Beacon, New York
It’s all the rage.
Beacon has become a magnet for people looking to leave the urban lifestyle of NYC but still require the ability to access the city for the various cultural and economic opportunities it provides. The Metro North express train runs directly to Grand Central Station in 82 mins and access to Manhattan is just under an hour by car.
Don’t take our word for it, The New York Times agrees …
It’s walkable!
Coming from the city, one of the biggest driving forces in a move to Beacon tends to be the walkability of this quaint little city. See the map for all of the amenities just minutes from your doorstep.
Dia: Beacon
photo credit : diaart.org
“Before it was converted into one of the country’s largest museums of modern and contemporary art, the building that houses the Dia Art Foundation here was a box factory, built in 1929.”
In May 2003, Dia Art Foundation opened Dia Beacon on the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York, in a former Nabisco box printing factory. The museum presents Dia’s collection of art from the 1960s to the present as well as special exhibitions and public programs.
Since its opening, Dia Beacon has helped transform the city of Beacon into a vibrant arts destination for visitors from the region, New York City, and beyond.
In The Vicinity
Designated as a National Heritage Area, the Hudson Valley is steeped in history, natural beauty, culture, and a burgeoning food and farmer’s market scene. Among many attributes, it’s the oldest wine-producing area in the country, and the magnificent scenery inspired artists whose works became the Hudson River School of Painters. National Geographic Traveler named the Hudson Valley one of the top 20 must-see destinations in the world.
Below, you will find several highlights in the surrounding area.
Bear Mountain State Park
Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails.
photo credit: Steven Sager, @lifewithoutreception
Innisfree Gardens
Innisfree is a powerful icon of mid-twentieth century design. Over fifty years in the making, it is the work of landscape architect Lester Collins, FASLA (1914–1993), with important contributions by his clients, artist and teacher Walter Beck and gardener and heiress Marion Burt Beck. At its core, Innisfree is about the individual’s experience in nature. Inviting exploration and even contemplation, Collins’ sweeping landscape merges the essence of Modernist and Romantic ideas with traditional Chinese and Japanese garden design principles in a form that evolved through subtle handling of the site and slow manipulation of its ecology. The result is a distinctly American stroll garden—a sublime composition of rock, water, wood, and sky achieved with remarkable economy and grace.
Photo Credit : innisfreegarden.org
Photo Credit : innisfreegarden.org
Photo Credit : innisfreegarden.org