Great old school chalkboard style grandmas kitchen. Brunch patio vibes. You can walk around and see…read morethe chickens and beautiful gardens. Line gets long so get there early. But if you're late, you get to look around the general store. And I dare you not to see something that you don't love.

A nice setting for a snack, breakfast or lunch and going to a local farm. Near Storm King and Black…read moreRock Forest. I've been here a few times and will just add that the food isn't amazing and is typically slow to come out (not expecting that much given that the place is small and can get crowded). Today they had no real lunch items except for soup and a few pre-made sandwiches, all egg or breakfast items even after 11. I wouldn't order the avocado toast again; while the egg was made well, the avocado was spread pretty thinly and the toast very thin and ordinary. The chicken and Waffles with Sriracha maple syrup was pretty good and the gruyere, mushroom, spinach and egg sandwich as well. I think everything is fine, including the bakery, but nothing really stands out. $10 minimum for credit cards. They close on Mondays and Tuesdays. They don't have a big lot but do have overflow parking.

Riverfest is an annual event that is held the first Saturday in June every year. PLEASE CHECK THE…read moreWEBSITE FOR ALL THE DETAILS. There is live music, great food, great shopping with many vendors and plenty of entertainment for your children. In addition there are kayak rides and Hudson RIver sloop boat rides as well. Its a day of fun in COH for the whole family in the most beautiful setting ever, on the shores of the Hudson River.

Went on the last day before it closes for the season…read more It's very modern ticket center and restrooms. There is also a free tram that takes you around if you don't want to walk. A qr code on the map can be scanned in order to obtain additional information on the sculptures. Some extra walking might need to be done in order to get to the foot of the sculptures. There are also bike rentals if interested. Staff are all kind and helpful. Just ask. Dress warm if you come this time of year. It's definitely a lot more colder then downstate. Cider in the outdoor cafe helped a bit. Will try to come back in warmer months as there's picnic tables that may make it a great day trip.

STEPH JUDGMENT: An incredible (mostly) outdoor art museum…read more We'd heard a lot of great things about this museum so we knew it was a must-visit. Even with our high expectations we were still very impressed. It's a 500+ acre museum where most of the works are monumental and/or site-specific sculptures. The $25 admission is a great deal for so much amazing art, and the equally amazing grounds. We spent 6+ hours here but didn't get to see everything. We were also just on foot, but they do have trams and bike rentals. The weather was gorgeous on the day of our visit and we were having a ball wending our way around leafy trails and expansive emerald meadows, all interspersed with works of art. There was also a re-creation of a Norman chateau that served as an indoor museum and gift shop. Their cafe was excellent; I got the French onion burger with veggie patty (mushroom-based, great flavor, with melted Gruyere) and an iced cold brew, and the hubby got a grilled cheese, which was also good. We had such a great time; would definitely love to visit Sharon

This was such a cool place to stumble upon while visiting! My husband loves video games, so we made…read moreit a point to come here after dinner on Saturday night. First, the bartender was so lovely! I don't drink so I was truly impressed with the number of non-alcoholic beverage options available. I initially ordered a non-alcoholic drink, but then I saw the Shark Attack Mocktail and asked if I could switch to that. Thankfully I caught her right before she started making the first drink! The mocktail was sooo cute and actually really tasty! (See photo I included). I loved the theme of it, especially as summertime is officially here. Now let's talk about the arcade part of this place! The machines take quarters, so use the ones you have in your pocket! No quarters? No problem! They have a machine that will give you them, however it only accepts $1 and $5 bills. No cash? Also not a problem! They have an ATM on site. They really did think of everything, here! Most of the games are old skool, such as Pac-Man, Pinball, Dance Dance Revolution, etc. They also have a claw machine, however it's rigged so don't waste your time or quarters on it (which is exactly what I did, hahah!). Pac-Man is two players and my husband and I had a lot of fun with that one! I also LOVED Dance Dance Revolution (located in the far left corner in the back, behind the bar area) and wish I had found it before I wasted most of our quarters. Most of the games take anywhere from $0.50 to $1 to play, so keep that in mind. The patio is very large and much quieter compared to inside. I loved the atmosphere with all the string lights! They also have two little seating areas that are gated (which kind of look like adult playhouses?) which I think would be an awesome spot to chill with your friends + your dog. No fear of your pup running off! Regarding food: they do have a small menu, however it's mostly snack items like mozzarella sticks, a giant pretzel, things to that nature. What's cool, though, is that they offer vegan chicken nuggets!! Not a lot of bars have these, so it's definitely worth noting. 11/10 recommend that you stop in here while visiting Beacon! We absolutely loved it and would come back in a heartbeat!

Happy Valley Arcade Bar is a craft beer bar and classic video arcade that opened in Beacon, New…read moreYork in August 2020. It was founded by husband and wife Johnny Coughlin and Alyssa Follansbee. Coughlin is a cinematographer by trade while Follansbee is a public school art teacher. In 2011, the couple were both living in the Wicker Park area of Chicago. When the Emporium Arcade bar opened in their neighborhood, they both fell in love with the concept of an arcade bar. They later moved to New York City and visited as many arcade bars as they could with the intent to one day open one of their own. By 2018, the couple relocated upstate to Beacon to start a family. It dawned on them that Beacon would be a great location to open a "barcade". The couple didn't just want to open a place for adults to chase the nostalgia of their childhood, but rather a place that the whole family could enjoy. After securing a location on Main Street, and after a short delay from the COVID-19 pandemic, Happy Valley Arcade Bar finally opened to the public. I recently visited Happy Valley with my two sons while we were visiting Beacon. I've loved arcade bars since the first time I visited a Barcade location in 2014. I love sipping on excellent craft beers while enjoying the classic arcade cabinets of my youth. I also appreciate it when arcade bars are family friendly, as both of my sons have also taken an interest in arcade games. We all enjoyed the interior of Happy Valley with all of the crazy colors and spaceship-themed decor on the walls. There was a decent selection of classic arcade cabinets as well as pinball machines, both of which kept my sons occupied for a while. In addition to a nice selection of craft beer on draught, the bar also offers wine, craft cocktails, non-alcoholic options, and various bar bites such as chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, and mac 'n' cheese bites. There were also plenty of seating options both inside and outside. We had already eaten lunch earlier, but I was definitely in the mood for some tasty brews while I played some games. I first enjoyed a Thin Man Brewery's "Pills Mafia" (German Pilsner) followed by an Old Glenham Brewery's "Weaver's Pale Ale" [on cask]. Both of them were flavorful and refreshing. We ended up staying for over an hour; it was nice bonding time for my sons and me. We will definitely stop in again the next time we're visiting Beacon!

Lovely grounds overlooking Constitution Marsh & Island, the Hudson, and West Point on the far…read moreshore. and main building. I'm sure they host weddings on the front lawn. The main building was actually relocated to this site from further south and has a rich history of the initial construction, gradual decay, disassembly, resurrection, catastrophic damage, and aggressive renovation. The main plaster/cement ceiling in the upstairs library actually crashed down one evening a few years ago and damaged much of the home with plaster dust. Fortunately, charitable contributions have helped to restore most of the site as a 2026, except for vintage-era wallpaper and some furniture. We were fortunate to visit after a winter of intensive renovation, which allowed us to get a much better sense of the home. Displays in the adjacent visitor's center and grounds provide some interesting history, but you should really time your arrival to take a tour led by one of the volunteer docents. It is a beautiful home, which I would give 5-stars to if renovations were complete.

My friend and I were in the area on a cold Saturday and decided to take a tour. We were the only…read moreone braving the cold. Our tour guide Carol was excellent! She was friendly and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and was so thorough in explaining the history of the house and how it go where it is now. We didn't get the experience the gardens since there was snow but I will be back in the warmer weather to see the grounds. The view of the Hudson was gorgeous!

My wife and I went for the "Bats: Mystery of the Night" exhibit. The grounds were well kept. There…read morewas much to explore. The exhibit took place the ballroom which was like a learning center on the site. Kailey was our host, she was so personable and knowledgeable. Her personality and love for the subject made the presentation. It would have been better served to be timed more toward sundown as that's when bats could be seen, however there was the offer to stay after the program to wait and see if bats showed on the site. Overall, it was a nice program and experience. My only suggestion would have been to start on time as a few families rolled in 15-20 minutes after. It was on them to get there on time, but the hosts kindness allowed us to wait for them. It wasn't a huge interruption, so only worth mentioning.

Lots to see and touch. Animal show was great. Most…read moreappropriate for 2 to 8 year olds but my older ones had a good time as well.

This is the 2nd time I've been and it's a great timeZ you get a tasting glass and have a choice of…read morehundreds of beers. You can come taste the beers and find some new ones that you like that you wouldn't usually have a chance of having. Or you can just come along drink and have a good time... I fall into the later category. There are also some great food carts, the handsome devil bbq was awesome and highly recommend, I will be going to one of their restaurants after having their ribs.

This is the second time I've come to the craft beer fest. First time was 3 years ago and it was a…read moreblast, this year was no different. The beers were great, venders were all friendly and the food was great. There was a huge selection of seasonal beers, lagers, pilsners, IPAs, stouts, ciders and even options as wild as watermelon infused beer. This year we had the award winning food from a bbq vendor (can't remember the name now but it was fab)....all the beer effected my memory I will definitely be back to this beer fest and will for sure recruit some friends to join next year!

The Beacon PopMart is an alternate Pop Art universe grocery store that you can visit free of…read morecharge. The store is an art installation of Ron English's "Popaganda" products, such as Captain Corn Starch Cereal. The playful yet twisted art will make you laugh and feel disturbed as you contemplate how much garbage you ate as a child and other dark social commentary. Located within steps of the Beacon train station and Main Street.

Go quick, before it gets knocked down to make way for more ugly, over-priced condos!read more

What an amazing find! You could hardly guess the shop is as big, bold and beautiful inside when…read moredriving by. They are full of life, energy and enchanting gifts. Very reasonably priced and very well kept.

I purchased oils from Luna Enchanted's website in December and March, and I'm very satisfied. The…read morequality was great and worked effectively too. I especially appreciate the attention to detail in both making and packaging the items. Luna adds a personal touch with a handwritten note in each package, and the free gifts were a thoughtful bonus too! Overall great experience . I highly recommend and will be a repeat customer in the future!

Even though I live a bit further from this store than I'd like, I still love to visit it as…read morefrequently as I can. All the items for sale are of the highest quality, and there's now an incredible tea section as well with some truly delectable teas! The shops offers several classes and events year-round, ranging from lectures and discussions to craft meets and everything in between. It's a great space to meet up with others! What really makes this store worth visiting is not the incredible stuff that's in it (and there's some seriously awesome stuff) - it's the person behind the counter. Bernadette is such a bright, warm person. She cares deeply about her customers and about giving them the best of everything. Her knowledge of spiritual matters run EXTREMELY deep. There's a reason why she's a beloved mentor to so many in this community. If you haven't stopped in here already, you definitely should. It's one of the real gems in this area.

I love this shop and frequent it alot. There is always something new and I almost never walk out…read moreempty handed! The shop owner, Bernadette is a real sweetheart. Her insightful Tarot readings and variety of classes and other events keeps me coming back. If you are in the Cornwall area, I would highly recommend you stop in here. Browse the locally handcrafted items, pick up a gorgeous crystal or candle and if you are lucky, the owner will be at her loom creating one of her amazing shawls!