Free & Cheap Things to Do in Beacon, NY

  • The list below includes 150 free or cheap things to do in or near Beacon, New York, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From River Pool at Beacon to Long Dock Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Beacon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Newburgh and Cold Spring.
  • The list below includes 150 free or cheap things to do in or near Beacon, New York, including 105 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
  • From River Pool at Beacon to Long Dock Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Beacon and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Newburgh and Cold Spring.
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18.5 Miles
97% 977 votes
Libraries 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
The permanent collection at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum features artifacts which are connected to the life of the president and his wife, as well as other artifacts which reflect the political, cultural, and social life between 1930 and 1940.
18.5 Miles
94% 807 votes
Historic Sites 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
Still looking like when it was first built, in 1826, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Home is the place where the first US Presidential Library was started, and features stables, ice houses, trails and paths, and the Rose Garden where the president and his wife found their final resting place.
18.5 Miles
93% 358 votes
Historic Sites Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
Situated in the only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady, Val-Kill Cottage is the place where Eleanor Roosevelt developed many of her ideas and held workshops.
18.5 Miles
92% 759 votes
Historic Sites 519 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY MoreLess Info
The Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site covers 211 acres and showcases houses built by the wealthiest men from the golden age. The main attraction is the Vanderbilt Mansion, which has 54 rooms and was designed by the McKim, Mead & White Company.
18.6 Miles
93% 28 votes
Other Entertainment 4114 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
The Hyde Park Drive In Theater is one of the last drive-ins. The theater has converted to digital movie projection to show the latest movies. The box office accepts cash only, however, the concession stand accepts Visa and Mastercard.
18.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Family Fun Center 4178 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY MoreLess Info
Hyde Park Roller Magic Skating Center is a family-run roller skating facility. Attractions include roller skating, in-line skating, dances, party hosting, a live DJ, roller derby, and various special events and fundraisers.
19.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 950 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
With a miniature golf course and driving range, the Gilbert Farm Recreation Center offers affordable prices and plenty to do. The venue offers mini-golf leagues and may be booked for large gatherings, such as corporate events.
19.3 Miles
57% 21 votes
Historic Sites River Street, Hyde Park, NY MoreLess Info
The Hyde Park Railroad Station is a non-operational train station that was built in 1914. The location was heavily used during its early days and is currently open during the weekends and on holidays only.
19.5 Miles
95% 267 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas PO Box 715, New Paltz, NY 12561 MoreLess Info
Covering 8,000 acres, the Mohonk Preserve is the largest preserve in the state. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, and skiing in the winter are some of the activities to be performed in here. Programs and special events, such as the Talk to the Animals one, are organized in here.
19.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 4338 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 MoreLess Info
A gallery that features art from local artists, the Artists' Collective of Hyde Park features a variety of events, exhibits, and collections. Works are in multiple media, including paintings, photographs, and sculptures, and most are available to buy.
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