WHAT’S HAPPENING IN BEACON, NY
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EXPLORE WHAT’S ON IN BEACON EVENTS
SHOP
Explore Beacon’s mile-long Main Street packed with one-of-a-kind shops.
EAT & DRINK
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more. Find everywhere to eat & drink.
STAY
Looking for a hotel or cozy bed & breakfast? Explore our Stay Guide To Beacon, NY.
PLAY
Discover what’s on this week, next week, and beyond in our up-to-date Events Guide.
An Essential Guide To Beacon, New York
Welcome to The Beacon Beacon—an online magazine for locals and visitors who want to stay in the know about what’s on in Beacon, New York.
Discover More
To learn more about our small city in the Hudson Valley, or discover things to do, bookmark our Features section and visit often. Dive into our directories for a snapshot of where to shop, eat, stay, and play. To discover the latest happenings, see our Events Listings and Calendar. You can even join our WhatsApp channel for a mobile-friendly, on-the-go guide to events in Beacon, New York. And if you want to know where to park, we can help with that, too.
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The City In A Snapshot
The City of Beacon is nestled in the Hudson Valley, between the mighty Hudson River and historic Mount Beacon. Just 70 to 90 minutes by train from New York City, the city is home to around 14,000 residents, more than 90 shops, over 90 places to eat and drink, and some of the most stunning nature in the world.
It’s rich with galleries, event venues, independent shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and tea houses, and a plethora of non-profit organizations supporting the local community. With a historic Main Street almost a mile long, there’s something for everyone.
Dia Beacon
Dia Beacon houses its Foundation’s world-class collection of art from the 1960s to the present day in a 160,000 square foot former Nabisco printing plant, bringing international visitors from every continent to Beacon’s business district and hiking trails every week.
A thriving industrial city in the 19th to the mid-20th century, Beacon fell on hard times with the closure of its factories and the impact of urban renewal.
Its epic revival began as early as the mid-1980s, thanks to the strength of community efforts. And Dia Beacon helped accelerate a new chapter in the city’s rich and colorful history when it opened in the early 2000s.
