Poughkeepsie
United States · New YorkUS
City in New York, United States
Poughkeepsie is a city in and is the county seat of Dutchess County, New York, United States. It is surrounded by the Town of Poughkeepsie and had a population of 31,577 at the 2020 census, while the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area has an estimated 712,000 residents. Poughkeepsie is in the Hudson Valley region, midway between the core of the New York metropolitan area and the state capital of Albany. It is served by the nearby Hudson Valley Regional Airport and Stewart International Airport in Orange County, New York.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 31,577
- Coordinates
- 41.700, -73.921
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 55 m
Overview of Poughkeepsie
Travellers heading to New York, United States will find Poughkeepsie, a small town. Around 31,577 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Poughkeepsie is strongest on adventure. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Poughkeepsie
Adventure in Poughkeepsie
(1)Under adventure, Poughkeepsie is tagged with Boat Rides. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Poughkeepsie.
Best time to visit Poughkeepsie
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
Getting there & around
Poughkeepsie rewards a slow approach — a hub in New York, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to America/New_York on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Poughkeepsie that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Poughkeepsie known for?
- Travellers associate Poughkeepsie with adventure. It sits in New York, United States and counts about 31,577 residents.
- What can you do in Poughkeepsie?
- Poughkeepsie is tagged with Boat Rides, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Poughkeepsie?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes.
- Where is Poughkeepsie located?
- Poughkeepsie belongs to New York, United States, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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