Attractions in Poughkeepsie, New York
Amusements
Jumpin Jake's Discovery 845-849-1075
2600 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Jump, climb, slide, and bounce your way to fun. Jumpin' Jake's houses giant, fun-filled, interactive inflatable play structures, as well as many other fun filled... more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Clinton House 914-471-1630
549 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
The Clinton House maintains archives and a library for local historical research, and was named for New York's first governor, George Clinton. more info mapGlebe House 845-454-0605
635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
This house represents a modest home of the late 18th and early 19th centuries and is filled with period furnishings and antiques. more info mapMain Post Office 914-452-3421
55 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
This early 20th century post office is a National Historic Landmark with famous murals and interesting architecture. more info mapSamuel F. B. Morse Historic Site 914-454-4500
370 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Visit the home of artist and inventor of the telegraph and Morse Code, Samuel Morse. more info mapSmith Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church 845-454-1913
124 Smith Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Guided tours of this historic church provide information on the history of the church and its prominent parishioners, including the first woman ordained a Methodist... more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Springside National Historic Site 845-471-0183
185 Academy Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
This site is recognized as the last surviving example of America's first native-born landscape architect, Andrew Jackson Downing, and is the first site in the City of... more info map
Libraries & Research Centers
Grinnell Library 845-297-3428
2642 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Located across the street from the Zion Episcopal Church, the Grinnell Library has been a library in the Village of Wappingers Falls since 1867, making it the sixth... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Barrett Art Center 914-471-2550
55 Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
The Barrett Art Center features a gallery, workshops, lectures, and classes. It is part of the National Historic Register. more info mapCunneen-Hackett Arts Center 845-471-1221
9 and 12 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Cunneen-Hacket is an art gallery promoting local artists. They also sponsor dancers, musicians, dramas, lectures, and films. more info mapFrances Lehman Loeb Art Center 845-437-7745
124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
located at Vassar College
This facility houses over 15,000 works of art from antiquity to modern day. more info mapMid-Hudson Children's Museum 845-471-0589
75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
A great destination for children to see fun and educational exhibits or play in the activity area. This is also an ideal place for field trips, offering traveling... more info mapMill Street Loft 845-471-7477
455 Maple Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Home to The Art Institute, this award-winning multi-arts educational center provides creative arts programs and classes to children and adults and features many exhibits... more info
Tours & Cruises
River Boat Tours 914-473-5211
310 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Enjoy exciting cruises on paddle wheeler, brunches, lunches, dinners, wine tasting, and private charters. more info map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery 845-255-4613
331 McKinstry Road, Gardiner, NY 12525
Whitecliff Vineyards is rooted in the centuries-old agricultural traditions of the Hudson Valley. See Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and other grapes... more info
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