Situated along the Hudson River two hours north of New York City, Poughkeepsie is a robust city that was first settled in the 1650s. A beautiful location with a colorful, historic downtown, Poughkeepsie is a quirky, fun place for renting an apartment.
With several nearby colleges, Poughkeepsie is a popular destination for students. Vassar is located in Poughkeepsie. Established in 1861, Vassar is a highly-selective liberal arts college. The Culinary Institute of America, since 1946, is a premier culinary college with a reputation for excellence. Dutchess County Community College is also nearby.
With so many college students, Poughkeepsie is a hip, funky community with coffee houses and unique shops. But it is also a great destination for families, with good schools, charming neighborhoods, and a strong business community that features companies such as IBM. And with commuter service to Manhattan on the Metro-North Railroad, this is an excellent apartment renting location.
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