There are many great restaurants up and down main street, here are just a few to check out: -Beacon Falls Cafe: Casual breakfast spot -Beacon Bread Company: Great for breakfast pastries or lunch sandwiches -Meyer's Olde Dutch: Excellent burgers -Yankee Clipper Diner: Iconic old school diner -Homespun Foods: Farm to table dining with live music -Melzingah Tap House
There are lots of tap houses and craft beer spots in and around Beacon: -Hudson Valley Brewery -Obercreek Brewing Company - Two Ways Brewing -Sloop Brewing Co If beer isn't your thing check out Denning's Point Distillery! You can also check out bars in the area: Draught Industries, Happy Valley Arcade Bar, The Vinyl Room, Dogwood...
The Hudson Valley is known for it's beautiful landscapes Below are a few recommended trails/walks/parks - Newburgh-Beacon Bridge: 3.5 mile walk across and back the Hudson River -Long Dock Park: Waterside park with kayaking and picnicking -Mount Beacon: Higher elevation hike with beautiful views -Hudson Highlands State Park Reserve, or Madam Brett Park are easier walks / hikes with equally beautiful views
Dia:Beacon: Contemporary art museum that was the former Nabisco box-printing factory, 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. A must-see for the area!
Beacon is full of many vintage shops and art spaces. You can spend an afternoon walking up and down Main Street exploring and shopping!