Katherine’s guidebook

Katherine
Katherine’s guidebook

Local Hikes

also known as "the mount beacon hike." Moderate hike for young and old. Beautiful views of the Hudson, lower Catskills and Beacon proper. Accessible via the Beacon Loop or 25 min walk to east side of town.
49 locals recommend
Mount Beacon Fire Tower
49 locals recommend
also known as "the mount beacon hike." Moderate hike for young and old. Beautiful views of the Hudson, lower Catskills and Beacon proper. Accessible via the Beacon Loop or 25 min walk to east side of town.
Scenic Hudson's Long Dock Park
23 Long Dock Rd
61 locals recommend
Challenging hike and a favorite of avid hikers. Trail accessible along 9D by car. 5 miles south from aribnb and downtown beacon.
112 locals recommend
Breakneck Ridge Trail
112 locals recommend
Challenging hike and a favorite of avid hikers. Trail accessible along 9D by car. 5 miles south from aribnb and downtown beacon.
serene and easy hike for young and old. the grounds adjoin a Carmelite Monastery.
Hiddenbrook Drive
Hiddenbrook Drive
serene and easy hike for young and old. the grounds adjoin a Carmelite Monastery.

Dinner and Late Night

a great place to meet up with friends and take in some music while enjoying the retro diner feel and fabulous food options.
95 locals recommend
Quinn's
330 Main St
95 locals recommend
a great place to meet up with friends and take in some music while enjoying the retro diner feel and fabulous food options.
67 locals recommend
Towne Crier Cafe
379 Main St
67 locals recommend
80 locals recommend
Hudson Valley Brewery
7 E Main St
80 locals recommend

Food scene

a great go to for a scrumptious dinner. make reservation for a weekend night and enjoy!
64 locals recommend
Kitchen Sink Food and Drink
157 Main St
64 locals recommend
a great go to for a scrumptious dinner. make reservation for a weekend night and enjoy!
we love Homespun Foods. long time local favorite and go to for newbies to beacon as well.
56 locals recommend
Homespun Foods
232 Main St
56 locals recommend
we love Homespun Foods. long time local favorite and go to for newbies to beacon as well.
wonderful burgers as well as veggie options. charming straight forward feel and reasonable prices. divine cocktails. often packed on weekend evenings but feel free to call ahead for pick up and eat at our airbnb a two minute walk away!
34 locals recommend
Meyer's Olde Dutch Food & Such
184 Main St
34 locals recommend
wonderful burgers as well as veggie options. charming straight forward feel and reasonable prices. divine cocktails. often packed on weekend evenings but feel free to call ahead for pick up and eat at our airbnb a two minute walk away!
87 locals recommend
Dogwood
47 E Main St
87 locals recommend
lovely dinner and drinks close to the falls on east end of town. beer garden in summer!
50 locals recommend
Melzingah Tap House
554 Main St
50 locals recommend
lovely dinner and drinks close to the falls on east end of town. beer garden in summer!
25 locals recommend
Barb's Butchery
69 Spring St
25 locals recommend
best place to pick up fresh fish. always top quality seafood and good service.
21 locals recommend
Hudson Valley Food Hall
288 Main St
21 locals recommend
best place to pick up fresh fish. always top quality seafood and good service.

Art and Culture

storm king is a place like no other. It has the capacity to stir ones soul, as you open yourself to the scale, simplicity and grandeur. seasonally open only several weekends in winter but nearly daily through out the warmer months.
471 locals recommend
Storm King Art Center
471 locals recommend
storm king is a place like no other. It has the capacity to stir ones soul, as you open yourself to the scale, simplicity and grandeur. seasonally open only several weekends in winter but nearly daily through out the warmer months.
468 locals recommend
Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman St
468 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St
18 locals recommend

Theaters

revamped movie theater. popcorn with real butter. natural sodas. beers on tap. re-released pics as well as new release. always someone kind at the counter. mantinee saturdays and sundays w family movies.
10 locals recommend
Beacon Theatre
445 Main St
10 locals recommend
revamped movie theater. popcorn with real butter. natural sodas. beers on tap. re-released pics as well as new release. always someone kind at the counter. mantinee saturdays and sundays w family movies.

Sightseeing

river park is on a small peninsula on the other side of the train station, with a playground for the kids. amazing views for all. trains, boats, ferries, water views abound. the river pool is available for a quick dip to cool off (seasonal). basketball and volley ball courts. grills and picnic accommodations right on the Hudson River. easy outing for family, parking next to park.
14 locals recommend
Pete And Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
2 Red Flynn Dr
14 locals recommend
river park is on a small peninsula on the other side of the train station, with a playground for the kids. amazing views for all. trains, boats, ferries, water views abound. the river pool is available for a quick dip to cool off (seasonal). basketball and volley ball courts. grills and picnic accommodations right on the Hudson River. easy outing for family, parking next to park.

Groceries, wines, beers and basics for home cooking

wonderful selection of wines. knowledgable owner and warm atmosphere. closes 7pm.
24 locals recommend
Artisan Wine Shop
180 Main St
24 locals recommend
wonderful selection of wines. knowledgable owner and warm atmosphere. closes 7pm.
40 locals recommend
Key Food Marketplace
268 Main St
40 locals recommend