Arlington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Mid-Hudson Bridge
Cycle or walk across this high bridge for panoramic views and see it at night to appreciate its intricate lighting system.
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
You can find out about the history of Haviland with a stop at Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Locust Grove
You can browse the exhibits at Locust Grove, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Poughkeepsie. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Poughkeepsie Bridge
You can learn about the history of Poughkeepsie when you stop by Poughkeepsie Bridge. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Vassar College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Vassar College during your travels in Poughkeepsie. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Overlook Drive-In Theater
Enjoy a performance at Overlook Drive-In Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Poughkeepsie. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
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Our pick of the best Arlington Hotel Deals
The Heartwood
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Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Quality Inn Poughkeepsie
Breakfast is terrible, really nothing to choose from, not fresh, poor selection
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel And Conference Center
Hotel is very dated 70s, dark, poor lighting everything is dark beige and dark brown, walls doors, carpet.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Poughkeepsie
The breakfast menu was fresh and the coffee at all times was a nice perk. The staff at checkout was rude and even though we had asked for adjoining rooms, we were not provided that at check in. We were instead given rooms on opposite floors. There was something spilled on the side table and something ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection
Courtyard by Marriott Fishkill
Staff was very nice . Gave us water bottles , and i loved that they didn’t come knocking on the door as soon as it was checkout time
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arlington
Downtown Poughkeepsie
If you're spending some time in Downtown Poughkeepsie, Bardavon 1869 Opera House and Mid-Hudson Civic Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Poughkeepsie Waterfront
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Poughkeepsie Waterfront. You might want to make time for a stop at Mid-Hudson Bridge or Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.
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 Locust Grove or Poughkeepsie Galleria during your time in the area.
Crown Heights
Visitors to Crown Heights enjoy its coffee shops, and if you want to do some exploring, Hudson River is worth a stop.
