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Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The city of Poughkeepsie lies on the east side of the Hudson River, halfway between New York City and Albany. A National Heritage Area, Poughkeepsie draws sight-seers and pleasure-seekers to its culturally and geographically fertile ground.

Attractions in Poughkeepsie include the walkway over the Hudson river which gives a great view of the sunset and the skyline of Poughkeepsie and Highland.

Things to See and Do

* Locust Grove
* Walkway over the Hudson
* Downtown Poughkeepsie mall row
* Public Works of Art

General information
Cruise Season – May - October
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language – English
Population – 45,000 approx
Land Area - 80.8 km2
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1


Travel Links – The closest major airport is the Stewart International Airport. Poughkeepsie is also accessible from Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport

Poughkeepsie is the last station stop on Hudson Line commuter trains out of New York City. Express service between Poughkeepsie and Grand Central Terminal is about 1 hour and 20 minutes, local service considerably longer. Local service is also available to other Metro-North commuter stations.

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