Here, we round up the top 12 things to do in Beacon so you can maximize your time in this happening Hudson Valley enclave.Ī stroll along Beacon's main drag-the roughly mile-long stretch of Main Street-reveals a slate of spots well worth dipping into to eat, drink, shop, and sleep.
Happily, Beacon's artsy, industrial-chic, urban-grit aesthetic doesn’t forego ties to the superlative nature of the surrounding Hudson Highlands, with ample opportunities for nature enthusiasts, including a well-trafficked hiking trail leading up to the ever-looming Mount Beacon, right from the city enter. Cultural hubs abound, too, with institutions like the world-class contemporary art museum at Dia: Beacon (oft credited with putting Beacon on the map when it opened back in 2003) and popular live music venue Towne Crier Cafe.
This small riverfront town-set on the eastern banks of the Hudson River, just about 60 miles north of New York City-has undergone a significant metamorphosis in recent years, transforming from a down-on-its-luck old mill town into a coveted Hudson Valley address for the hip and artsy set.Ĭonnected to Manhattan by train via Metro-North, much of Beacon's hubbub unfolds along the eclectic eatery-, bar-, and boutique-lined Main Street.
