New York City

Are the peculiar people, the trash and the din of New York City getting on your nerves? Why not skip out on Greenwich Village or Times Square and take the Metro-North Commuter train up to the calm and scenic Hudson Valley region. Towns like Poughkeepsie allow you to get your bearings while at the same time enjoying the perks of city life, like fine dining and great shopping. Poughkeepsie also makes New York City seem cramped and buzzing when you take in its hiking, kayaking and...well, simply good, fresh breathing. Walks through historic Poughkeepsie are so delightfully different from the cab or subway rides in New York City. So, if you are overwhelmed with the Big Apple, make the healthful trip up along the Hudson Valley. Even the train ride can be therapeutic when you consider the great scenic changes along the way. Busy city life can wait. Poughkeepsie offers so much charm in the way of dining, lodging and relaxing.