Love Love Love this gallery! You must stop by if you are in town or passing through. Awesome…read moreoriginal artwork by local artist Ryan Cronin. They also sell affordable gifts: pillows, t-shirts, hats, socks, mugs - all very unique with different designs. There is always new inventory - I just bought myself a shower curtain for my bathroom - love functional art!

What a great find! Full of life and vibrant color you can't help but be drawn into the space…read more Half gallery displaying originals from artist Ryan E Cronin, with other half of space offering unique gifts/items with same but smaller scale artwork. Had the opportunity to talk briefly with artist and really enjoyed his youthful joy for both painting and having people experience his work. Highly recommend you check this place out when you're in New Paltz.

I came here while visiting Beacon on a day trip and I thought the store was so beautiful. It was…read moreoriginally a firehouse that was transformed into the glass store. It is definitely not a store for children, but they had so much glass merchandise for purchase that was so beautiful as well. They have a glass studio where you can learn how to blow glass. The store was very unique and was very beautiful with all the glass masterpieces I would definitely recommend.

This store is stunning. It feels like you're entering a museum, and it's truly breathtaking to see…read moresuch beautiful, handmade glass products reflecting so many different colors, treatments, techniques, and textures. I love that they allow you to venture into the back of the room to watch glass-blowing demonstrations (and even participate). What a neighborhood gem of a store. Beacon is lucky to have this place!

Stunning building inside and out. Visit especially if you…read moreare a fan of architecture and woodwork. I attended an art show there. Parking was Beacon street parking, so that is a bit of a challenge. It was a great place for a small art show.

I went there for the monthly open mic but I also got a taste of the cultural center. Beautiful…read morelayout all the artwork. The acoustics and sound were incredible in this classic old building. I met Teresa very nice women who is the president. I highly recommend it as something on your list; check out one of their scheduled events. Wonderful architectural design inside.

First time I have been to this gallery. I'm originally from the city and was looking for a quality…read moreart framer. My two pieces of art needed professional framing, matting and wiring for exhibition. Mark did an outstanding job. I have found the framer I was looking for. By the way, Mark is also a friendly guy.

Mark has been framing our art for years and he is super professional and has exquisite taste. We…read morehave relied on him for years and he has never steered us wrong. The benefit of going to see him is the incredible collection of art he displays in the gallery. If you want a contemporary piece by a Hudson Valley master, you need to visit his gallery.

The definition of a cozy bookstore. I walked in and loved taking a look around! It's not a huge…read moreshop, but it definitely fits the vibe of the town well, and is worth taking a break to look around in. Only minor complaint is that there's nowhere to sit if you wanted to take a pause and read something for a bit, but the space is on the smaller side, so I understand why that might not be practical for them.

A wonderful bookstore with such a variety of reading material and adorable mascot- George. I came…read moreacross this bookstore and had the most pleasant conversation with strangers and the owners. They had such a wide array of books, and inreceived so many recommendations from people, it was fantastic. I absolutely loved the vibe and their mascot! I got 3 books for under $50 so it was definitely a bit of a splurge, but I'm quite happy with my choices.

Interesting historical site to learn about FDR that includes the museum, house, clean visitor…read morecenter with shop and grounds. We were fortunate to come on a day they had a Revcon event, a reenactment and activities to celebrate our 250th birthday. They had a schedule for the day with oxen, butter making, historical games and information, a reenactment with musket, etc. Additionally we did a self-guided tour (45 minutes) of the house because it was the weekend; I think a guided tour would have been nice to get more tid bits. Unless you have a national park pass, there's a cost for the house and the museum. If you only want to do one, I'd personally choose the museum. The museum was very well done and interesting to walk through. It's a good size and you go through his life, presidency and Eleanor too. Stop into Hyde Park for a bite too.

I've never been to a presidential library before, so I didn't know what to expect, and I also…read moredidn't know that much about FDR. I think the combination of these two things made for a great visit, because I felt like I learned a lot which made my experience more enjoyable. The museum is extensive, and even had a small section devoted to his little dog. There is rather sizable section for Eleanor as well, and a lovely statue of them both sitting on a park bench on the grounds. It was an excellent way to spend a rainy afternoon in the area!

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 can't help but shop at used bookstores and this one is a treasure. Used bookstores can provide a…read moresensorial overload. I hope they never disappear. At Barnes I was able to pick up a Folio Societ leather hardbound Dickens book for $25. They don't just sell used book, however. There is a wide variety of interesting accessories and obliquely related items such as bound journals and even pens. Customer service was fine and access to the store relatively simple if you can get a spot on Main St. If you love books and eschew the "Amazonization" of this historically important niche market you should check this shop out!

Awesome bookstore. New and used books. Friendly and helpful staff. Definitely a favorite place in…read moreBeacon.

Binnacle books is my favorite bookstore in the Hudson Valley. The shop is cute and has a great…read moreselection. Lots of used books looking to find a new home. They also have a fun "blind date with a book" section, where the books are covered in wrapping paper with a short blurb about the book.