Things To Do
Main Street
Main Street in Beacon is full of locally owned boutiques, stores, cafes and craft breweries. Dinner recs - Kitchen Sink Supper Club, the Roundhouse, Melzingah Tap House. Brunch recs - Wonderbar, Homespun Foods, Beacon Falls Cafe. Sweet treat recs - Glazed Over Donuts, Hudson Valley Marshmallow Company.
Dia Beacon
Occupying a former Nabisco box-printing factory on the banks of the Hudson River, Dia Beacon presents the majority of Dia’s collection of art from the 1960s to the present as well as special exhibitions, new commissions, and public and education programs. Since its opening in May 2003, Dia Beacon has helped transform the city of Beacon into a vibrant arts destination for visitors from the region, New York City, and beyond.
Walkway Over the Hudson
A former railroad bridge built in 1888, the Walkway spans 1.26 miles and stretches 212 feet above the majestic Hudson River. It's the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. Enjoy a magnificent birds' eye view of the Hudson, Catskill Mountains and adjacent landscape. It's ideal for walkers, joggers, cyclists and rollerbladers. No skateboards or motorized vehicles are allowed. A small number of bikes are available to rent.
Mount Beacon Trailhead
The parking lot is about a 3 minute drive from the Roundhouse. The hike is 3.83 miles with a 1332 ft. elevation gain. The top of the mountain provides an unbeatable 360 degree view as far down as New York City on a clear day.
Hudson Valley Brewery
Great spot for pizza and sour beers!
Denning's Point Distillery
Distillery tasting room serving cocktails made with craft spirits in an industrial space.