Guidebook for Beacon
Arts & Culture
Dia:Beacon presents Dia Art Foundation’s collection from the 1960’s to the present as well as special exhibitions, new commissions, and public and education programs.
468 locals recommend
Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman StDia:Beacon presents Dia Art Foundation’s collection from the 1960’s to the present as well as special exhibitions, new commissions, and public and education programs.
Live Americana, world music and jazz. Farm-fresh dining. The Towne Crier Cafe has been a Hudson Valley Landmark since 1972 and recently relocated in Beacon.
67 locals recommend
Towne Crier Cafe
379 Main StLive Americana, world music and jazz. Farm-fresh dining. The Towne Crier Cafe has been a Hudson Valley Landmark since 1972 and recently relocated in Beacon.
Dogwood
47 E Main StGreat food, drinks and live music!
Fantastic productions of Shakespeare that are original and refreshing. Pre-show pic-nic dining with gorgeous views of the Hudson River is highly recommended.
46 locals recommend
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
2015 NY-9DFantastic productions of Shakespeare that are original and refreshing. Pre-show pic-nic dining with gorgeous views of the Hudson River is highly recommended.
A community based theatre bringing entertainment in the form of Plays, Music, Documentary film series and much more to the Philipstown area and lower Hudson Valley. Also, a beautiful location.
12 locals recommend
Depot Theatre
10 Garrisons LandingA community based theatre bringing entertainment in the form of Plays, Music, Documentary film series and much more to the Philipstown area and lower Hudson Valley. Also, a beautiful location.
Everything Else
A popular destination for hikers with amazing views of the Hudson! Also, nearby are the Mt. Beacon and Fishkill Ridge Trails.
112 locals recommend
Breakneck Ridge Trail
A popular destination for hikers with amazing views of the Hudson! Also, nearby are the Mt. Beacon and Fishkill Ridge Trails.
The site rests on 180 acres approximately two miles east of Springwood, the Hyde Park Roosevelt family home. Beautiful home and gardens!
68 locals recommend
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
106 Valkill Park RdThe site rests on 180 acres approximately two miles east of Springwood, the Hyde Park Roosevelt family home. Beautiful home and gardens!
A great park that includes playgrounds, basketball courts and pic-nic tables. Plenty of shade and a gentle breeze off the river.
14 locals recommend
Pete And Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park
2 Red Flynn DrA great park that includes playgrounds, basketball courts and pic-nic tables. Plenty of shade and a gentle breeze off the river.
Food Scene
A stunning restaurant and event space with amazing cocktails, good eats and gorgeous views of the falls -- lit up at night.
129 locals recommend
The Roundhouse
2 E Main StA stunning restaurant and event space with amazing cocktails, good eats and gorgeous views of the falls -- lit up at night.
The world's premier culinary college is just a 45 min. drive from Beacon. Dine at the award-winning restaurants and cafés or take a public tour.
223 locals recommend
The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus DrThe world's premier culinary college is just a 45 min. drive from Beacon. Dine at the award-winning restaurants and cafés or take a public tour.
Sightseeing
The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in Hyde Park, New York is the first presidential library built in the United States. It's beautiful and definitely worth a visit... for the gardens too!
179 locals recommend
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
4079 Albany Post RdThe Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in Hyde Park, New York is the first presidential library built in the United States. It's beautiful and definitely worth a visit... for the gardens too!
A 19th-century Georgian mansion with gardens, orchards & striking views plus regular cultural events. Home to the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival and the Cold Spring Farmers Market.
96 locals recommend
Boscobel House and Gardens
1601 NY-9DA 19th-century Georgian mansion with gardens, orchards & striking views plus regular cultural events. Home to the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival and the Cold Spring Farmers Market.