Poughkeepsie sits on the scenic Hudson with a walkable downtown, lively restaurants and arts, the iconic Walkway Over the Hudson, nearby Vassar College and easy outdoor options (hiking, riverfront parks and Hudson Valley wineries), making it a comfortable, interesting base for multi-week assignments.
Weekends are easy to fill—New York City is about 75 miles away and the suburban hub of White Plains is roughly 54–60 miles, so big‑city museums, theater and larger retail or dining scenes are within reach.