The Olana State Historic Site is the masterpiece estate of Frederic Edwin Church (1826 - 1900), one of the most renowned American artists of the Hudson River School. His home, now a museum and public park area, is about 25 minutes from Vassar's central ca...

Although the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center (FLLAC) is located right here on campus, literally joined at the hip to Taylor Hall, many students not enrolled in Art 105-106 are unaware that a world-class museum stands just a few minutes from their dormitori...

For those New Yorkers longing for that authentic Thai taste that can only be found south of Astor Place, Thai Spice offers hope. This chic restaurant opened its doors during Summer 2008, in the midst of the Raymond Avenue construction. But while other bus...

'All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River,' proclaimed Franklin D. Roosevelt during his first month in the White House. After spending an afternoon at his grand estate in Hyde Park, one begins to understand why. The Fra...

Need a break from campus dining? Got a craving for Arabic food? Zorona, a family-run restaurant that serves authentic Middle-Eastern cuisine, is a great opportunity to get off campus, particularly if you're in the mood for falafel. Zorona boasts a long me...

The Beech Tree Grill, located directly across from the Vassar campus, offers an intimate, but pricier, dining experience. Open for dinner every night and for brunch Tuesday through Sunday, the restaurant has emerged as the classiest establishment in walki...

Nice vibes, comfortable couches and huge one-of-a-kind lattes characterize the Cubbyhole Coffeehouse. Only a three-minute walk from campus, the caf and eacute; is an ideal place for Vassar students to unwind and fuel up. The evening-only hang-out, which is op...

Soul Dog is one of my favorite local haunts. I miss it every time I go home for breaks. Seriously, my patronage there has become a weekly ritual. Right down Main Street toward the train station, the restaurant is an easy five-minute drive from Vassar camp...

The Three Arts Bookstore is Arlington's best independent bookstore, located right next to Babycakes Caf and eacute; on Collegeview Avenue. Walter Effron has owned the business since 1982 when he took over the store from his parents, who opened the doors in 19...

The Acropolis diner is a Vassar tradition. Open 24/7 and within walking distance of campus, this quintessential diner is perfect for late-night snacks and pancake cravings( I don't know about you, but I get these rather frequently). The Acropolis features...

Fresco Tortillas is a little kitchen is packed with lots of tasty food. The fare is Tex-Mex, a blend of Mexican cuisine zested with American ingredients, and the menu is divided into nine major categories: fresh flour tortillas, tacos, quesadillas, tostad...

For quick, convenient, inexpensive Chinese food, Chan's Peking Kitchen III is hard to beat. Located right on Raymond Avenue, the restaurant is a favorite for Vassar students looking for a casual meal and a relaxed environment. Chan's offers a wide vari...

For Vassarions with a hankering for gourmet food at student-friendly prices, Babycakes Caf and eacute; is often a weekly pit stop. Located just beyond the campus' North Gate, the European-style caf and eacute;, bakery and restaurant offers a respite for hungry co...

With a 10-page menu, affordable prices, quick service and diverse food offerings, there's not much not to love about UNO Chicago Grill. One of 200-some UNO chain restaurants across the country, the Poughkeepsie version is located on Main Street, a 15-minu...

When you walk out of the campus's northwest stone gate, the first thing you'll see is Juliet Caf and eacute;. Once a movie theater, Juliet has a lot of space and -and puts that space to good use seven days a week. The restaurant-bar's entertainment includes 20 bi...

Looking for a chance to escape the Vassar bubble? Got a craving for Arabic food? Zorona, a family-run restaurant serving authentic Middle-Eastern cuisine, is a great opportunity to get off campus, particularly if you're in the mood for falafel. Zorona boa...

'All that is within me cries out to go back to my home on the Hudson River,' proclaimed Franklin D. Roosevelt during his first month in the White House. After spending an afternoon at his grand estate in Hyde Park, one begins to understand why. The Fra...

Tokyo Express is by far my favorite restaurant in Poughkeepsie. Technically a sushi bar, the menu is large and not exclusively dedicated to sushi. As a vegetarian who will not eat fish at all, and certainly not the raw variety, I can guarantee that Tokyo ...

If you are in the mood for tasty Vietnamese food on a budget, then Miss Saigon is the right place for you. Located on a residential street in a quaint white house, Miss Saigon is certainly distinctive from other Poughkeepsie restaurants. The interior of t...