Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is a 19th century railroad bridge transformed into the world's longest elevated pedestrian park.

The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is the ideal destination for families with children. With exhibits that promote play and early learning, the Museum welcomes over 80,000 visitors each year. Exhibit galleries include: Early Learning Junction, Science Revealed, a Science Center, Imagination Playground, and a Children's Garden. The Museum also features weekly drop-in educational programs. The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is the ONLY children's museum in the Hudson River Valley between the larger New York City and Albany areas. The Museum is located in the heart of the historic waterfront in Poughkeepsie, just steps away from the Poughkeepsie Metro-North train station, the Walkway Over the Hudson's Elevator, fabulous restaurants, and a new city park. The Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is an independent 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational organization supported by admission and membership sales, program fees, donations, and grants.

Historic post office contains murals depicting local history.