Poughkeepsie, NY
Hampton Inn Poughkeepsie
We have reserved a block of hotel rooms with a special wedding rate at the Hampton Inn Poughkeepsie on the nights of Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th. The rate is $149 per night and will stay valid until June 3rd. Please click on the link above (Hampton Inn Poughkeepsie) to reserve a room. Please make sure to click "Book a Room" to receive the discounted rate and not the type of room. Also our Group Code s LSW.
Though the above hotel is where we have blocked rooms and set a special rate for our wedding guests, we wanted to provide other options for you in the area. Please note that the below hotels do not have blocked rooms or special rates for our wedding guests.
The suggested hotels below range from other standard options to quaint B&Bs if you're opting for a true country feel.
There are also lots of apartments and houses available for short term rental on sites like HomeAway and VRBO which can be fun if you are with a group or plan to spend some extra time in the area.
We do suggest you try to at least reserve something, since it is a holiday weekend and things are booking up quickly!
Airports in the NYC area (closest to our Garba Sangeet venue):
John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Airport (EWR) in NJ
Airports in the Poughkeepsie area (closest to our Wedding venue):
Stewart International Airport (SWF), which is approximately 25 miles to the south. White Plains (HPN), which is 70 miles to the south.
If you are planning on attending our July 3rd Garba Sangeet event or want to come early, please fly into the NYC area. If you are only attending the wedding on July 5th, you have the option of flying to an airport closer to our wedding venue (our wedding venue is 1.5 hours north of NYC, near Poughkeepsie, NY). Please note, however, that those airports are smaller and flights are less frequent. The wedding party will not be in the Poughkeepsie area until the evening before the wedding on July 4th.
If you have any questions, or need help arranging any transportation, please feel free to contact us.
Arriving from the New York metro area
Via car:
Driving from New York to Poughkeepsie takes approximately 1.5 hours from NYC.
Via train:
Amtrak from Penn Station - Multiple Amtrak lines service Poughkeepsie including the Lake Shore Limited, Empire Service, Maple Leaf, Adirondack and the Ethan Allen Express lines. From Penn Station, it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach Poughkeepsie.
Metro North from Grand Central Station - Metro North trains run frequently via the Hudson line. The trip takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Grand Central.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or need help arranging transportation.
The Fun Stuff!
There are so many options and things to do in the Hudson Valley Area. If you can, simply take the time to enjoy the gorgeous scenery. Below are a few of our favorite activities and local attractions.
Outdoor
Walkway over the Hudson:
www.walkway.org
Mohonk Preserve:
www.mohonkpreserve.org
Cultural
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home:
www.nps.gov/hofr/index.htm
Vanderbilt Mansion:
www.nps.gov/vama/index.htm
Food
Culinary Institute of America:
www.ciarestaurantgroup.com
Henry's at Buttermilk Falls Inn:
www.buttermilkfallsinn.com/restaurant/henry-s-at-the-farm.htm