Get ready to Hop + Shop, Beacon
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Get ready to Hop + Shop, Beacon

Hop + Shop—Beacon, NY’s annual holiday shopping extravaganza—is back on Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th. And it’s bigger and better than ever. With more than 50+ local businesses participating, extended hours until 8PM, and raffle prizes totaling more than $2,500, it’s a holiday shopping must for locals.

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Put the giving in Thanksgiving
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Put the giving in Thanksgiving

The countdown has begun. In two weeks, Thanksgiving hosts will be energetically (or frantically!) prepping, arranging, and putting the finishing touches on their biggest holiday event of the year.

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Gift shopping in Beacon, NY
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Gift shopping in Beacon, NY

The first thought that comes to mind while walking Beacon’s Main Street is that this is no ordinary shopping district. Unlike so many towns and cities across the US and beyond, Beacon’s shopping area is packed with independent stores offering something for everyone.

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Looking for the perfect pizza?
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Looking for the perfect pizza?

Who doesn’t like pizza? The simple and obvious answer is almost no one. In addition to most folks instinctively liking bread, tomatoes, and mozzarella, pizza is incredibly popular because there are so many variations of it. That means it’s nearly impossible not to find one that suits your taste.

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Planning a daytrip to Beacon
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Planning a daytrip to Beacon

Just 60 miles north of New York City, Beacon, NY is an artistic and cultural gem in the heart of the Hudson Highlands. With a mile-long Main Street, it’s also a mecca for those who love to explore independent shops. And it’s a must-visit for foodies with a passion for international and diverse cuisine.

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5 excellent burgers on Main Street
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5 excellent burgers on Main Street

Unlike the sandwich, the exact origin of the hamburger is still fiercely debated. Some believe it was invented in Hamburg, Germany while others think German-American immigrants made the first one here in America. And there are those who insist someone named Louis Lassen, owner of a lunch counter in New Haven, CT., invented it when a customer requested steak trimmings between two slices of toast.

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