Shining a light on shopping, eating,and culture
A Magritte-style mural adorns this N. Chestnut Street building.
Welcome to The Beacon Beacon, a hyperlocal platform dedicated to shining a light on all good things in Beacon, NY. Because, seriously, there’s so much good stuff happening in our much-loved Hudson Valley city.
Here you’ll find directories categorized by shopping, eating & drinking, where to stay, arts & culture, salons and spas, community organizations, and more.*
Did you know our small city has more than 80 shops and more than 85 places to eat and drink? And the number is growing all the time. That’s not to mention the many galleries and event spaces which bring vibrancy and incredible culture to residents and visitors alike. There’s literally something for everyone.
Day trip or weekend?
If you’re only planning a day trip, maybe think about staying over the weekend at one of our boutique hotels or bed & breakfasts. And if you think we’re a sleepy town that shuts down on a Monday, think again. There’s plenty to enjoy over a long weekend, including on Mondays.
If you’re lucky enough to live here, you’ll simply never be bored. You only need to make sure you don’t miss anything (and follow The Beacon Beacon on Instagram, Threads, or Facebook).
A foodie & retail paradise
Donburi bowl and edamame from Quinns Restaurant.
Are you a foodie partial to Himalayan food? How about Afghan, Italian, Turkish, Mexican, Nicaraguan, Middle Eastern, Indian, Sri Lankan, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, British, and of course, American fare? Care about vegan and gluten free options? You’ll find them all here.
Want the perfect vintage dress that no one else’ll be wearing this summer? You got it. Is your thing clean and cruelty-free beauty? Yep, we have that, too. Passionate about wellness and healing, aromatherapy, massage, sacred spaces? Beacon most definitely has all of them.
A spectacular sunset on Main Street.
If you’re wondering why our name is The Beacon Beacon, wonder no more: The Beacon Beacon is a nod to the name of our fair city (so good we named it twice) which derives from the historic beacon fires that were lit atop Mount Beacon during the Revolutionary War to warn of approaching British armies.
Why do we seem particularly fond of orange? Well, we love a Hudson Valley sunset and chose orange as an homage to the truly spectacular ones that regularly light up our sky.
So, whether you live here or you’re planning a day trip to Beacon, be sure to check out the posts here in our blog. Every Thursday, we’ll feature our amazing business owners, organizations, events, or stories of Beacon, NY.
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*(Note: If we’ve not included your business or organization in the relevant directories, it’s an honest oversight, so please email us and we’ll be sure to add it.)
Until next time…
The Beacon Beacon 🧡