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Walkway Over the Hudson

Poughkeepsie, NY

Views

A former railroad bridge turned into a 1.28-mile footpath 212 feet above the Hudson, one of the longest elevated pedestrian bridges in the world. Free; parking lots at both ends.

Nearest town
Poughkeepsie, NY
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
41.7110, -73.9440
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