1 day in Poughkeepsie Itinerary

Poughkeepsie, officially the City of Poughkeepsie, is a city in the state of New York, United States, which is the county seat of Dutchess County. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, then snap pictures at Mid Hudson Bridge, and then snap pictures at Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.

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New York City to Poughkeepsie is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from New York City in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Poughkeepsie, with lows of 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Poughkeepsie.

You've now added Empire Cruise lines to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): take a memorable tour with Empire Cruise lines and then take in the views from Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park.

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Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can go by car back home.