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    Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

    2,118 Reviews
    #1 of 21 things to do in Poughkeepsie
    Sights & Landmarks, Bridges
    Closed Now: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1926
    Open today: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    “rail trail”(94 reviews)
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    Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is a 19th century railroad bridge transformed into the world's longest elevated pedestrian park.
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Best free venue in Poughkeepsie

    You can get excersie with fantastic views of our beautiful river valley. The Rail Trail is excellent for biking and walking. The Walkway connects. Ulster and Dutchess countys

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Edward M
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Walkway over the Hudson State Historic Park, a day to remember!

    The Walkway Over the Hudson is an old railroad bridge that spans about a mile and a quarter over the Hudson River. It is open all year long and at certain times (ie: 4th of July, Memorial Day, other celebrations, etc. there are fireworks at...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank NancyL285
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Walkway over the hudson

    Some of the best views of the Hudson River, especially on the forth of July, the walkway is great for family time as well. It is very wide and does no sway.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Steelerfan1966
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    High Above the Hudson

    This train bridge-converted pedestrian walk-way will take your breath away! Morning or night, you will enjoy the sight - guaranteed!

    Date of experience: December 2018
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    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    Walkway over the Hudson

    Great way to enjoy the beauty of the Huddon Valley, exercise, meet up with great friends. Awesome views and special events! Bring the whole family!

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Liz F
    Reviewed January 14, 2019
    Wonderful walk with spectacular view and well worth the effort to find

    This was a glorious experience on a sunny Autumn afternoon after viewing the Roosevelt estate...and such a wonderful project supported by Rails to Trails. Well worth the effort to find it and we recommend walking from the East side to the West (Poughkeepsie). One can...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank mom5fay
    Reviewed December 17, 2018
    Just beautiful

    We are so fortunate to have this right in our backyard. The views are spectacular especially when the leaves change.

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank barbarak0622
    Reviewed December 14, 2018
    At any time of the year a great walk

    I have been there many times and it always was a good visit. The views are spectacular. You can stroll or walk at a clip, your choice. On nice weekends it can get busy and bike riders can be an issue. Butthe bridge is wide...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank Gypsgris
    Reviewed December 11, 2018 via mobile
    A brisk walk

    Had a beautiful walk all the way across!!! The new welcoming center on the Highland said de is REALLY nice!!!

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Mompells5
    Reviewed December 3, 2018
    Know before you go

    It, as the name implies, is a walkway over the Hudson River. Old converted railroad bridge. I have done this a couple of times. You can park on either side of the river however I have only ever parked on the west side and walked...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
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    October 13, 2018|
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    Response from KauaiGrown808 | Reviewed this property |
    No stairs on either side. Parking is much more pleasant on the Highland end of the bridge.
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    September 17, 2018|
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    Response from 948meleam |
    if you Google it it'll show you exactly where the parking lot is at the beginning of the bridge on the Poughkeepsie side, it is just outside of the downtown area there in Poughkeepsie. Yes there is an elevator, but parking... More
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    August 29, 2018|
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    Response from christopherfrantz13 | Reviewed this property |
    The walk over the Hudson is about 3 miles roundtrip, with lots to stop and view or read the informative little signs. You can speedwalk if you like, but my friend and I took two and one quarter hours.
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