The Top 8 Attractions around Vassar College
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Vassar College. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Vassar College is a region where 8
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 26, 2025
Walkway Over the Hudson
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The Walkway Over the Hudson, also known as the Poughkeepsie Bridge, is a steel cantilever bridge spanning the Hudson River between Poughkeepsie and Highland. Originally it was built as a …
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Dutchess Rail Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The Dutchess Rail Trail is a 13 mile traffic free path. It is built on an abandoned railway line.
The trail runs from Hopewell Junction to the Walkway Over the Hudson in the City of Poughkeepsie
The trail runs from Hopewell Junction to the Walkway Over the Hudson in the City of Poughkeepsie
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1889 Rail Bed Trail
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It's a dirt trail that branches off the HVRT. It gives you a different perspective than riding on the HVRT.
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Hudson Valley Rail Trail from Highland to the river
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
This section of the Hudson Valley Rail Trail is from the western boundary of Highland to where the Walkway path is at the Hudson River. This section of the trail …
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View of the Mid-Hudson Bridge from Johnson Iorio Memorial Park
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Johnson Iorio Memorial Park plays host to a couple picnic tables, a Vietnam War memorial, and awesome views out over the Hudson River. There is easy access to the Mid-Hudson Bridge from here.
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