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> Bannerman Castle
PO Box 845, Fishkill, NY 12524
Set in the midst of the Hudson River just south of Beacon, Bannerman Castle on Pollepel Island more familiarly known as Bannerman Island, is rooted in ancient Indian and Dutch folklore and Revolutionary War tales.
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> Beacon
90 Dennings Ave, Beacon, NY 12508
An easy train ride from New York City, Beacon is an up-and-coming artist community noted for its proximity to numerous historic sites and large cities.
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> Beacon Mountain
Fishkill, NY 12524
Hudson Highlands' highest peak, Beacon Mountain offers two summits, hiking trails, a fire lookout tower and monument and the ruins of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway...
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> Benmarl Winery & Vineyard
156 Highland Ave., Marlboro, NY 12542
Overlooking the historic Hudson River Valley, this 37-acre estate creates hand-crafted wines that include their estate grown Baco Noir and Cabernet Franc...
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> Breakneck Ridge
Philipstown, NY 10516
Often called ‘the most popular day hike in America,’ Breakneck Ridge is a challenging four-mile climb with several summits, rock scrambling and river views.
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> Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY 12508
Beacon is home to one of the largest exhibition spaces in the country for modern and contemporary art, Dia:Beacon’s Riggio Gallery.
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> Fahnestock State Park
Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
This 14,086-acre park covers land in Putnam and Dutchess counties and boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, a scenic campground, and plenty of opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding.
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> Fahnestock State Park Campground
Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
This 14,086-acre park’s scenic campground, formed along the park's natural rock ridges, provides 80 campsites, each with a picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire ring.
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> Howland Cultural Center
477 Main St., Beacon, NY 12508
The Howland Cultural Center promotes the arts and culture of the area’s artists promote and provides a space where they can exhibit, perform and showcase their unique artistic talents.
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> Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
3260 NY-9D, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve offers outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and birding and Breakneck Ridge trail, rated by Newsweek as one of the top 10-day hikes in America.
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> Kedem Winery
1519 Route 9W, Marlboro, NY 12542
This family-owned winery spans eight generation of expert wine making since its beginnings in 1848 in Europe where they once supplied the wine for the royal court of the emperor of Austria.
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> Long Dock Park
23 Long Dock Road, Beacon, NY 12508
A former 19th-century ferry terminal on the Hudson river has been transformed into Long Dock Par, a riverfront destination in Beacon.
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> Malouf's Mountain Sunset Campground
Old Town Road, Beacon, NY 12508
Just 80 min from NYC via Metro North to the Beacon Train Station, this hike-in/hike-out campground offers both platform and primitive sites for limited-gear or the novice camper.
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> Mount Gulian Historic Site
145 Sterling St., Beacon, NY 12508
This National Historic Landmark is a reconstructed 18th century Dutch manor house on the Hudson River that today is a museum.
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> Quartz Rock Vineyard
40 Mountain Road, Marlboro, NY 12542
Housed in a 1913 barn near the top of Mt. Zion Mountain in Marlboro, this boutique-style winery grows 100 percent of the fruit used in its wide variety of wines on its own farm.
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> Have Fun at 'America's Biggest Little Water Park'
16 Old Route 9 West, Fishkill, NY 12524
Billed as “America's Biggest Little Water Park,” SplashDown Beach features thrilling slides and rides for all ages as well as a wave pool, lagoon & play areas.
