FAQs

Q: A friend of mine recommended I take a weekend visit to a city called Poughkeepsie in New York, along the Hudson River. What is the easiest means of traveling to Poughkeepsie, New York and are there reputable Poughkeepsie hotels?

A: Your friend has certainly steered you in the right direction. The city of Poughkeepsie, New York is a beautiful spot on the east side of the Hudson with a number of great hotels such as the Grand Hotel right in historic Poughkeepsie. To visit Poughkeepsie, hop on the Metro-North Poughkeepsie train running from New York City.

Q: I am from Long Island, New York and my daughter is nearing the end of her high school career. I would like her to attend a prestigious college in the state of New York where she can be near me, but not to near as to have her freedom encroached upon. Are there any schools you recommend in New York?

A: The Hudson Valley region has a number of competitive colleges that are medium in size. Poughkeepsie, New York, in fact, boasts Marist College, Duchess Community College and Vassar. These schools would be great options for your daughter to have the independent college life and still be relatively close to home by Metro-North train.

Q: How is Poughkeepsie, New York weather? I am planning a visit and would like to know how to pack.

A: Weather in Poughkeepsie, New York resembles most areas in the Northeast--it is harsh in the Winter, but snow provides great out-door activity like cross-country skiing in the Hudson Valley. Summers in Poughkeepsie are very pleasant with a crisp breeze and fresh upstate New York air. Foliage in the Fall is quite nice, but remember to bring a jacket as the nights can be quite chilly.

Q: My husband and I are planning a romantic weekend in upstate New York. Do you have any recommendations for travel and entertainment?

A: Poughkeepsie, New York is a great spot for couples looking for a romantic get-away. There are a range of Poughkeepsie restaurants, from Italian to Mexican. Poughkeepsie bed breakfasts are among the finest as well. To turn up the romance, your husband can pop to the renowned Poughkeepsie florist while you tune into the local Poughkeepsie radio station. Try the spa in Poughkeepsie to make the weekend really memorable.

Q: How are the Poughkeepsie school systems? We are moving to the Hudson Valley region and would like to enroll our son.

A: The town of Poughkeepsie and the greater Poughkeepsie region has a number of outstanding schools to enhance your child's social and educational welfare. In fact, adoption in Poughkeepsie is particularly popular because Poughkeepsie parents looking to raise a family (in the event that they cannot have a child by birth) stay in the city to adobpt because they know that Poughkeepsie schools will wonderfully foster and nourish all kinds of children.