to visit at least once a year. It's inspirational.

Parks & Nature

It's like traveling to a European castle, but without the air fare. Food and drink is amazing here, the trails and vistas are incomparable and the best in the region. Often have special day and weekend programs, and their spa is top rated in America.
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Мохонк Маунтин Хаус
1000 Mountain Rest Rd
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It's like traveling to a European castle, but without the air fare. Food and drink is amazing here, the trails and vistas are incomparable and the best in the region. Often have special day and weekend programs, and their spa is top rated in America.
The sweeping views of the Hudson River as well as the sprawling lawns attract visitors from many miles away. There's also a tour you can schedule for inside the mansion. On sunny days, people bring picnic lunches and frisbees and enjoy nature. Great walking trails also around the property. Bring comfortable shoes!
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Национальный исторический парк особняка Вандербилта
119 Vanderbilt Park Rd
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The sweeping views of the Hudson River as well as the sprawling lawns attract visitors from many miles away. There's also a tour you can schedule for inside the mansion. On sunny days, people bring picnic lunches and frisbees and enjoy nature. Great walking trails also around the property. Bring comfortable shoes!
Pastoral and beautifully landscaped, worth a visit for the nature lover.
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Сад Иннисфри
362 Tyrrel Rd
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Pastoral and beautifully landscaped, worth a visit for the nature lover.
The earliest existing private garden created by one of America's most celebrated landscape designers. Not only is the landscape at Bellefield historically significant, it is a testament to the efforts of a dedicated group of modern gardeners and the stewardship of the National Park Service at the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Site. Acquired by the Federal government in 1976, Bellefield is an elegant 18th century house remodeled by famed architects McKim, Mead and White for Thomas and Sarah Newbold. It now serves as the regional headquarters for the National Park Service, which manages three sites in Hyde Park: the adjacent Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill, and the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site.
Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield
4097 Albany Post Rd
The earliest existing private garden created by one of America's most celebrated landscape designers. Not only is the landscape at Bellefield historically significant, it is a testament to the efforts of a dedicated group of modern gardeners and the stewardship of the National Park Service at the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Site. Acquired by the Federal government in 1976, Bellefield is an elegant 18th century house remodeled by famed architects McKim, Mead and White for Thomas and Sarah Newbold. It now serves as the regional headquarters for the National Park Service, which manages three sites in Hyde Park: the adjacent Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill, and the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site.
FABULOUS views and hikes. Worth the trip and only $10 a car full of people.
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Заповедник Минневаска
5281 Route 44-55
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FABULOUS views and hikes. Worth the trip and only $10 a car full of people.

Arts & Culture

Museums! Sites to visit!
It's at Vassar College, the area is a fun college town shopping area, the museum is free, and is a dense collection of world renowned art in a very small footprint.
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Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave
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It's at Vassar College, the area is a fun college town shopping area, the museum is free, and is a dense collection of world renowned art in a very small footprint.
Barrett Art Center
55 Noxon St
ART!
They run a fabulous website loaded with historical facts at: http://www.dutchesscountyhistoricalsociety.org/links.aspx
Dutchess County Historical Society
549 Main Street
They run a fabulous website loaded with historical facts at: http://www.dutchesscountyhistoricalsociety.org/links.aspx
Artist student produced shows, always changing, and great variety!
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Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
1 Hawk Dr
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Artist student produced shows, always changing, and great variety!
Yes they really manufactured underwear here, but now it's a cafe and art studios.
Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory
8 N Cherry St
Yes they really manufactured underwear here, but now it's a cafe and art studios.
This was a trolley barn, now converted to an art studio and gallery.
Poughkeepsie Trolley Barn
This was a trolley barn, now converted to an art studio and gallery.

Shopping

You can shop online and pick up your trinkets while you stay at 73 Peach Road! So easy to shop for souvenirs at the same place you stay for your get-a-way!
Elf Works Lane
73 Peach Rd
You can shop online and pick up your trinkets while you stay at 73 Peach Road! So easy to shop for souvenirs at the same place you stay for your get-a-way!
Close to a Starbucks, Panera's, wine store and more. Adams carries food choices from around the world. Great garden and flower shop too!
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Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess Turnpike
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Close to a Starbucks, Panera's, wine store and more. Adams carries food choices from around the world. Great garden and flower shop too!
Quaint town with unique small town shops.
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Millbrook
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Quaint town with unique small town shops.
Just a funky little New Age gift store right down the street from Vassar College. At Elf Works Lane, we recycle all their incoming packing material, so we're grateful for the connection.
Dreaming Goddess
44 Raymond Ave
Just a funky little New Age gift store right down the street from Vassar College. At Elf Works Lane, we recycle all their incoming packing material, so we're grateful for the connection.
WIDE selection of cheeses, fresh produce, and freshest fish in the area. A bit pricey.
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Adams Fairacre Farms
765 Dutchess Turnpike
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WIDE selection of cheeses, fresh produce, and freshest fish in the area. A bit pricey.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great people, great wines.
Paula's Stone Cottage Wine Bar
2 Broad St
Great people, great wines.