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Just because the holidays are all but over doesn’t mean Beacon is settling into winter hibernation. As the Hudson Valley quiets…

8 Ways To Welcome Winter

With the arrival of sub-zero temperatures these past few weeks, you can be forgiven for assuming winter is already here…

Are you making the most of The Beacon Beacon?

The Beacon Beacon launched in fall 2024 to shine a light on all good things in Beacon, NY. It’s a heartfelt love letter…

A Banner Year for New Businesses in Beacon

2025 was a banner year in Beacon, NY as an eclectic mix of new businesses swept in, each adding a new dimension and a fresh…

20 Things To Do In Beacon This December

NOW UPDATED with details of New Year’s Eve events in Beacon.

Discover Local Gifts For Everyone This Holiday Season

The 90 one-of-a-kind shops along Beacon’s highly walkable, mile-long Main Street make a compelling case for shopping local…

A Beacon Venue With A Showstopping View

Beacon, NY undoubtedly has more than its fair share of claims to fame. There’s Mount Beacon, the highest…

An Essential Guide To Shopping Local This Thanksgiving

Tick tock—the countdown to Thanksgiving is on! And if you haven’t started planning, chances are it’s somewhere…

Witch Hazel Turns Wedding Florals Into Forever Art

Whatever the scale of your celebration, wedding florals are a stunning and often costly part of it…

A Ridiculously Easy New Way to Explore What’s On In Beacon

Whether you’re a Beaconite or just in town for the weekend, we all know it can be tough to stay on top of the multitude of events happening…

November’s 11 Top Things To Do In Beacon

Cooler nights, longer sleeves, and a hint of woodsmoke in the air can only mean one thing: November’s here…

Everything You Need To Know About Beacon’s Spooky Season

Spooky season is officially here, and Beacon is about to buzz with thrills and chills. There’s something for…

A Beacon Guide To Local Election Voting | Fall 2025

With Halloween, Beacon Bonfire, Thanksgiving, and the Holiday season fast approaching, you could be forgiven…

Music And Art Burn Brightly At The Beacon Bonfire

2025 marks the return of Beacon Bonfire Music + Art Festival for its third non-consecutive year. The festival starts…

The Chisel Makes Its Mark On Main Street

Richard Corio, owner and head stylist of The Chisel—Main Street’s newest salon and barber concept– learned his craft from some of the biggest names in hair…

14 Top Things To Do This Second Saturday Weekend

October’s Second Saturday weekend in Beacon is almost here, and it promises to be action-packed. We’ve curated 14…

What’s On In Beacon, October 2025

Pumpkin pie, hot apple cider, and toasted marshmallows can only mean one thing—October’s finally here!

A Complete Guide to Bars, Breweries, And Distilleries in Beacon, NY

When is a bar more than just a bar? When there’s people involved, of course. Yes, a bar is a place for…

A Complete Guide To Dining Out in Beacon, NY

Ask anyone on Main Street where’s the best place to eat in Beacon and you’ll spark a debate faster than you can say…

Your Guide To September’s Second Saturday Weekend

Beacon buzzes with gallery openings, performances, and community events on the second weekend of each month…

What’s On This September in Beacon

Fall is just around the corner, and the glorious leaf-peeping season will soon be upon us. Until then…

8 Ways to Enjoy Labor Day Weekend In Beacon

There’s still plenty of warm, summer sunny days ahead of us. But with the cool, crisp, mornings we’ve been…

Get Ready for Clearwater’s Second Annual Folk Picnic

When is a picnic more than just a picnic? When it’s hosted by Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, of course!

24 Top Spots for Vegetarians and Vegans in Beacon, NY

Earlier this year, we featured our 20 top spots for vegan eats in Beacon—an impressive offering for a city of…

Stanza Books Turns A New Page—In Spanish

Stanza Books opened its doors at 508 Main Street just 18 months ago. It quickly became a place for book lovers…

48 Hours in Beacon, New York

Although we’re already more than halfway through summer, there’s still plenty of time to embrace each remaining sunny…

10 Reasons to Love Beacon, New York

If you ask a hundred people why they love Beacon, you’ll get a hundred different answers…

What’s Next for the Newburgh-Beacon Ferry?

Even in the middle of this current heatwave, it’s hard not to shudder when recalling the jagged shards of ice that filled the Hudson River…

A Guide to What’s New in Beacon This Summer

In the blink of an eye, a raft of new businesses have sprung up in Beacon. We wrote a story in late spring…

Have Your Say, Beacon

Everyone living in Beacon knows it’s a community of people who really care about where they live…

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Welcome to The Beacon Beacon, a guide to the very best of Beacon, NY. Whether you’re visiting for the day, a few days, or you’re a local who wants to stay on top of what’s happening here, we’re the local resource for you!

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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 NYC, the city is home to nearly 14,000 residents, more than 80 shops, over 85 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 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.