- 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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An outfitter for river adventure trips, Hudson River Expeditions offers canoe, paddleboard, and kayak rentals, as well as boats for sale. The company offers instruction in all of these vehicles, as well as guided trips.
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Once home to a foundry that produced locomotives, West Point Foundry Preserve is now a nature preserve with several hiking trails that pass by historic structures. There is also a replica water wheel from the Industrial Revolution.
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Once known as the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry Museum, the Putnam History Museum maintains a large collection of historical artifacts and memorabilia concerning the area. The museum hosts educational programs and school tours.
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Built on the grounds of the West Point Foundry, Foundry Dock Park offers a quiet and peaceful ambiance. Thus, it is an ideal spot to watch for birds or to enjoy a casual stroll. Canoeing and kayaking is also welcome.
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The elegant Federal period building known as the Boscobel House & Gardens provide guests with a look into the past and enjoy its unique beauty. Tours of the mansion and self-guided walking tours of the gardens and trails are primary attractions along with events like the Shakespeare Festival.
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The Marlboro Free Library is a community library that contains media such as fiction books, videos, cds, and non-fiction books. The library also loans out costumes and has a photocopying machine.
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Local artists are supposed through the venue known as Live at the Falcon. Concerts are held almost every day of the week with different musicians being featured, and there is an on-site restaurant that offers Sunday brunch, dinner, and cocktails.
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127 Warren Landing Road, Garrison, NY 10524
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A 270 acre bird and wildlife habitat, Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary provide opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and photography. The center also offers guided tours, canoe trips, and an education center pertaining to the marsh.
7.6 Miles
Hudson Highlands State Park is 6,000 gorgeous acres of mostly undeveloped natural land. Frequented by guests most popularly for the extensive offering of hiking trails, the park is also great for sightseeing, kayaking and canoeing.
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Covering 200 acres, the Locust Grove includes on its grounds a mansion built in 1851, gardens, almost 5 miles of carriage roads established in the 19th century, and a museum dedicated to Samuel Morse, the inventor and the artist.