- 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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The Downing Film Center focuses on bringing quality movies to town that might not otherwise make it to local theaters. Films screened may include art house, independent, and foreign movies, as well as more mainstream fare.
1.9 Miles
With 120 slips available, Riverfront Marina has a variety of boats, from speedboats to pontoon boats, boarded at its marina. From the docks, boats have direct access to Hudson River.
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The Hasbrouck house is home to Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site. Visitors can view the interior of the home where Washington stayed for over a year during the Revolutionary War, and made some of his most critical decisions in shaping our nations future.
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With new exhibits coming in every two months, Karpeles Manuscript Library showcases a variety of historical artifacts relevant to both national and international history. The library has a permanent exhibit with art and regional historical artifacts.
2.9 Miles
Home to the fast-pitch softball hall of fame and a 2,000-seat baseball field, Delano Hitch Park also offers numerous basketball courts, softball, and soccer fields as well. The park also features a community pool and activity center.
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Gallery Billiards & Bar opened their doors in 1990 and offers billiard leagues, tournaments and daily specials. Patrons can come to play billiards, take lessons or enjoy the full bar that provides beer on tap.
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You don't have to be a biker to enjoy your visit to the Motorcyclepedia Museum. This 85,000 square foot museum contains hundreds of bikes from the past and present, and three motordromes where guests can watch a heart-stopping display of riding.
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Blodgett Memorial Library is popular with book lovers and historians alike. The historic library, founded in 1934, houses a vast collection of books as well as a children's space and various study areas.
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Visitors who are up for a 3-mile roundtrip hike, bike ride, or jog, can visit the Hamilton Fish Bridge in Newburgh. Originally opened in 1963, this cantilever bridge traverses the Hudson River, providing scenic views while crossing.
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With tickets that can be purchased through mobile phones, Hoyt's Fishkill Cinema's offers the latest films in RealD 3D and digital projection. Tickets can also be purchased through a touch screen kiosk.