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5 Best Things to Do in Beacon, NY: Your Perfect Day Trip from NYC #travel #NewYork
Even though it’s possible to live three lifetimes in New York City and still not get to everything the metropolis has to offer, sometimes even diehard New Yorkers need a change of scenery. We’re going to let you in on a little secret: Beacon is one of the coolest day trips from New York City, and after reading about all of the cool things to do in Beacon, NY, we wouldn’t be surprised if you hop on the next train going upstate!
Where is Beacon, NY Anyway?
Well, for starters, if the state abbreviation didn’t give it away, Beacon is located in New York state.Specifically, it’s a city of roughly 15,000 people in Dutchess County that’s located:
- 16 miles south of Poughkeepsie, where you can visit FDR’s former home,
- 90 miles south of Albany, the capital of New York state,
- 72 miles north of Shake Shack in Terminal 4 of John F. Kennedy airport, and
- 62 miles north of where The Late Show with Stephen Colbert tapes with a live studio audience in Manhattan.
In simpler terms, Beacon, NY is a 90-minute drive from Manhattan (assuming the traffic gods cooperate and you don’t take a gazillion bathroom breaks on the road), making it a perfect day trip from New York City. Check out the map below and use the handy dandy zoom feature to get a sense of where Beacon is.