Mount Beacon, the highest peak of the Hudson Highlands, offers spectacular views (on a clear day, you can see from Manhattan to Albany!). This is a moderately-difficult 4-mile out-and-back hike filled with history, ruins, and panoramic views of the Hudson Valley and beyond from the Mt. Beacon Fire Tower! (Free and open year-round)
Widely celebrated as one of the world’s leading sculpture parks, Storm King has welcomed visitors from across the globe for fifty years. Set on 500 acres of fields, hills and woodlands it showcases over 100 sculptures from the world’s finest artists carefully sited against scenic backdrops. (It's amazing! Go early and book tickets in advance!)
Beacon's Main Street is a charming (and bustling) mile long stretch with lots of unique shops, coffee shops and restaurants. We love strolling, window shopping and grabbing a bit at Homespun Foods!