Just east of the City of Poughkeepsie, Arlington is home to Vassar College and a thriving business, cultural and community center. A rich collection of restaurants serves cuisine from Spain, Vietnam, China, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Greece. Along with many other kinds of casual dining from innovative grills to pizza, Arlington includes specialty retail shops featuring fine jewelry, clothing, art an
d collectibles, gifts, books, art supplies, hardware and health foods. Professional offices, personal and business services, a public library, local schools, and a wide variety of housing options complete the dynamic mix of activities in Arlington.