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Things to see in Beacon (United States): 25 places and when to go
Beacon is a town in United States, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Food and drink (7), Wildlife (5). The best known are Dia Beacon, Breakneck Ridge and Bull Hill. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.5033, -73.9672
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Food and drink (7) · Wildlife (5) · History (5) · Architecture (3) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 92 km as the crow flies
What to see in Beacon
The places in and around Beacon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Dia BeaconArt museum in Beacon, New York1.3 km
- Breakneck RidgeMountain in the United States4.9 km
- Bull HillMountain in Putnam County, New York, United State7.3 km
- Clarence Fahnestock State ParkState park in New York, United States11 km
- Newburgh–Beacon BridgeBridge between Dutchess and Orange Counties, New York, United States3.0 km
- Chapel Hill Bible ChurchChurch near Marlboro, New York, United States9.5 km
- Moodna ViaductRailroad bridge in United States of America14 km
- Storm King State ParkState park in Orange County, New York9.0 km
- West Point Cadet ChapelChurch at the United States Military Academy13 km
- BoscobelEstate in New York, United States10 km
- Hudson Highlands State ParkProtected area11 km
- Knox's Headquarters State Historic SiteHistoric house8.7 km
- Mt. Beacon Fire Observation TowerFire lookout tower in Dutchess County, United States of America3.1 km
- Camp OlmstedFive Points Mission summer camp and retreat in Cornwall-on-Hudson7.7 km
- New Windsor Cantonment State Historic SiteNature · History8.7 km
- 2 Way BreweryBrewery1.3 km
- Chrystie House Bed and BreakfastHistory1.3 km
- Denning's Point DistilleryBrewery294 m
- Fahnestock Winter ParkSki resort13 km
- Hudson Valley BreweryBrewery392 m
- Industrial Arts Brewing CompanyBrewery2.3 km
- Newburgh Brewing CompanyBrewery3.5 km
- Obercreek Brewing CompanyBrewery9.8 km
- Quartz Rock VineyardWinery13 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- With kids: SplashDown Beach
When to go to Beacon
The best time to visit Beacon is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:19
- FebPossible10:24
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time14:59
- JulBest time14:43
- AugBest time13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. In April, 24 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Beacon
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 92 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Stony Point21 places29 km
- Hartford13 places48 km
- Warwick23 places49 km
- Elmsford15 places50 km
- Reading7 places50 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Beacon?
The best known: Dia Beacon, Breakneck Ridge, Bull Hill, Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Newburgh–Beacon Bridge. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Beacon?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.
How do you get to Beacon?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 92 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Beacon as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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