Elizabeth & Matthew
Things To Do
Crew Restaurant & Bar
To take advantage of the Culinary Institute of America nearby in Hyde Park, you can go to one of its restaurants, or opt for one of its partner restaurants where students have externships under the CIA alum chef. A lot of crowd-pleasing options for dinner!
Lola's Cafe
Great lunch spot with sandwiches, salads, burgers, etc. It's a short walk to get on the Walkway Over the Hudson from Lola's so you can grab a bite after crossing the Hudson River
Rosticceria Rossi & Sons
Rossi's is a local favorite known for its hearty and delicious Italian deli sandwiches
The Poughkeepsie Grind and Cafe
An easy spot to grab egg sandwiches, pastries, and coffee in Poughkeepsie's downtown.
Walkway Over the Hudson State Park
The world's largest elevated pedestrian bridge is right over the Hudson from Poughkeepsie to Highland on the other side. Cross the bridge (or just do halfway and back) to get spectacular views of the Hudson River Valley and see if you can spot the Grandview along the water!
Franny Reese State Park
Franny Reese is an ideal option if you want to spend time in nature and explore views overlooking the Hudson without an intense or long hike. It has dog-friendly (Marjorie loved sniffing around) and easy trails, but you might want bug spray.
Mount Beacon Trailhead
If you're up for an intense hike, try Mount Beacon. If you get all the way to the summit, you can climb the fire tower for the ultimate vantage point. Expect it to take a few hours and bring some water, but if you're ready for a challenge the views will be worth it!
Locust Grove Brewing Company
Ideal laid-back spot to try a flight of in-house beers (or wine and cocktails), even better if you enjoy at a picnic table in the back with vineyards and the river in the backdrop.
Explore the Hudson Valley
Make the most of autumn in the Hudson Valley with activities like apple picking, haunted hikes, historical sites, farmers markets, and more
Enjoy Dutchess County
Find the top things to do local to Poughkeepsie's home county such as hiking trails, museums, craft drinks, events and more to plan your trip.