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POUGHKEEPSIE & HIGHLAND NEW YORK Bus service available through Dutchess County Transit Metro-North: 511 or 877-690-5114 mta.info/mnr/getaways Amtrak: 800-872-7245 | amtrak.com Our red-vested volunteer Ambassadors are the Walkway’s pulse, serving as greeters, tour guides, and information providers. Join this lively group and help us make the Walkway the friendliest park in the world!
Become an Ambassador Engraved bronze medallions are installed along the railing at the Center Observation Area to recognize individual, family, foundation, and corporate donors. Unique benches, with seats of wood from the Coney Island boardwalk, bear plaques to honor and memorialize Walkway donors.
Name a Bench or Medallion Our generous donors and corporate sponsors are the Walkway’s lifeblood and our future. Your gifts make our programs, sustainability initiatives, capital projects, and special events possible. Lend your support today and make a tangible difference in the Walkway’s future!
Lead the Walkway’s Future Visitors to the Walkway will enjoy the new Ulster Welcome Center, which opens in early summer with amenities including ample restrooms and a covered picnic area. Construction on the Dutchess Welcome Center is slated to begin this fall. These upgrades are funded in part by New York State Parks and generous donations to the Walkway organization by individual donors, corporate partners, and members like you. Thank you!
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The Washington Street entrance is 0.7 miles from the train station.
POUGHKEEPSIE TRAIN STATION Guided group tours of this historic railroad bridge conducted by trained Walkway Ambassadors available by advance reservation. See breathtaking river and mountain views, fresh air, and scenic Hudson Valley vistas. Contact: tours@walkway.org
GROUP TOURS
Reopening late spring – call for status. This ADAcompliant, 21 story glass elevator is a short walk from the Poughkeepsie train station.
ELEVATOR STATUS (Call 845-834-3641)
www.newpaltz.edu/events visit the SAMUEL DORSKY MUSEUM OF ART, attend a PLANETARIUM SHOW, see a THEATRE production or check our WEBSITE for more events.
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Welcome to the Walkway! Bienvenidos al Walkway! Bienvenue à la Walkway! 歡迎光臨 Walkway! Willkommen im Walkway! Welkom op de Walkway! へようこそ Walkway! ДоброПожаловатьнаWalkway!
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Parking at train station. 83 N. Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
UPPER LANDING PARK (Elevator Entrance) Parking: 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 On foot, the stairs at Washington Street are 0.7 miles from the train station
WALKWAY EAST (Poughkeepsie Entrance) Parking: 87 Haviland Rd., Highland, NY 12528
WALKWAY WEST (Highland Entrance) Entrances have metered parking managed by NYS Parks.
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A notable industrial and civic center
high above the Hudson River at the center of Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, with opportunities to explore in every direction.
EAST OF THE HUDSON RIVER
Experience 360˚ of Discovery! A stunning panorama unfolds
Flip over to the large map to view each Discovery Zone and its features. The legend provides approximate distances to each zone from the Walkway’s western and eastern gates. Visit walkway.org for complete descriptions of each Discovery Zone.
WEST OF THE HUDSON RIVER Highland Hamlet
Classic, small-town America Enjoy Highland’s architecture, boutique shops, breweries, and restaurants in this quaint hamlet.
Highland Landing
Riverfront reinvented by the past, present, and future Stroll by the Yelverton House, the oldest wooden structure in Ulster County, and Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park, with its boat launch and deep-water dock. View British cannonballs at Highland’s Town Hall.
Franny Reese State Park A wild woodland preserved
Enjoy this stunning, 250-acre state park with scenic overlooks and 2.5 miles of trails named for Scenic Hudson founding member and activist Franny Reese.
Poughkeepsie City Downtown
Southside Historic District
Sentinels to Poughkeepsie’s Gilded Age
NEW! Walkway Loop Trail
Poughkeepsie Waterfront
Walk Garfield Place and the nearby streets to take in the architecture of historic landmark homes, many of which have been restored. Nearby Christ Church, completed in 1888, stands at the base of Academy Street.
Enjoy bustling restaurants and shops around Market and Main Streets. Don’t miss First Friday celebrations and shows at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House. An economic engine
Stroll from Main Street or the train station and enjoy a meal at one of the nearby waterfront restaurants. Walk north through Waryas Park and the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum to historic Upper Landing Park for stunning views of the Walkway. Weather permitting, ride the glass elevator 21 stories to the top.
Little Italy
Enjoy Hudson River views from two bridges Walk the Loop trail and its additional spurs for easy access to nature trails in Franny Reese State Park, neighborhood walks, and miles of rail trails in Ulster and Dutchess counties. Please note that the Mid-Hudson Bridge is open to pedestrians, weather permitting, from dawn to dusk. Restaurants
The heart of the Old World at the foot of the Walkway Reconnect with this historic immigrant enclave. Enjoy an ethnic restaurant or Italian bakery near the train station and beneath the Walkway.
Rail Trails
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Arts & Culture
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Union Street Historic Neighborhood Community-driven urban renewal
Walk the tree-lined streets of Poughkeepsie’s oldest neighborhood, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. See an eclectic mix of business and residential uses.
walkway.org Governor Cuomo announces plans for new Walkway Welcome Centers. L-R: Michael Oates, Walkway Chairman; Elizabeth Waldstein-Hart, Walkway Executive Director; Governor Andrew M. Cuomo; Rose Harvey, Commissioner of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.
Illinois Mountain/Berean Park
A recreation zone for all levels of adventure Enjoy recreational fishing, picnicking, lake swimming, and gentle hiking paths at Berean Park, with more strenuous trails toward the peak. Seasonal activities include mountain biking and snowshoeing.
Check out our new website and video for more details about the Greater Walkway Experience!
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Look for Walkway Over the Hudson on the I Love NY app. The Greater Walkway Experience and digital presence is made possible by grants from Empire State Development and its I LOVE NEW YORK program under Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. Additional support provided by Ulster County IDA, AT&T, Hudson Valley Greenway, partners, and sponsors.
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Lola’s Cafe
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Monday-Friday 10-5 • Saturday 10-4 131 Washington Street, Poughkeepsie 12601
Coppola’s
Palace Diner
La Fantasia Ristorante Serving up authentic renditions of classic Italian favorites. Located on Highland side of the Walkway. Ramp up to restaurant.
Business Meetings & private Parties, Rehearsal Dinners Birthdays Bridal/Baby Showers Family Gatherings Business Luncheons
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3581 Route 9W Highland, NY 845-691-7832
7 Terwilliger Lane (845) 255-8865 Group Discounts Available
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Saint Hubert’s Lodge 626 Lattintown Rd, Marlboro 845.795.0037
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WA L K O R R I D E T H E WA L K WAY T H E N D I N E O N T H E PAT I O A T T H E POUGHKEEPSIE ICE HOUSE
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Poughkeepsie Ice House is now offering a full-service bar and creative cocktails this spring and summer season. Join us on our patio for an inventive, local menu, rotating craft beers and an extensive wine list in a casual dining atmosphere with beautiful views. ONLY 540 STEPS FROM THE WALKWAY ELEVATOR.
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To make a reservation, call 845.232.5783 For more information, visit: pkicehouse.com.
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