beacon, ny
Head up the river to Beacon, NY, a popular arts and culture hub perched above the scenic Highlands and the Hudson River. With a rich history that goes back past the Revolutionary War and then as an industrial center in the 1800’s, Beacon has undergone many iterations over the years and is now a well established destination with renowned shops, restaurants, and art galleries, including the world famous contemporary art museum, Dia Beacon. Wander along the long main street which features stunning brick buildings, former industrial factories, and dramatic waterfalls that once acted as a turbine for the many hat factories of the time. For nature, take a stroll along Denning’s Point, a waterfront park and Center for Environmental Innovation and Education or visit Long Dock Park, a meandering trail along the river with epic sunsets. Whether it’s culture, art, or nature you seek, there is something for everyone in this popular upstate city just 60 miles north of New York City (plus, it’s accessible by Metro North train and the ride up the river couldn’t be lovelier).
getting there
Accessible by Metro North Train
67.5 Miles from NYC
Stay
the roundhouse
Industrial boutique hotel perched over dramatic waterfalls
shops
Marisa Lomonaco +
Custom jewelry thoughtfully crafted by hand | Visit
Reservoir +
A curated collection of sustainable & American made clothing | Visit
Kaight +
Eco friendly independent clothing boutique | Visit
Hyperbole +
Handmade, small-batch jewelry, art, vintage, and slow fashion finds | Visit
Colorant +
Women’s wear dyed with natural botanical colors | Visit
Blackbird Attic +
Vintage and modern consignment shop (pictured) | Visit
Vintage Beacon +
Curated upscale vintage clothing | Visit
Mountain Tops Outfitters +
Outdoor apparel, boat rentals and tours | Visit
Beetle & Fred +
A fabric store catering to garment sewers and modern quilters of all ages and abilities. | Visit
Binnacle Books +
Independent book store selling new and used books | Visit
Raven Rose +
Thoughtful gifts, beautiful flowers, and affordable home decor | Visit
Flora Good Times +
Botanical based garden design store and florist | Visit
King + Curated +
Custom and fine jewelry | Visit
Niche Modern +
Boutique lighting company specializing in blown glass | Visit
Berte +
Home & lifestyle shop specializing in handcrafted good and modern design | Visit
Inglenook Marketplace +
Curated home decor | Visit
Restaurants & Bars
Smoke on the Water +
Roundhouse’s new steak restaurant featuring a classic steakhouse menu in a modern industrial setting | Visit
The Roundhouse Restaurant +
Modern American cuisine inspired by the agricultural richness of the Hudson Valley (pictured) | Visit
Wonder Bar +
Small shareable plates & creative craft cocktails in an art deco inspired space | Visit
The Vault +
Stylish, relaxed restaurant serving New American fare & cocktails in a historical bank building | Visit
Dennings Point Distillery +
Distillery tasting room serving cocktails made with craft spirits in an industrial space | Visit
Industrial Arts +
Small batch independent brewery and tasting room | Visit
Homespun Foods +
Eclectic café serving lunch and dinner, seasonal outdoor dining in their perennial garden (pictured) | Visit
Melzingah Tap House +
Gathering place for craft beer enthusiasts, cocktail connoisseurs, and food fanatics | Visit
Dogwood +
American and globally inspired eats pair with seasonal craft beers at this hangout with live music | Visit
Sukhothai +
Traditional Thai cuisine | Visit
Yankee Clipper Diner +
Classic diner (pictured) | Visit
Tito Santana Taqueria +
Tacos, Mexican street food | Visit
Quinn’s +
Japanese restaurant, cooperative live music venue | Visit
Cafés & Provisions
Beacon Daily +
Sandwiches and salads, coffee, beer, pie, breakfast all day | Visit
Kitchen & Coffee +
Gluten-free, plant based café serving fair-trade coffees & teas | Visit
Beacon Pantry +
Artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and fine foods | Visit
Glazed Over Donuts +
Craft your own donut shop | Visit
Bank Square Coffeehouse +
Long standing indie coffee house (pictured) | Visit
Beacon Bagel +
Bagels and sandwiches | Visit
Artisan Wine Shop +
Wine and liquor shop specializing in small producers | Visit
Hudson Valley Marshmallow Company +
Smores roasted on the spot! Hot cocoa, sweet treats, fun experience | Visit
Art, Music, Theaters
Dia Beacon +
World renowned contemporary art museum house in a former Nabisco box-printing factory (pictured) | Visit
Story Screen Theater +
State of the art three screen Independent movie theater serving food and cocktails in their Wonder Bar | Visit
Howland Cultural Center +
Visual and performing arts space set in an 1870’s Richard Morris Hunt brick building | Visit
Towne Crier Café +
Legendary 250 seat music venue dating back to 1972, A-list names in folk, rock, jazz, blues, and pop | Visit
Storm King +
A fifteen minute drive to this world famous open-air museum featuring the largest collection of contemporary outdoor sculptures in the United States set on 500 acres (pictured) | Visit
Explore
Beacon Flea +
Seasonal open air flea market held on Sundays, April - November | Visit
Beacon Farmers Market +
Seasonal outdoor market in Veteran’s Place, Sundays | Visit
Denning’s Point +
Waterfront park and Center for Environmental Innovation and Education | Visit
Long Dock Park +
Great trail along the waterfront, epic sunsets (pictured) | Visit
Bannerman Castle +
Abandoned Scottish-style castle set on an island accessible by kayak tours on the Hudson | Visit
Nearby Towns
newburgh
cold spring
poughkeepsie
fishkill
Milton
Garrison
Photos by Max Flatow