Best of Beacon, NY
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Beacon, NY — mapped and organized by category.
About Beacon
Beacon sits on the Hudson River in Dutchess County, New York. The city is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area and the larger New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, its population was 13,769.
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Happy Valley Arcade Bar
Happy Valley Arcade Bar is a bar located at 296 Main Street.
View details →Best Hotels in Beacon
11 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Chrystie House Bed and Breakfast
Chrystie House Bed and Breakfast is located at 300 South Avenue.
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The Dutchess Inn & Spa
The Dutchess Inn & Spa is a hotel located at 151 Main Street.
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The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls
The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls is located at 2 East Main Street.
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Quality Inn & Suites Fishkill South Near I-84
Quality Inn & Suites Fishkill South Near I-84 is a hotel located at 849 Route 52.
Best Restaurants in Beacon
34 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Harry's Hot Sandwiches
Harry's Hot Sandwiches is a sandwich restaurant located at 449 Main Street.
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Noble Pies
Noble Pies serves coffee, desserts, pie, and breakfast at 137 Main Street.
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The Pandorica
The Pandorica is a British‑style restaurant located at 165 Main Street.
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Yankee Clipper Diner
Yankee Clipper Diner is a restaurant located at 397 Main Street.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Beacon
15 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Beacon Coffee Co. and Mercantile
Beacon Coffee Co. and Mercantile is a café located at 344 Main Street.
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Peaceful Provisions
Peaceful Provisions is a café located at 383 Main Street that specializes in donuts.
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Royal Crepes
Royal Crepes is a café located at 303 Main Street that specializes in crepe cuisine.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Beacon
4 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Happy Valley Arcade Bar
Happy Valley Arcade Bar is a bar located at 296 Main Street.
Best Things to Do in Beacon
4 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Dia:Beacon
Dia:Beacon is a museum located at 3 Beekman Street that showcases art from the 1960s to today, featuring both permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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Motorcyclepedia Museum
Motorcyclepedia Museum is an attraction located at 250 Lake Street.
Best Shops in Beacon
8 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Mountain Top Outfitters
Mountain Top Outfitters is a shop located at 144 Main Street.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Beacon
18 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Madam Brett Homestead
The Madam Brett Homestead, located at 50 Van Nydeck Avenue, is a historic early‑18th‑century home in Beacon, New York. It has been preserved as the oldest standing building in southern Dutchess County and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
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Geering Park
Geering Park offers a spacious green space for walking, jogging, or relaxing in the city.
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Beacon Memorial Park
Beacon Memorial Park is a public park that offers open space for recreation.
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Clinton Square
Clinton Square is a park that offers a green space for relaxation and community gatherings.
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Colden Plaza
Colden Plaza is a public park offering green space for relaxation and community gatherings.
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Delano-Hitch Park
Delano-Hitch Park offers a quiet outdoor space for walking and relaxing.
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