Needed some gifts for my 5 year old niece and this spot was perfect plus they have small cute gift…read moreitems. Mostly eco-friendly and made in the USA good quality products. The owner Fran and brother Steve are sweet, kind and helpful. I bought stuff for my niece (chalkboard crayon, dough, reusable stickers, watercolor paint set, felt carry tote) and then myself (beautiful wooden coaster puzzles, small maple wood cutting board, wood night light). I also went back in b/c my husband wanted to speak to Steve who's a also a Veteran and got wooden lego builder w/ colored pencils which I think I'll keep for myself, haha! I wanted to buy some wooden earrings and essential oil therapy dough but had to stay within budget lol. Well we come around at least once a month so will get it next time!

Must check this place out if you love toys and puzzles…read more They had a large selection of cobble hills and the New Yorker puzzles. Also grabbed a steal of a white mountain as I like that brand a lot. And I love that they had framed puzzles up on display. Can't wait to come back on my next trip to the Hudson valley area to pick up more puzzles. Thanks

Amazing store! Incredible products! One of a kind on Main Street ! Highly recommend! The staff is…read moresuper friendly and knowledgeable about everything they sell. There is something for everyone in here! Get your holiday shopping done in this place!

What started out as a pharmacy on Main St. in Cold Spring, has expanded to a full multi-room…read moreArtist/Antiquey spot. The Shoppes act like a big workspace filled with lots of rooms all selling different stuff. They range from vintage small wooden furniture or wooden signs, another room has Vinyl Records, another room had Comic Books, etc. I like bird houses to place in my backyard and Shoppes has a few on their sidewalk display and a small cute one- caught my eye. I used Yelp's 10% Off Check-in offer and we called it a day. Price was decent on the bird house. I really didn't take a look at prices on anything else. But Shoppes has a cool thing going with the different room collections.

As a long-time vinyl collector, I can say this is hands-down one of the very best shops. Great…read moreselection and well-organized. Each record is in great condition and comes in a protective sleeve. Prices are reasonable. Staff is friendly. A must for any vinyl lover!

Super friendly may be the theme of these Beacon reviews. Kudos to the staff blasting punk rock…read moremusic as we stumbled in Who would've thought I'd be able to buy comic books and a Taking Back Sunday vinyl all in one place, and for a killer price to boot?!

What a wonderful shop, FULL of nesting dolls from Russia!…read more Enjoy an informal tour by the husband and wife team running the shop! Informative and most enjoyable! And with each purchase of a set of nesting dolls, you receive instructions on how to care for your nesting dolls.

Even if you are not in the market for a Matryoshka, go see this store. It's very pretty and very…read moreinteresting. If you are lucky enough, the husband, a character himself, will chat you up for hours. They are somewhat overpriced but the store experience is fabulous.

Friendly staff that is very helpful in finding the right items for your hobby. Plenty of radio…read morecontrol options including RTR and kits plus plenty of parts. Ranging from small 1/28 Kyoshi Mini Z to 1/5 scale and everything in between. Outdoor dirt track features racing in the warmer months targeted at the casual racer, none of that horrible attitude that ruins so many race programs. Can't recommend them enough!

It is one of the most stock Hobby Shop I ever been in. It is not very big but if you don't see it,…read moreask for it and guarantee he has it and if you have a problem, see John he is one of the most knowledgeable RC person I ever met i'm doing this Hobby 50 Years and the person working there Kyle, he is very knowledgeable himself. I recommend this place 100%.

"Two households, both alike in dignity..." Barner Books is located right across the street from…read moreInquiring Minds, another bookseller, but let's just say that Barner is the Capulet to Inquiring Minds' Montague - that being said, I prefer this one better. Both are quite similar in terms of size, but Barner's selection is a bit more well organized and curated, and also includes a fantastic selection of gifts, like art prints, handmade journals, and even quirky enamel pins! I loved the "Bookstore Cat" one, and wanted to get it, but had already shelled out some money for a pin at Rock Candy Vintage up the street. Ah, well! Next time! Barner Books came to us on a recommendation from fellow Hudson Valley Yelper Bill Z. (be sure to read his awesome review, as well!), and I am so glad we got a chance to stop in before they closed up shop for the day. My boyfriend and I had an abbreviated visit, but it was a lovely one nonetheless, and of course, whet our appetite for future returns! We even got the chance to meet the owner, who was gracious and chatty, and let us browse past closing time. I can't recommend this store enough - it is definitely on our list from now on for must-visits in New Paltz!

Physically comfortable and charming, the staff are knowledgeable and helpful and they have many…read morebooks that modern bookstores don't have. Oh! Also good prices!

I came to the city of Beacon New York, to see Judy Collins preform,at the town crier café. Before…read morethe show I decided to stop by a very good organic burger restaurant. As I walked down the main street, I saw a sign out on the sidewalk that said record shop. Being a fan of independent record stores, I've been to over 100. I quickened my pace to enter. When I walked in I was greeted very warmly by the proprietors. The shop is somewhat small but very well organized. I was asked what type of music I like. I said folk rock pop Bluegrass. Sandy the woman behind the counter pointed out the folk section. Phil showed me the new arrival section. He said that if there's anything that I want to listen to in the used section. Just pass it over and I'll be happy to put it on the turntable. There is a very good mix of all types of music: folk, bluegrass, rock, pop, country, soundtracks, jazz. As well as an 80s section. Along with an oddball section.that features, records by John Travolta, Don Johnson, among other oddities. There is also a box of new releases, along with some new releases behind the counter up on the wall. The prices of everything including the new releases, were very good indeed. There are plenty of great records to choose from. I chatted more with the owners of the store, about collecting used records, the market today for new and used vinyl and the joy of listening to records on a real hi-fi system versus the poor sound MP3 files. I've been to many many record stores as I said. But I'd have to say, Sandy and Phil were the friendliest and most helpful proprietors, of a record shop,that I have encountered in my travels. I picked up Chubby Checkers folk album quite a rare find.As well as a couple of folk albums, one from Eric darling the other artist TomScott. As well as Bob Dylan's brand-new album- Shadows In The Night, The store has been open for about nine months as of January 2015. My time in the store was fantastic. Both Sandy and Phil made my experience at the stores very special. . I'll be sure to return often, to pick up many more vinyl records to add to my vast collection. The store is definitely worth a trip from anywhere in the Hudson Valley

what a great place if you are into vinyl records, nice selections fair prices and fun to go back…read morein time and be nostalgic! location is on main street and very easy to find.

We were in the strip mall and wandered down to the other end, once again we took a look in this $5…read moreBelow. It's an emporium of low cost seasonal decor and clothing, toys, classic literature, educational activities for younger people, the travel sizes that were once common are all here. Even if you don't buy anything it's fun to look around and say to yourself Wow, I remember those! See the photos. It's pretty much self service, but the cashiers are pleasant enough.