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While relaxing at a Poughkeepsie inn, be sure to save time for some shopping. The Poughkeepsie area has an abundance of fine shopping malls. Or if you prefer, you can also check out a local farm or farmers' market.
Here are some we have checked out and they all seem very special.
Poughkeepsie Galleria
2001 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 297-7600
http://www.poughkeepsiegalleriamall.com/
After checking into your charming Poughkeepsie b&b, head out to the Poughkeepsie Galleria, a favorite for locals and visitors alike. There are so many stores to choose from but you may want to visit the anchors, such as JC Penny, Sears and Target first. You can get great eats at both the food court or the more elegant, full service Tuscan Bar and Grill. Take in a movie or two and your day will be complete.
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
498 Red Apple Court
Central Valley, NY 10917
Phone: (845) 928-4000
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=7
All roads lead to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, an unique shopping experience with its hundreds of outlet stores all in one townlike community, where you can walk outside from shop to shop, enjoy the sun and breeze, have lunch or dinner in one of the fine restaurants there, and see what incredible deals you can get at the Gucci, Saks Fifth Avenue of J Crew outlet. People come from miles to shop here and all you have to do is drive from your nearby Poughkeepsie bed and breakfast.
Newburgh Mall
1401 Route 300
Newburgh, NY 12500
Phone: (845) 564-1400
http://www.newburghmall.com/
The nearby Newburgh Mall has 388,000 square feet of shops, restaurants, and novelty stores that you can explore and enjoy the convenience of shopping at some of your favorite stores. You will find a Bed, Bath and Beyond, an Old Navy, Office Depot and Sears at this mall, which is airy and bright inside. There are over 65 specialty stores as well, so make sure you carve out a good portion of the day for your visit.
The Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Lane
Poughquag, NY 12570
Phone: (845) 227-2306
http://www.bartonorchards.com/
For the experience of picking your own fruit and vegetables, you will enjoy The Barton Orchards, a friendly family-style farm in the beautiful flowing hills of the Hudson Valley. The Barton family will wish you well individually as you head out to the orchards to pick apples in the fall, or strawberries in the early summer. The 216 year-old white oak tree is a landmark on the farm, which pioneered the idea of picking your own produce. A day outside with your loved ones will prove the start of a fine tradition.
City of Poughkeepsie Farmers Market
253 Main St.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 473-1415
http://www.dutchesstourism.com/farmers.asp
The City of Poughkeepsie Farmers Market is an intimate spot with wonderful fresh produce and other products as well. It is sure to charm the visitor when it is open Fridays from 10 am to 3 pm, during June through October. The market offers a diverse selection of locally grown vegetables along with fruits, plants, flowers.