Poughkeepsie is the proud home of Vassar College and Marist College, giving it a youthful, college-town vibe. This family-friendly suburb sits along the Hudson River across from Franny Reese State Park and offers several community parks of its own like Upper Landing Park, College Hill Park, Spratt Park, and Eastman Park. Locals enjoy biking and walking over the river on the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park — originally built in 1889.
This city features local businesses and entertainment venues like the Chance Theatre, Mill House Brewing Company, and Bardavon, the oldest operating theater in New York State. Poughkeepsie is nestled in the southeastern suburbs of New York nearing Connecticut. Residents of Poughkeepsie have easy access to James Bird State Park, the Locust Grove Estate, the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. Poughkeepsie is surrounded by national history, local charm, and dense forests.
