BEACON
Thanks to the 2003 opening of Dia Beacon, a world-renowned art museum located on the Hudson River, Dutchess County's Beacon has experienced a massive revival as a must-go day-trip for Manhattanites, as well as a sought-after home for savvy commuters and anyone ready to leave the city full time but unwilling to give up easy access to masterful artworks. With its charming Main Street district packed with restaurants and shops, and a riverfront park that hosts many events, you'd be hard-pressed to find another spot in New York that marries small-town beauty with high-end cred in a single destination.
Things to love about BEACON
Dia Beacon not only brings art upstate but ensures a thriving tourist economy to help small businesses grow.
Upstate rail commuters long wondered about the mysterious regal ruins located on an island off Beacon's shores. Thanks to the Bannerman Castle Trust, now anyone can explore them.
Nine different parks located within town limits offer plenty of outdoor activities.
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Main Street in Beacon is a charming, walkable thoroughfare. It's the center of activity and has many unique shops, galleries, and places to eat.
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Hudson Beach Glass on Main Street is a local favorite, with its glass studio that makes both functional and sculptural glass objects.
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This quaint community has many places that showcase the creative spirit of Beacon's residents, with many homemade and artisanal products.
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Dia Beacon is the museum for the collection of contemporary art for the Dia Art Foundation. Its opening in an old Nabisco box-printing factory in 2003 helped revitalize the community.
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Beacon was once a thriving manufacturing community. Today its industrial architecture is prized by the creative crowd that has moved in.
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