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Vassar’s location offers something for everyone—whether you’re interested in attending vibrant community events, sampling excellent food, enjoying the outdoors, or visiting unique local stores and museums.
The Arlington District of Poughkeepsie is a vibrant community in Dutchess County. It’s home to Vassar and features a rich selection of cuisine, specialty retail shops, and community events.
Vassar hosts Arlington Farmers’ Market seasonally on the Alumnae House great lawn from June through October. The market features dozens of vendors selling local goods.
Dine at a variety of student-staffed restaurants including the American Bounty Restaurant, The Bocuse Restaurant, Ristorante Caterina de’ Medici, and the Apple Pie Bakery Café.
One of the largest exhibition spaces in the country for modern and contemporary art.
The place where the 32nd U.S. president called home. Home to FDR’s official papers, books, and other memorabilia, as well as the papers of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Short for Shawangunks, this world-class hiking and climbing spot offers spectacular views and some of the best climbing in the eastern United States.
This open-air museum located in New Windsor contains a vast collection of contemporary outdoor sculptures.
At 1.28 miles long, this is the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world.
“One of the nicest areas in Poughkeepsie to stroll, shop, and get a bite to eat is the Vassar College area.”
