- Our list of the best things to do in Beacon, New York, features the top 200 nearby activities — including 81 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Beacon, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 19 things to do within the city of Beacon, NY , followed by 181 popular activities in nearby cities, including Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, New Paltz, Hyde Park, Peekskill, Cold Spring, Fishkill, Middletown, Marlboro, Carmel, Garrison, Millbrook, Ridgefield, Danbury, Warwick, Cooperstown, New City, Woodstock and Bolton Landing
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Explore the mysterious island that sits in the middle of the Hudson River when you book the Bannerman Cruise & Walking Tour. Guests receive a guided hiking tour of the island and the castle ruins, learning the history and taking advantage of the photo ops.
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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.
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The last remaining historic theater in the city of Newburgh is the Ritz Theater, which was restored and revived into a live performance venue. Local performers and artists are also showcased at the site.
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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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Featuring two annual prestigious performances, the Orange County Ballet Theater produces many professional dancers each year. The artistic directors are professionals and positions in the company are regarded with high esteem.
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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.