What is Poughkeepsie like? Is there stuff to do there?
Poughkeepsie is a city of about 100,000 people. Located in the heart of the scenic Hudson Valley, it is approximately 75 miles north of New York City. Within Poughkeepsie are numerous opportunities for entertainment and shopping, including: the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, which brings in such talent as the Indigo Girls and Bob Dylan; a roller-skating rink, an ice-skating arena, bowling alleys, a pool hall, the Bardavon Opera House, numerous dance clubs, and shopping malls. There are loads of delicious and affordable restaurants, including the Culinary Institute of America. There are a couple of movie theaters in town as well as two drive-ins. To our north and west you will find great opportunities for recreational and outdoor sports — including hiking, skiing, kayaking, rock climbing and camping. There is definitely stuff to do — both on and off campus. Additionally, we are a short (under two hours) commuter train ride from New York City. Poughkeepsie is a great place to go to college. Th
