Hike up to the Mount Beacon Fire Tower: enjoy a beautiful view of Beacon and the Hudson River. It's a long way up and the weather may be iffy. Check out this route.

Explore Dia:Beacon: a contemporary art museum showcasing large-scale installations and rotating works from the 1960s through today.

Visit Fishkill Farms: a fully functioning farm with a small farm shop featuring the best apple cider doughnuts you'll ever try. Plus, a tasting room for their ciders and small bites on the weekends.

Check out the Cornish Estate Ruins: via a 1.8 mile out and back in Cold Spring, NY.

Catch a movie at Beacon Movie Theater: screening both independent and blockbuster films with real butter popcorn + adult beverages (from Wonderbar next door).

Walk along Main Street in Beacon: it's a straight shot of lots of shops and restaurants to peruse!

Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail: and explore the trails in Fahnestock State Park.

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