🏛️ CulturalWeekend · from New York, NY

Riverside Towns & Artistic Horizons

Discover riverside charm and world-class art in Beacon and Hudson, where contemporary museums meet historic mansions and creative culture flourishes.

Day 1 — BeaconDay 2 — Hudson

Day 1 — Beacon

🚗 1 hr 57 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

New York, NY → Beacon

1 hr 39 min8:00 AM → 9:39 AM

Beacon

A former industrial town reborn around the Dia:Beacon contemporary art museum, with a revitalized Main Street of artist studios, craft breweries, and restaurants overlooking the Hudson Valley.

9:39 AM📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Beacon → Hudson Highlands State Park

9 min12:00 PM → 12:09 PM

Hudson Highlands State Park

12:09 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Hudson Highlands State Park → The Roundhouse

9 min5:00 PM → 5:09 PM

The Roundhouse

★ 4.1

5:09 PM📍 See location

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Find lodging near Beacon

Book somewhere to sleep before Day 2 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Beacon area.

Day 2 — Hudson

🚗 1 hr 45 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Beacon → Hudson

1 hr 35 min8:00 AM → 9:35 AM

Hudson

A Hudson River antiques hub and arts destination with a walkable downtown of galleries, vintage shops, and restored Federal architecture anchored by the American Folk Art Museum's collection and exceptional farm-to-table dining.

9:35 AM📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Hudson → Olana State Historic Site

5 min12:00 PM → 12:05 PM