Travel Itinerary

Climb the historic 1.4-mile red-blazed trail past the old incline railway ruins to the fire-tower summit for sweeping views south to Manhattan’s skyline and north toward the Catskills.

Climb the last stairs to the restored 1931 fire tower—views stretch from the Shawangunks to the distant NYC skyline.

Refuel with artisan sandwiches, soup, and locally roasted coffee in Beacon’s artsy downtown.

Spend the afternoon wandering vast galleries filled with permanent installations by Richard Serra, Dan Flavin, and other minimalist greats inside a riverside factory.

End the day on the riverside pier; watch the sun drop behind Newburgh Bay and the Hudson Highlands lighting up in alpenglow.

Short walk from your hotel to the station; board the Hudson Line for a scenic ride back to Grand Central Terminal.