Beacon, New York, USA

Beacon is convenient to I-84. There is a small quaint business district on Main street with some fine original arts and crafts, and a few antique shops. The Dia:Beacon Art Museum is a major attraction in the Hudson River Valley, and an important art venue.

This area (including Newburgh and West Point) is rich in history and forested landscapes. Beacon is quiet today but has lots of potential for tourism.

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Location

On the south side of I-84
East side of the Hudson River
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Population

About 14,000

Historic homesteads

Madam Brett Homestead (1709)

50 Van Nydeck Avenue
Open first Sunday of each month 1:00-4:00pm or by

appointment

$3.00 per adult
845-226-4717

Mount Gulian Historic Site (1730s)

22 Sterling Street
Call for events, exhibits, tours, or rental 845-831-8172

Stony Kill Farm Environmental Education Center

At nearby Wappingers Falls
State operated working farmhouse
Open all year
Admission is free
Disabled accessible.

Museums

Crawford House

In nearby Newburgh NY
Tours by appointment 845-561-2585

Dia:Beacon Art Museum

Opened in May, 2003
Large spaces with large installations
www.DiaBeacon.org 845-440-0105

Foundry Museum

Near West Point at Cold Spring NY 845-265-4010

Hasbrouk House

In Washington Headquarters State Historic Site
At nearby Newburgh NY

Van Wyck Homestead Museum (1730s)

At nearby Fishkill NY
Art exhibit, working colonial kitchen 845-890-9560

West Point Museum

At nearby West Point Military Academy
1778 fort, military artifacts
Free admission 845-938-2203

(Also see Hyde Park and Sleepy Hollow)

Other features

Antique shops
Art galleries
Campgrounds and RV parks nearby

Check Woodall's guide

Fine crafts shops
Hotels and vacation rentals in this area

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Mural
Victorian architecture

Hours

Festivals

Summer: Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival

At nearby Garrison NY 845-265-3638

Recommended stay

1-2 hours for shops
1-2 days for homesteads and museums

Tourist information

www.CityofBeacon.org

One-stop reservations (Airlines, hotels, resorts, car rentals, cruises, last-minute deals, etc.)

Car rentals

Budget

Enterprise

Thrifty

Maps, trip planning, driving directions, etc.

National Geographic travel
guides, maps, atlases, etc.

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Join Veterans Advantage and get discounts on Amtrak, Greyhound, hotels, car rentals, etc. Save up to 70%. Magazine. Many benefits.

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