Known as the "Queen City of the Hudson," Poughkeepsie offers a blend of history, arts, and nature. Centered around the Walkway Over the Hudson, (the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge), take in stunning views of the Hudson River and Catskills Mountains. Visitors can explore the historic downtown, enjoy cultural gems like the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, the Bardavon Performing Arts Theatre, discover unique boutiques, and dine at nearby institutions like the Culinary Institute of America, all while enjoying scenic riverfront parks and proximity to Dutchess County's broader attractions. Poughkeepsie is easily accessible to the New York Metro Region via the Metro North Rail Line.
88,327 people live in Poughkeepsie, where the median age is 38.9 and the average individual income is $46,018.097. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Poughkeepsie, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dimpi's Foodmart, Mark's Dessert By Nilda, and Pinball Resource.
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| Dining | 3 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.52 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.46 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.86 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.59 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.2 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.99 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 4.74 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.61 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.62 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.85 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.67 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Poughkeepsie has 34,124 households, with an average household size of 7.44. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Poughkeepsie do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 88,327 people call Poughkeepsie home. The population density is 2,121.269 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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