Things to Do Upstate!
Storm King Art Center
Just south of Newburgh, NY, Storm King is a massive outdoor sculpture park.
Kingston
New York's first state capital, Kingston is just 45 minutes north of Beacon and the place where we got engaged! There's great shopping and excellent bars and restaurants. We love it there. If you plan on going, reach out and we'll give you our specific recs!
Beacon Falls Cafe
The best breakfast in Beacon. The pancakes are must try. Be prepared to wait a little, but it's so worth it.
Dia Beacon
FYI: It's closed on Wednesdays. Otherwise, and excellent collection of modern art, right off the train in Beacon.
New York Renaissance Faire
The New York Renaissance faire happens weekends starting in August in Tuxedo Park, NY. Obviously, you're busy on the Sunday, but it's a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon ;-)
Fishkill Farms
If you're going to be upstate, you have to go to one of the many farms/orchards! Only 10 minutes from the hotels in Fishkill, this one was great to walk through and pick apples and flowers, as well as sitting outside at their cider bar and trying the many varieties they make. Also, apple cider donuts. Gotta get some apple cider donuts.
Sloop Brewing Co.
Sloop Brewing is also just down the road from the Fishkill hotels and in addition to tasty beers, their kitchen is churning out some solid eats, and they've got some fun arcade games in their taproom to play! Worth the visit for sure.