Soho in the Suburbs
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5/9/2007
Beacon is a wonderful place to live. The population is made up of artists, musicians, teachers, professionals,and people from all walks of life. Many commute to NYC on Metro North. Our Main Street which is within walking distance of the railroad station has several antique shops,a book store, a few specialty clothing shops, art galleries, an art supply store, a wine shop, many diverse restaurants and a great new ice cream shoppe. It also boasts 2 coffee houses that feature live music on weekends, and art exhibitions. We also have the Howland Cultural Center where musical events, poetry readings, art exhibitions and events for children take place. Our post office features WPA paintings. Beacon is also home to Incline railroad, the Madam Brett Homestead, and the Dia Museum which features Andy Warhol and his contemporaries. We are surrounded by natural beauty, by mountains, notably Mt. Beacon and the Hudson River. Many homes have mountain or river views. The houses are a mix of stately Victorians, old farm houses, and houses from every era including a few brand new developments . We are minutes from the Beacon-Newburgh Bridge, the Galleria shopping Center in Poughkeepsie, a Home Depot IN Fishkill, many movie houses. Homes are relatively inexpensive compared to neighboring towns. The mix is country meets urban.There is truly something for everyone in Beacon.
Stephanie | Beacon, NY