{"id":2204,"date":"2024-02-05T12:01:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T17:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/international-services\/?p=2204"},"modified":"2024-02-05T12:01:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T17:01:04","slug":"getting-to-know-poughkeepsie-mary-lemza-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pages.vassar.edu\/international-services\/2024\/02\/05\/getting-to-know-poughkeepsie-mary-lemza-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to Know Poughkeepsie – Mary Lemza ’27"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How many times have you wandered beyond our campus to explore the area around? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your adventures have been limited to Poughkeepsie Galleria and NYC, this post is for you! We asked our friends and faculty for recommendations of places and locations worth a visit and encourage you to save these for the next adventure with friends or even a solo-date 🧭<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Dia:Beacon:<\/strong> If you’re interested in contemporary art, make sure to visit Dia:Beacon, one of the biggest museums of modern sculptures in the world located in Beacon, just a 30 minute drive from Poughkeepsie. It features large-scale installations and exhibitions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Storm King Art Center:<\/strong> While a bit further away (in New Windsor), Storm King Art Center is worth a visit. It is an outdoor sculpture park featuring large-scale contemporary artworks set amidst 500 acres of rolling hills and fields.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. FDR Presidential Library and Museum:<\/strong> Visit the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, located in nearby Hyde Park. Explore exhibits that showcase the life and legacy of the 32nd President of the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Appalachian Trail: <\/strong>If you’re up for an outdoor adventure, head to nearby sections of the Appalachian Trail, where you can hike scenic trails and enjoy breathtaking views.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Innisfree Garden:<\/strong> Located in Millbrook, a short drive from Poughkeepsie, this stunning garden is a serene oasis featuring diverse landscapes, scenic trails, and a unique collection of plants.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site:<\/strong> Visit Val-Kill, the home of Eleanor Roosevelt, and learn about her life and influential work as a social and political advocate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Wondering how to get there? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Most of these locations are easily accessible with a car, but if nobody in your friend group has one, we got you. Here are a few tips on getting around the area: <\/p>\n\n\n\n