Poughkeepsie Waterfront Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A marina with several boats docked at sunset.
A marina with various boats docked, a large suspension bridge in the background, and a forested hillside.
A suspension bridge over a river with a forested hillside in the background.
A river with a bridge, houses, and autumn foliage along the banks.
A suspension bridge with a central tower and cables. Vehicles are traveling on the road.

Stay near popular Poughkeepsie Waterfront attractions

A steel bridge over a body of water with autumn foliage in the background.

Poughkeepsie Bridge

9.2/10 (244 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Poughkeepsie when you stop by Poughkeepsie Bridge. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Activities

Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour

Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour

AU$46
per adult
Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour
Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour

Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour

AU$33
per adult
Hallows and Hauntings of Hyde Park Ghost Tour
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Our pick of the best Poughkeepsie Waterfront Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley

Hyatt Place Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley

3 out of 5
2165 South Road Poughkeepsie NY
The price is AU$163 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$163
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
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 AU$253 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$253
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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 AU$159 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$159
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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
Spark by Hilton Fishkill

Spark by Hilton Fishkill

3 out of 5
20 Schuyler Blvd Fishkill NY
The price is AU$158 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$158
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Fishkill. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (242 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Spark by Hilton Fishkill
Ramada by Wyndham Newburgh/West Point

Ramada by Wyndham Newburgh/West Point

2 out of 5
1289 Route 300 Newburgh NY
The price is AU$126 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$126
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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)
"Online showed nice breakfast set up....that was not the case....."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Newburgh/West Point
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 AU$139 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$139
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Run down hotel. Check-in took way too long. Broken toilet & phone….We left and didn’t stay."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Highland Poughkeepsie
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Our guide on where to stay in Poughkeepsie Waterfront

Find the best Poughkeepsie Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 lit bridge with a cross on top and a church with a steeple in the foreground.
Photo by Gregg Tobias
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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.

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 Locust Grove or Poughkeepsie Galleria 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.

Poughkeepsie Waterfront Travel Guide

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