Beacon is one of those Hudson Valley towns I come back to again and again, whether for a weekend, a day trip, or a stop on the way home from somewhere further north. It sits right in the middle of the valley, which makes it substantial enough for a real getaway but still an easy reach from Westchester or the city. And if you don’t have a car, Metro-North drops you right at the edge of town after one of the prettier train rides in the region.
What keeps me coming back is the variety. No other Hudson Valley town has this much going on in one place. Some trips revolve around art. Some become shopping weekends. Sometimes it’s a hike or a spa retreat, sometimes just lunch and a few hours on Main Street. I’ve visited in every season and still find new things every time.
So instead of an itinerary, here’s my full list: where to stay, where to eat, shops worth browsing, art beyond Dia, and a few destinations just outside town that make Beacon more than a Main Street.
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