Steve & Yali’s Guidebook
Art and Culture
Incredible space housing a world-renowned collection of contemporary art
468 habitants recommandent
Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman StIncredible space housing a world-renowned collection of contemporary art
Beautiful, huge sculpture garden, great for picnics and families!
471 habitants recommandent
Storm King Art Center
Beautiful, huge sculpture garden, great for picnics and families!
Magazzino Italian Art
2700 U.S. 9Airy space with a fantastic collection of Italian art
Historic home and impeccable gardens great for strolling. They also host the open-air Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival during the summer months.
96 habitants recommandent
Boscobel House and Gardens
1601 NY-9DHistoric home and impeccable gardens great for strolling. They also host the open-air Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival during the summer months.
Great Dinner Spots
Fantastic farm-fresh meals by creative local chef Brian Arnoff. Our favorite restaurant in Beacon! Delicious and creative farm-to-table cuisine. Reserve ahead, this place is popular!
64 habitants recommandent
Kitchen Sink Food and Drink
157 Main StFantastic farm-fresh meals by creative local chef Brian Arnoff. Our favorite restaurant in Beacon! Delicious and creative farm-to-table cuisine. Reserve ahead, this place is popular!
Inventive haute cuisine from a renowned chef. Beautiful food, elegant presentation, great wine pairings
It’s worth crossing the river to try this Newburgh gem for an unforgettable multi-course dining experience. Their ever-changing seasonal menu is all about artistic preparations using farm-fresh ingredients. Try the wine pairings to make the most of this thoughtful and beautiful menu.
47 habitants recommandent
Liberty Street Bistro
97 Liberty StInventive haute cuisine from a renowned chef. Beautiful food, elegant presentation, great wine pairings
It’s worth crossing the river to try this Newburgh gem for an unforgettable multi-course dining experience. Their ever-changing seasonal menu is all about artistic preparations using farm-fresh ingredients. Try the wine pairings to make the most of this thoughtful and beautiful menu.
Locally, when people talk about the CIA, they don’t mean spies, they mean chefs! We are about half an hour’s drive from one of the world’s most prestigious cooking schools, so it’s no surprise there’s so much excellent food to be had in the Hudson Valley. If you make dinner reservations at the CIA, you can sample cuisine prepared by the next generation of celebrity chefs--before they become famous. There are French, Italian and New American restaurants to choose from, none of which is cheap. However, when classes are in session, you can actually walk right in and eat in the student dining hall, which overlooks the Hudson River, for a fraction of the price of their famous restaurants. If you want to try this, make sure to check the academic calendar online first, though!
223 habitants recommandent
The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus DrLocally, when people talk about the CIA, they don’t mean spies, they mean chefs! We are about half an hour’s drive from one of the world’s most prestigious cooking schools, so it’s no surprise there’s so much excellent food to be had in the Hudson Valley. If you make dinner reservations at the CIA, you can sample cuisine prepared by the next generation of celebrity chefs--before they become famous. There are French, Italian and New American restaurants to choose from, none of which is cheap. However, when classes are in session, you can actually walk right in and eat in the student dining hall, which overlooks the Hudson River, for a fraction of the price of their famous restaurants. If you want to try this, make sure to check the academic calendar online first, though!
Hiking and Outdoors
Local hike famous for being the region's most challenging trail. Busy on summer weekends! Rock scrambling involved.
112 habitants recommandent
Breakneck Ridge Trail
Local hike famous for being the region's most challenging trail. Busy on summer weekends! Rock scrambling involved.
Easy, beautiful trail on the Hudson River with great views and suitable for all levels
34 habitants recommandent
Little Stony Point
3007 Bear Mountain-Beacon HwyEasy, beautiful trail on the Hudson River with great views and suitable for all levels
Stunning natural beauty. A wonderful place to hike and swim, totally worth the drive!
105 habitants recommandent
Minnewaska State Park-Ptrsklls
5281 Route 44-55Stunning natural beauty. A wonderful place to hike and swim, totally worth the drive!
Rewarding nearby climb with significant elevation gain and good views
15 habitants recommandent
Bull Hill
Rewarding nearby climb with significant elevation gain and good views
Nice park within easy walking distance. You can stroll along the water near an abandoned industrial site and further along you can rent kayaks by the hour to explore the river
45 habitants recommandent
Madam Brett Park
South AvenueNice park within easy walking distance. You can stroll along the water near an abandoned industrial site and further along you can rent kayaks by the hour to explore the river
The Hudson Valley’s most unique state park, the Walkway crosses the river atop the former Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge. The views from this car-free bridge are incredible and easily accessible by foot or bike. When originally opened in 1888, the 6,768-foot span was considered the world’s longest bridge and an engineering marvel. Walkway Over the Hudson is is the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world!
329 habitants recommandent
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
61 Parker AveThe Hudson Valley’s most unique state park, the Walkway crosses the river atop the former Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge. The views from this car-free bridge are incredible and easily accessible by foot or bike. When originally opened in 1888, the 6,768-foot span was considered the world’s longest bridge and an engineering marvel. Walkway Over the Hudson is is the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world!
Rolling, family-friendly farm offering pick-your-own, farm store, and excellent artisanal ciders from The Treasury.
59 habitants recommandent
Fishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm RdRolling, family-friendly farm offering pick-your-own, farm store, and excellent artisanal ciders from The Treasury.
Historic Sites
George Washington's longest headquarters during the Revolutionary War, fascinating historic site and beautiful grounds
54 habitants recommandent
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
84 Liberty StGeorge Washington's longest headquarters during the Revolutionary War, fascinating historic site and beautiful grounds
Historic mansion with lovely grounds
227 habitants recommandent
Site historique national de la Vanderbilt Mansion
119 Vanderbilt Park RdHistoric mansion with lovely grounds
They have limited hours, but if you're here when it's open, this is a must-see! A 5 minute walk away from our home, this is the original homestead of a very interesting woman who was one of the region's first European settlers
6 habitants recommandent
Madam Brett Homestead Museum
50 Van Nydeck AveThey have limited hours, but if you're here when it's open, this is a must-see! A 5 minute walk away from our home, this is the original homestead of a very interesting woman who was one of the region's first European settlers
Interesting island with ruined castle. You can book boat tours to visit and they also have movies and plays sometimes in the evenings!
53 habitants recommandent
Bannerman Castle
Interesting island with ruined castle. You can book boat tours to visit and they also have movies and plays sometimes in the evenings!
The first presidential library was planned and designed by Roosevelt in the Dutch Colonial style and houses his official papers, books, and other memorabilia, as well as the papers of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The library’s study was the scene of several of the president’s popular “fireside chats.” It remains as it was when FDR used it during his third and fourth terms. Museum exhibits focus on all aspects of FDR’s life, from his boyhood through his presidency, including the desk he used in the Oval Office, and his 1936 Ford Phaeton. Additional exhibits trace the life and accomplishments of Eleanor Roosevelt.
179 habitants recommandent
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
4079 Albany Post RdThe first presidential library was planned and designed by Roosevelt in the Dutch Colonial style and houses his official papers, books, and other memorabilia, as well as the papers of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The library’s study was the scene of several of the president’s popular “fireside chats.” It remains as it was when FDR used it during his third and fourth terms. Museum exhibits focus on all aspects of FDR’s life, from his boyhood through his presidency, including the desk he used in the Oval Office, and his 1936 Ford Phaeton. Additional exhibits trace the life and accomplishments of Eleanor Roosevelt.
Breweries, Wineries, Cideries
Benmarl Winery
156 Highland AveGreat local wines and a STUNNING view
Tasty ciders and brick oven pizza in a beautiful orchard
38 habitants recommandent
Brooklyn Cider House
155 N Ohioville RdTasty ciders and brick oven pizza in a beautiful orchard
Fun, family-friendly brewery know for IPAs. Good brick oven pizza and vintage arcade games, too
22 habitants recommandent
Sloop Brewing Co. @ the Factory
755 East DrFun, family-friendly brewery know for IPAs. Good brick oven pizza and vintage arcade games, too
Fun local brewery in a VAST space with great river and mountain views!
87 habitants recommandent
Newburgh Brewing Company
88 South Colden StFun local brewery in a VAST space with great river and mountain views!
Looking for something a bit stronger? This local distillery offers a range of spirits including vodka, gin ,whiskey and more. Try their unique “Maid of the Meadow” for something out of the ordinary.
31 habitants recommandent
Denning's Point Distillery
10 N Chestnut StLooking for something a bit stronger? This local distillery offers a range of spirits including vodka, gin ,whiskey and more. Try their unique “Maid of the Meadow” for something out of the ordinary.
Hordes come down from NYC on nice weekends to drink the latest releases from this hip local brewery.
80 habitants recommandent
Hudson Valley Brewery
7 E Main StHordes come down from NYC on nice weekends to drink the latest releases from this hip local brewery.
Very chill and casual brewery just a few blocks away. Very reasonable prices, plus board games and barbeque are available, too
34 habitants recommandent
Two Way Brewing Company
18 W Main StVery chill and casual brewery just a few blocks away. Very reasonable prices, plus board games and barbeque are available, too
Nightlife and Evening Activities
Favored spot among locals for a large variety of beers on draft, good pub food and barbeque, and live music.
86 habitants recommandent
Dogwood
47 E Main StFavored spot among locals for a large variety of beers on draft, good pub food and barbeque, and live music.
Later at night, this ramen joint morphs into a favorite local watering hole. There's always a good crowd and often live music.
95 habitants recommandent
Quinn's
330 Main StLater at night, this ramen joint morphs into a favorite local watering hole. There's always a good crowd and often live music.
Ms. Fairfax
105 Liberty StFun spot for dinner or drinks with a nice outdoor patio
Don't miss the incredible views from the Roundhouse. You don't need to go to the pricey main restaurant to experience the views, though--check out the more casual outdoor patio or lounge area to experience this super cool renovation of a unique piece of Beacon's industrial history set into a waterfall.
129 habitants recommandent
The Roundhouse
2 E Main StDon't miss the incredible views from the Roundhouse. You don't need to go to the pricey main restaurant to experience the views, though--check out the more casual outdoor patio or lounge area to experience this super cool renovation of a unique piece of Beacon's industrial history set into a waterfall.
Local music venue famous for attracting major acts, especially in the folk music category.
67 habitants recommandent
Towne Crier Cafe
379 Main StLocal music venue famous for attracting major acts, especially in the folk music category.
Super fun old-school drive-in movie theater showing a rotating list of classics, new releases and children's movies.
32 habitants recommandent
Overlook Drive-In Theatre
126 De Garmo RdSuper fun old-school drive-in movie theater showing a rotating list of classics, new releases and children's movies.
Super fun old-school drive-in movie theater showing a rotating list of classics, new releases and children's movies.
48 habitants recommandent
Hyde Park Drive In Theatre
4114 Albany Post RdSuper fun old-school drive-in movie theater showing a rotating list of classics, new releases and children's movies.
Shopping
In Beacon, we’re lucky enough to have a local wine shop owned by a professor of oenology at the nearby Culinary Institute of America, one of the world’s most prestigious cooking schools. They have a great selection, and frequently offer tastings on weekends. Drop by the shop to see what’s on the schedule while you’re in town.
24 habitants recommandent
Artisan Wine Shop
180 Main StIn Beacon, we’re lucky enough to have a local wine shop owned by a professor of oenology at the nearby Culinary Institute of America, one of the world’s most prestigious cooking schools. They have a great selection, and frequently offer tastings on weekends. Drop by the shop to see what’s on the schedule while you’re in town.
Beautifully designed and crafted pieces by regional artists and artisans. A great choice for gifts such as jewelry, ceramics, art prints, home goods and cards and more. This is where you can buy the scent diffusers found here in this apartment as well as candles with the same scents.
Mention you are our guest for 10% your purchase!
Lewis & Pine
133 Main StreetBeautifully designed and crafted pieces by regional artists and artisans. A great choice for gifts such as jewelry, ceramics, art prints, home goods and cards and more. This is where you can buy the scent diffusers found here in this apartment as well as candles with the same scents.
Mention you are our guest for 10% your purchase!
Great local shop for cool kitchen gadgets of all kinds! Great for a browse, but beware: you might just discover something you didn’t know you needed.
Utensil Kitchenware
143 Main StreetGreat local shop for cool kitchen gadgets of all kinds! Great for a browse, but beware: you might just discover something you didn’t know you needed.