Open the Door to the Hudson River Valley

Dusty blue storefront. The door has a flowery wreath on it. There is a large window featuring a variety of antiques. "Once Upon a Time" is stenciled on the window. There are two chairs and a plant in front of the window.

Want to take a trip but have too little vacation time to make it work? Why not crack open your laptop with a side of stunning scenery on a workcation. Push open the door to Poughkeepsie, the perfect gateway to the historic Hudson River Valley.

Your lunch break can be a scenic drive to charming towns like Cold Spring or Woodstock for a bit of antiquing.

Plus, for those who crave a dose of history with their hush trip, the region boasts a treasure trove of historical connections.

Visit the FDR Presidential Library in Hyde Park or imagine Revolutionary War battles fought along the Hudson River. You can even pay a visit to the West Point Museum.

✨ Spend a week in Poughkeepsie and discover the charms Hudson River Valley on the Sidewalk Safari travel blog.