Poughkeepsie · From NYC

Poughkeepsie from New York City

Dutchess County

Poughkeepsie is one of the canonical NYC weekender destinations, close enough for a day trip and distinct enough to feel like an escape. The Hudson Valley’s biggest city: late-night diners, the Walkway, and the late-night food spots that anchor the region. Below: how to get there from Manhattan or Brooklyn (Metro-North, Amtrak, I-87, the Bear Mountain Bridge), where to stay, the licensed dispensaries worth a stop, and a tight one-day or two-day itinerary. New York state law prohibits cannabis consumption on state-owned land and in public spaces. Adults 21+.