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Alternative names: Population: 14.3 thous.Area: 4.88 mi²Elevation: 135 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°30'16"N, 73°58'11"W
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Beacon Attractions - What to See and Explore

Beacon offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Dia Beacon, St. Joachim and St. John the Evangelist's Church, Mount Gulian, Reformed Church of Beacon. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Massive museum with modern art

    Dia Beacon

    Dia Beacon is the museum for the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960s to the present and is one of the 11 locations and sites they manage. The museum, which opened in 2003, is situated on the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York.

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    Church • Beacon

    St. Joachim and St. John the Evangelist's Church

    The Church of St. Joachim and St. John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located in Beacon, Dutchess County, New York. It was established after a parish mergers of the Church of St. Joachim, and St. John the Evangelist.

  • mount gulian beacon
    Museum • History museum

    Mount Gulian

    Mount Gulian is a reconstructed 18th century Dutch manor house on the Hudson River in the town of Fishkill, New York, United States of America.

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    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Reformed Church of Beacon

    The Reformed Church of Beacon, originally the Reformed Dutch Church of Fishkill Landing, is a historic and architecturally-significant church in Beacon, New York.

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    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    St. Luke's Episcopal Church

    St. Luke's Episcopal Church is located in Beacon, New York, United States. The church complex of four buildings and a cemetery takes up a 12-acre parcel between Wolcott, Rector, Phillips and Union Streets. It was founded in 1832 as a religious school that soon became St. Anna's Church of Fishkill Landing.

  • trinity methodist church beacon
    Church • Beacon

    Trinity Methodist Church

    The Springfield Baptist Church, formerly Trinity Methodist Church, is a historic church in Beacon in Dutchess County, New York. It was originally constructed about 1849 as the Associate Presbyterian Church. It was expanded and improved in 1864, 1887, 1891, and 1895. The church consists of a large nave with a steeply pitched gable roof.

  • howland cultural center beacon
    Concert hall • Library

    Howland Cultural Center

    The Howland Cultural Center, formerly known as Howland Library, is located on Main Street in Beacon, New York, United States. It is an ornate brick building designed by Richard Morris Hunt in the 1870s.

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    41°30'30"N • 73°58'33"W

    Hudson Beach Glass

    Museum • Art gallery • Shopping

  • bau beacon artist union
    41°30'8"N • 73°57'49"W

    BAU: Beacon Artist Union

    Museum • Art gallery • Shopping

  • united states post office beacon
    41°30'14"N • 73°58'6"W

    United States Post Office

    The U.S. Post Office in Beacon, New York, is located on Main Street. It serves the ZIP Code 12508, covering the entire city of Beacon and some of the neighboring areas of the Town of Fishkill. It is a stone structure in the Dutch Colonial Revival architectural style built in the mid-1930s.

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    41°30'28"N • 73°58'31"W

    Dream in Plastic

    Museum • Shopping • Art gallery

  • madam brett homestead beacon
    Historical place • Park

    Madam Brett Homestead

    The Madam Brett Homestead is an early 18th-century home located in the city of Beacon, New York, United States. It is the oldest standing building in its part of Dutchess County and has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1976. It is also listed on the NYS Independence Trail.

  • matteawan gallery beacon
    41°30'6"N • 73°57'50"W

    Matteawan Gallery

    Museum • Art gallery

  • bogardus dewindt house beacon
    41°30'45"N • 73°58'40"W

    Bogardus-DeWindt House

    The Bogardus-DeWindt House is located on Tompkins Avenue, a short distance west of NY 9D, in Beacon, New York, United States. It typifies the houses built in the region between 1750 and 1830, and has largely remained in its original form even as newer housing has been built in the neighborhood.

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    Neighbourhood • Italianate architecture

    Lower Main Street Historic District

    The Lower Main Street Historic District is a historic district comprising the first several blocks of Main Street in Beacon, east of its intersection with South Street, the end of its concurrency with NY 9D.

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    Gothic Revival architecture • Beacon

    Eustatia

    Eustatia is a brick house overlooking the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, United States. Located on Monell Place in the northwestern corner of the city, it is a rare survival in Beacon of a cottage in the High Victorian Gothic style.

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    Greek Revival architecture • Beacon

    Peter C. DuBois House

    The Peter C. DuBois House is located on Slocum Road in the Dutchess Junction neighborhood of the city of Beacon, New York, United States. It was one of the last significant Greek Revival buildings in the Hudson Valley. In the 20th century, it would be reused as a sanatorium and altered with the addition of a third story.

Things to See and Do in Beacon by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Beacon.

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Beacon – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Beacon, it's worth seeing attractions such as: United States Military Academy (West Point), Mid-Hudson Children's Museum (Poughkeepsie), Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site (Hyde Park).

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    Museum, Military museum

    United States Military Academy, West Point

    The United States Military Academy, commonly known as West Point, is a fortress of history and tradition situated in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York. Established in 1802, this prestigious institution has been the training ground for America's military leaders for...

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    Museum, Children's museum

    Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, Poughkeepsie

    Nestled in the scenic Hudson Valley, the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum stands as an engaging beacon of learning and fun for young minds in Poughkeepsie, New York. This family-friendly destination is an ideal spot for children to explore, play, and discover through...

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    Former president's home with a museum

    Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, Hyde Park

    Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Dutchess County, New York, the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site offers visitors a unique glimpse into the life of America's 32nd president. This national park not only preserves the Springwood estate, the...

  • franklin d roosevelt presidential library and museum hyde park18 milesN
    Museum, Historical place, History museum

    Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, Hyde Park

    The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum holds the records of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States.

  • fort montgomery12 milesS
    State park, Body of water, Nature and wildlife

    Fort Montgomery, Fort Montgomery

    Fort Montgomery was a fortification built on the west bank of the Hudson River in Highlands, New York by the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

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Best Time To Visit Beacon

Learn when is the best time to travel to Beacon weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June and September are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in May and July.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Beacon?

The top attractions to visit in Beacon are:

What is the best time to visit Beacon?

June and September are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in May. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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