Why visit Highland
Townapedia lists 85 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Culinary Institute of America, Bardavon, Poughkeepsie City Hall and Second Baptist Church.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Highland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Highland
Highland is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 6,385 at the 2020 census. It is part of the New York City Combined Statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Highland, Ulster County, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks85
Poughkeepsie City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic city hall in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
Second Baptist Church
Monument and historic site · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Church building in Poughkeepsie, United States of America
36 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie
Violet Avenue School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic school building located at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York
191 Violet Ave, Poughkeepsie
Walkway over the Hudson
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Academy Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Poughkeepsie, New York
Amrita Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic former clubhouse in Poughkeepsie, New York state, USA
Anthony Yelverton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
United States historic place in Highland, New York
Archibald Rogers Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Bardavon 1869 Opera House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Theater in Poughkeepsie, New York
Barrett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Boughton-Haight House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
building at 73 Mansion Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
73 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
Asian Garden
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese
25 Main Street, Highland
Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00
Cosimo's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
120 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Zeus Brewing Company
Bar and pub · Pub · 2.0 mi
178 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
Tu-Th 15:00-22:00, Fr 15:00-23:00, Sa 12:00-23:00, Su 12:00-22:00
Mill House Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 2.3 mi
289 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie
Mo,We,Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-14:30,16:00-21:00
Schatzi's
Bar and pub · Pub · 2.1 mi
Mo 15:00-21:00, We-Th 15:00-24:00, Fr 15:00-01:00, Sa 12:00-01:00,...
54 more on the map.
History
The Brown–Ellis House and Anthony Yelverton House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Highland, Ulster County, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
SureStay Plus by Best Western Highland Poughkeepsie
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
3423 United States Highway 9W, Highland
Churches and places of worship19
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Church · United · 2.2 mi
269 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie
Saint John The Baptist Roman Catholic Church
Church · Baptist · 2.1 mi
3 Grand Street, Poughkeepsie
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Adriance Memorial Library
Library · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
Healthcare4
Pine Street Medical Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
1 Pine Street Spur, Poughkeepsie
Map of Highland
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 4.6 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Poughkeepsie (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ulster County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Fairview 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Poughkeepsie 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Arlington 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Haviland 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Hyde Park 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Milton 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Clintondale 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- MacDonnell Heights 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Crown Heights 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Pleasant Valley 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Highland, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Highland, NY freight house, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- HighlandLandingESide, HighAtop94, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HighlandLandingWSide, HighAtop94, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deyo Dubois House Highland - South Facing Former Door?, SorenTL, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deyo Dubois House Highland - East View of Front of House, SorenTL, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deyo Dubois House Highland - Front, SorenTL, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deyo Dubois House Highland - South (Wide) Shot with Future Home soon, SorenTL, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deyo Dubois House Highland - Northwest View, SorenTL, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deyo Dubois House Highland - South View 01, SorenTL, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Deyo Dubois House Highland - North View, SorenTL, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hudson Valley Rail Trail, Highland, NY N5 caboose, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hudson Valley Rail Trail eb at Highland, NY Rotary Pavilion, June 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walkway Over the Hudson Highland side, Juliancolton, Public domain
- Walkway, Highland side, north view - panoramio, RickWolff, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walkway, Highland side, south view - panoramio, RickWolff, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses in Highland, New York, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adriance Memorial Library 2013, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second Baptist Church, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Poughkeepsie City Hall 228 Main St Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PokRailBridgeEast, Mfwills ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Violet Avenue School, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gregory House 140 S Cherry St Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 64 Montgomery Street, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First-baptist-poughkeepsie, Dtobias, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Poughkeepsie Journal building, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post-Williams House, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clinton House Poughkeepsie, New York, WindingRoad, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Niagara Engine House, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on North Clover Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pelton Mill 110 Mill St Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Poughkeepsie Meeting House, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ReylondsHouse, Atom88888888, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles Morschauer House, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Poughkeepsie Savings Bank building, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harlow Row, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dutchess County Courthouse, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Innis Dye Works, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Springwood Estate, Crunch, CC BY-SA 4.0
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