Just 60 miles north of NYC along the Hudson River is Beacon, a charming-and-hip small town with a population of under 20,000. An industrial and historic town once known for manufacturing textiles, hats and boxes, Beacon has a vibrantly growing artsy community and a myriad of new businesses that have opened shop on Main Street.
There you will find an influx of galleries, craft beer breweries, coffee shops and more!
Eat & Drink
- Bank Square (129 Main Street) - a place for great coffee and a cozy atmosphere
- Ella’s Bellas (418 Main Street) - a neighborhood gluten-free bakery and lunch cafe
- The Hop (554 Main Street) - for the beer connoisseurs and foodies alike with drafts on tap and hundreds more to choose from in the shop side of the restaurant
- Oak and Vino (389 Main Street) - wine bar with a casual ambiance and an awesome wine list
- Dennings Point Distillery (10 North Chestnut) - an artisanal whiskey distillery offering tastings and tours
DO
- Dia: Beacon (3 Beekman Street) - one of the nation’s most well regarded contemporary art museums
- Beacon Arts website - a list of some of the galleries in town as there are many more to see
- Beacon Farmers' Market - every Sunday local farm stands, bakers, butchers, gourmet food vendors, and artisans sell their goods
- Nixie and Sparrow (291 Main Street) - a DIY workshop with activities ranging from painting, jewelry making and glass etching, to name just a few
Explore
- Mount Beacon (trailhead located at intersection of Rt 9D and Howland Ave) - once a ski resort and casino, is now a mile-long hiking trail with an incredible overlook with a near-aerial view of Beacon, the Hudson River, and neighboring Newburgh. Be forewarned, its not a casual walking trail as the hike is a steep incline!
- Long Dock Park (8 Long Dock Road) - part of the Dia: Museum as a site-specific site art installation designed to engage visitors with the Hudson River at Beacon Point