Mount Beacon Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Mount Beacon towers above Beacon and Fishkill at the northern gateway to the Hudson Highlands.
Mount Beacon is the most visible summit for miles around, providing the defining backdrop for local communities. Its prominence made the mountain an important factor in the Revolutionary War, when George Washington's troops set signal fires to communicate vital information about British troop movements.
The incline railway, the steepest of its kind in the world at the time, carried visitors to the heights of the mountain for dining, dancing and enjoying spectacular views, from 1902 until the late 1970s.
Mount Beacon Park was created on land preserved by Scenic Hudson in the City of Beacon and Town of Fishkill. Totaling 234 acres, the parcels were purchased in 1995 and 1998, respectively.
Things To Do
Birding Hiking / Walking Trails Nature Study Picnicking Scenic Views
Directions Parking area and trailhead are located at the intersection of Route 9D and Howland Avenue in the City of Beacon. Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, maps, and Mount Beacon.
Long Dock Beacon / Beacon Point Park Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
In addition to being the future home of a cutting-edge "Green" hotel/conference center, numerous improvements are underway at Beacon Point. This rehabilitated industrial site will feature a 16-acre riverfront park. Construction on the park is currently underway, but members of the public are welcome to come and see George Trakas' dramatic new riverfront sculpture with its terraced angling deck, boardwalk, and a restored bulkhead.
Park includes walking trails, a fishing pier, and kayak/canoe access on Beacon Shoreline Trail.
Directions From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, go 1.8 miles south on Route 9D, right on Beekman Street, Right on Red Flynn Drive then immediate left on Long Dock Road.
Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, parking information, trail maps, photos and more about Long Dock Beacon.
DMV Address Beacon Motor Vehicles 223 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508 Dutchess County Phone number for the Dutchess DMV office, Beacon branch: 1-845-838-4888
Long Dock Beacon / Beacon Point Park Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
In addition to being the future home of a cutting-edge "Green" hotel/conference center, numerous improvements are underway at Beacon Point. This rehabilitated industrial site will feature a 16-acre riverfront park. Construction on the park is currently underway, but members of the public are welcome to come and see George Trakas' dramatic new riverfront sculpture with its terraced angling deck, boardwalk, and a restored bulkhead.
Park includes walking trails, a fishing pier, and kayak/canoe access on Beacon Shoreline Trail.
Directions From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, go 1.8 miles south on Route 9D, right on Beekman Street, Right on Red Flynn Drive then immediate left on Long Dock Road.
Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, parking information, trail maps, photos and more about Long Dock Beacon.
Mount Beacon Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Mount Beacon towers above Beacon and Fishkill at the northern gateway to the Hudson Highlands.
Mount Beacon is the most visible summit for miles around, providing the defining backdrop for local communities. Its prominence made the mountain an important factor in the Revolutionary War, when George Washington's troops set signal fires to communicate vital information about British troop movements.
The incline railway, the steepest of its kind in the world at the time, carried visitors to the heights of the mountain for dining, dancing and enjoying spectacular views, from 1902 until the late 1970s.
Mount Beacon Park was created on land preserved by Scenic Hudson in the City of Beacon and Town of Fishkill. Totaling 234 acres, the parcels were purchased in 1995 and 1998, respectively.
Things To Do
Birding Hiking / Walking Trails Nature Study Picnicking Scenic Views
Directions Parking area and trailhead are located at the intersection of Route 9D and Howland Avenue in the City of Beacon. Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, maps, and Mount Beacon.
Long Dock Beacon / Beacon Point Park Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
In addition to being the future home of a cutting-edge "Green" hotel/conference center, numerous improvements are underway at Beacon Point. This rehabilitated industrial site will feature a 16-acre riverfront park. Construction on the park is currently underway, but members of the public are welcome to come and see George Trakas' dramatic new riverfront sculpture with its terraced angling deck, boardwalk, and a restored bulkhead.
Park includes walking trails, a fishing pier, and kayak/canoe access on Beacon Shoreline Trail.
Directions From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, go 1.8 miles south on Route 9D, right on Beekman Street, Right on Red Flynn Drive then immediate left on Long Dock Road.
Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, parking information, trail maps, photos and more about Long Dock Beacon.
Madam Brett Park Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Madam Brett Park is an urban oasis along the Fishkill Creek in Beacon featuring tranquil trails and a beautiful waterfall. This 12-acre park connects to the "Beacon Shoreline Trail" providing a link between Dennings Point, Long Dock Beacon and the Beacon train station.
One mile of trails along the Fishkill Creek lead to scenic overlooks of tidal marshes and Tioronda Falls.
Directions From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge head 3.2 miles south on Route 9D, turn right on Tioronda Ave., then left under the railroad trestle. Parking area is on the left.
Spend a few hours enjoying Madam Brett Park. When it's time to eat, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Dutchess County.
Mount Beacon Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Mount Beacon towers above Beacon and Fishkill at the northern gateway to the Hudson Highlands.
Mount Beacon is the most visible summit for miles around, providing the defining backdrop for local communities. Its prominence made the mountain an important factor in the Revolutionary War, when George Washington's troops set signal fires to communicate vital information about British troop movements.
The incline railway, the steepest of its kind in the world at the time, carried visitors to the heights of the mountain for dining, dancing and enjoying spectacular views, from 1902 until the late 1970s.
Mount Beacon Park was created on land preserved by Scenic Hudson in the City of Beacon and Town of Fishkill. Totaling 234 acres, the parcels were purchased in 1995 and 1998, respectively.
Things To Do
Birding Hiking / Walking Trails Nature Study Picnicking Scenic Views
Directions Parking area and trailhead are located at the intersection of Route 9D and Howland Avenue in the City of Beacon. Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, maps, and Mount Beacon.
Dia:Beacon Riggio Galleries is located at 3 Beekman Street in Beacon, NY 12508.
In May 2003, Dia opened Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, a museum to house its renowned but rarely seen permanent collection comprised of major works of art from the 1960s to the present. Located on the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, Dia:Beacon occupies a nearly 300,000-square-foot historic printing factory.
The Beacon museum’s expansive galleries have been specifically designed for the display of the artworks to which Dia is committed, many of which, because of their character or scale, could not be easily accommodated by more conventional museums.
Works installed at the museum range from the1978 Shadows (a single work comprising multiple canvases) by Andy Warhol; to three of Richard Serra's monumental sculptures in the Torqued Ellipses; "monuments" for V. Tatlin, a series of fluorescent light works by Dan Flavin; several mixed-media installations by Joseph Beuys and Agnes Martin’s 1999 paintings Innocent Love, among others. Each artist’s work is displayed in a dedicated gallery or galleries: in many cases these presentations were created in collaboration with the artists themselves.
The Building and Site Built in 1929 by Nabisco (National Biscuit Company), the historic steel, concrete, and glass factory building, designed by Nabisco’s staff architect Louis N. Wirshing, Jr., is a model of early-twentieth-century industrial architecture. Press "Blue Button" for visitor information and more about Dia:Beacon Riggio Galleries.
Dia:Beacon Riggio Galleries is located at 3 Beekman Street in Beacon, NY 12508.
In May 2003, Dia opened Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, a museum to house its renowned but rarely seen permanent collection comprised of major works of art from the 1960s to the present. Located on the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, Dia:Beacon occupies a nearly 300,000-square-foot historic printing factory.
The Beacon museum’s expansive galleries have been specifically designed for the display of the artworks to which Dia is committed, many of which, because of their character or scale, could not be easily accommodated by more conventional museums.
Works installed at the museum range from the1978 Shadows (a single work comprising multiple canvases) by Andy Warhol; to three of Richard Serra's monumental sculptures in the Torqued Ellipses; "monuments" for V. Tatlin, a series of fluorescent light works by Dan Flavin; several mixed-media installations by Joseph Beuys and Agnes Martin’s 1999 paintings Innocent Love, among others. Each artist’s work is displayed in a dedicated gallery or galleries: in many cases these presentations were created in collaboration with the artists themselves.
The Building and Site Built in 1929 by Nabisco (National Biscuit Company), the historic steel, concrete, and glass factory building, designed by Nabisco’s staff architect Louis N. Wirshing, Jr., is a model of early-twentieth-century industrial architecture. Press "Blue Button" for visitor information and more about Dia:Beacon Riggio Galleries.
Long Dock Beacon / Beacon Point Park Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
In addition to being the future home of a cutting-edge "Green" hotel/conference center, numerous improvements are underway at Beacon Point. This rehabilitated industrial site will feature a 16-acre riverfront park. Construction on the park is currently underway, but members of the public are welcome to come and see George Trakas' dramatic new riverfront sculpture with its terraced angling deck, boardwalk, and a restored bulkhead.
Park includes walking trails, a fishing pier, and kayak/canoe access on Beacon Shoreline Trail.
Directions From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, go 1.8 miles south on Route 9D, right on Beekman Street, Right on Red Flynn Drive then immediate left on Long Dock Road.
Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, parking information, trail maps, photos and more about Long Dock Beacon.
Madam Brett Park Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Madam Brett Park is an urban oasis along the Fishkill Creek in Beacon featuring tranquil trails and a beautiful waterfall. This 12-acre park connects to the "Beacon Shoreline Trail" providing a link between Dennings Point, Long Dock Beacon and the Beacon train station.
One mile of trails along the Fishkill Creek lead to scenic overlooks of tidal marshes and Tioronda Falls.
Directions From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge head 3.2 miles south on Route 9D, turn right on Tioronda Ave., then left under the railroad trestle. Parking area is on the left.
Spend a few hours enjoying Madam Brett Park. When it's time to eat, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Dutchess County.
Mount Beacon Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Mount Beacon towers above Beacon and Fishkill at the northern gateway to the Hudson Highlands.
Mount Beacon is the most visible summit for miles around, providing the defining backdrop for local communities. Its prominence made the mountain an important factor in the Revolutionary War, when George Washington's troops set signal fires to communicate vital information about British troop movements.
The incline railway, the steepest of its kind in the world at the time, carried visitors to the heights of the mountain for dining, dancing and enjoying spectacular views, from 1902 until the late 1970s.
Mount Beacon Park was created on land preserved by Scenic Hudson in the City of Beacon and Town of Fishkill. Totaling 234 acres, the parcels were purchased in 1995 and 1998, respectively.
Things To Do
Birding Hiking / Walking Trails Nature Study Picnicking Scenic Views
Directions Parking area and trailhead are located at the intersection of Route 9D and Howland Avenue in the City of Beacon. Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, maps, and Mount Beacon.
Homespun Foods, serving breakfast, lunch, and pastries is located at 232 Main Street, Beacon NY 12508, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley.
The word is: Small cafe with cozy atmosphere and outdoor dining available; offering delicious and healthy foods including soups, salads, sandwiches, good cheese selection, and more at a reasonable price . . . and yummy desserts.
Take Metro North to the town of Beacon where you can visit Dia:Beacon Museum - Riggio Galleries or spend the day visiting the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt, a National Historic Site in beautiful Dutchess County.
Long Dock Beacon / Beacon Point Park Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
In addition to being the future home of a cutting-edge "Green" hotel/conference center, numerous improvements are underway at Beacon Point. This rehabilitated industrial site will feature a 16-acre riverfront park. Construction on the park is currently underway, but members of the public are welcome to come and see George Trakas' dramatic new riverfront sculpture with its terraced angling deck, boardwalk, and a restored bulkhead.
Park includes walking trails, a fishing pier, and kayak/canoe access on Beacon Shoreline Trail.
Directions From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, go 1.8 miles south on Route 9D, right on Beekman Street, Right on Red Flynn Drive then immediate left on Long Dock Road.
Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, parking information, trail maps, photos and more about Long Dock Beacon.
Madam Brett Park Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Madam Brett Park is an urban oasis along the Fishkill Creek in Beacon featuring tranquil trails and a beautiful waterfall. This 12-acre park connects to the "Beacon Shoreline Trail" providing a link between Dennings Point, Long Dock Beacon and the Beacon train station.
One mile of trails along the Fishkill Creek lead to scenic overlooks of tidal marshes and Tioronda Falls.
Directions From Newburgh-Beacon Bridge head 3.2 miles south on Route 9D, turn right on Tioronda Ave., then left under the railroad trestle. Parking area is on the left.
Spend a few hours enjoying Madam Brett Park. When it's time to eat, select from one of many excellent restaurants in Dutchess County.
Mount Beacon Beacon, Dutchess County Hudson River Valley, New York State
Mount Beacon towers above Beacon and Fishkill at the northern gateway to the Hudson Highlands.
Mount Beacon is the most visible summit for miles around, providing the defining backdrop for local communities. Its prominence made the mountain an important factor in the Revolutionary War, when George Washington's troops set signal fires to communicate vital information about British troop movements.
The incline railway, the steepest of its kind in the world at the time, carried visitors to the heights of the mountain for dining, dancing and enjoying spectacular views, from 1902 until the late 1970s.
Mount Beacon Park was created on land preserved by Scenic Hudson in the City of Beacon and Town of Fishkill. Totaling 234 acres, the parcels were purchased in 1995 and 1998, respectively.
Things To Do
Birding Hiking / Walking Trails Nature Study Picnicking Scenic Views
Directions Parking area and trailhead are located at the intersection of Route 9D and Howland Avenue in the City of Beacon. Press "Blue Button" for Scenic Hudson, hours of operation, maps, and Mount Beacon.
Mount Beacon "Scenic Hudson"
