When people ask us where to take a day trip, we always recommend Beacon — and when they ask us where to spend a weekend off the MetroNorth, we always recommend Beacon. The city has been an Escaper’s destination for well over a decade, with top-notch shopping, hiking, ...
Perched essentially on the side of a mountain on a quiet country road in Cold Spring, NY, you'll feel a world away from civilization in this architecturally stunning home. And yet it's just about 15 minutes from either Beacon or Cold Spring, two of the most sought after towns in ...
Historic structure meets modern living at this elegant 2-bedroom 2-bathroom loft, designed by noted architect Marica McKeel. Located in the epicenter of the Hudson Valley, with express trains to the city, this Beacon loft blends Soho living with the beauty of the river and mountains. Large windows throughout | ...
In recent years, the Hudson Valley has been transforming. As more and more artists, entrepreneurs and other expats burn out on NYC, many set their sights on their neighboring towns to the north. From Hastings-on-Hudson to Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Valley is a promise of more space, easy access to nature, and a slower ...
Laurel Farm, just outside Pawling in in the lower Hudson Valley sits on 7.5 private, rural acres and is surrounded by 168 acres of woodlands and hay fields protected by the Westchester Land Trust. With its restored 1815 Farmhouse and circa-1900 traditional barn, the property overlooks acres of stone ...
The View is a newly built, 42-unit loft building in Beacon, NY. A commuter's dream, the building's location couldn't be more convenient – a short walk to the Metro-North – clocking in at less than an hour to Grand Central Station. Spend weekends and evenings strolling Beacon's waterfront, with ...
Roundhouse Beacon is the stunning result of a painstaking rehab. Located on the Fishkill Creek in Beacon NY, these luxury accommodations reside in former industrial buildings where repurposed original details abound.
You asked, we listened! We get tons of inqueries about the easiest hikes to do from NYC. Here's some of our favorite hikes in New York State: • Mt. Beacon in Beacon, NY: Hike to the ruins of a casino that once stood atop Mt. Beacon and save some extra time to ...
In recent years, the Hudson Valley has been transforming. As more and more artists, entrepreneurs and other expats burn out on NYC, many set their sights on their neighbors to the north. From Hastings-on-Hudson to Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Valley is a promise of more space, easy access to nature, and a slower pace ...
Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island in spring. Photo: Erin Lindsey/Escape Brooklyn. Every day, thousands of passengers pass a giant castle in the middle of the Hudson River on the MetroNorth's Hudson Line. While most commuters pass it on the regular, you can always pick out the folks who haven't ...