A great spot to grab dinner and a beer on Friday night before the Champagne Welcome. Their rooftop bar (21+) has sweeping views of the Hudson Valley.
Rossi & Sons
27 Eastdale Avenue North, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
A locally loved, family-run Italian deli, famous for the Number Four sandwich (stuffed with a crispy chicken cutlet, prosciutto, herbed pesto, mozzarella, and roasted peppers on house-made focaccia. A good spot for a casual lunch on Saturday!
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
A 1.28-mile bridge 212 feet above the Hudson River. Awesome views and a must-do on a visit to Poughkeepsie.
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538, (845) 229-7770
Bike Path & Rental
41 Springtown Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561
If you're looking for a local excursion on Sunday (or Saturday if you're an early riser), a fun option is to rent bikes from New Paltz Biking and enjoy the nearby WallKill Valley Rail Trail. https://wallkillvalleylt.org/wvrt/