Beacon
in Dutchess County of New York, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.505 and -73.970 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 30' 17" and W -73° 58' 10"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:33 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:41 am and 7:19 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.283 and 115.100 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kudardup
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Touring Beacon

Beacon in Dutchess County (New York) with it's 14,347 residents is a town located in United States about 242 mi (or 390 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital place.

Time in Beacon is now 10:33 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 9 airports nearby Beacon, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Stewart International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United States is Statue of Liberty in a distance of 56 mi (or 91 km), South. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 4 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Poughkeepsie, Carmel, New City, Goshen and Kingston. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 38%
Air Pressure 1006 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 62% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

9°C (49 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Beacon Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
424 Main street
12508 Beacon
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Residence Inn Fishkill

Address
4,1 mi
500 Westage Business Center Drive
12524 Fishkill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Fishkill

Address
4,5 mi
544 Route 9
12524 Fishkill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Fishkill/Poughkeepsie Area

Address
4,4 mi
14 Schuyler Blvd
12524 Fishkill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hilton Garden Inn Poughkeepsie-Fishkill

Address
4,2 mi
25 Westage Drive
12524 Fishkill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SpringHill Suites Fishkill

Address
4,1 mi
500 Westage Business Center Drive
12524 Fishkill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Fishkill

Address
4,2 mi
17 Westage Drive/Route 9 & I-84
12524 Fishkill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express FISHKILL-MID HUDSON VALLEY

Address
4,4 mi
21 Schuyler Blvd
12524 FISHKILL
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Countryside Motel

Address
3,4 mi
3577 Route 9
10516 Cold Spring
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MAGNUSON HOTEL FISHKILL

Address
4,4 mi
20 SCHUYLER BLVD
12524 Fishkill
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Ski Mt Beacon AKA Dutchess Ski Area

Published: February 15, 2015
Length: 56:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Erik Fred

First time snowshoeing and back country skiing Mt Beacon. It's so sad how a good ski area like this was lost. Great link about it's history: http://www.slackpacker.com/dutchess.html.


Beacon Glades DGC Spring 2015

Published: April 06, 2015
Length: 29:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DiscGolfNewYork (DGNY)

Short video showing and describing each of the holes at the Beacon Glades Disc Golf Course at the Former University Settlement Camp in Beacon New York. Located one hour north of NYC on Route ...


Mount Beacon Incline Railway - 1902

Published: July 24, 2009
Length: 55:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: mjcolarusso

Visit http://www.inclinerailway.org to learn more about the non-profit society dedicated to restoring the Mount Beacon Incline Railway in Beacon, New York.


2014 Section 1 Division 2 New York State Sectionals Wrestling Tournanment at Beacon High School

Published: February 21, 2014
Length: 01:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: StepStoneDigital

The Finals from 2014 - Section 1 - Division 2 - New York State Sectionals at Beacon High School held on February 7-8 2014. This footage is being provided as part of a documentary that is being...


Trailer: Harbor @ Matteawan Gallery, Beacon NY, Oct 11 - Nov 2, 2014

Published: September 09, 2014
Length: 06:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: christopher albert

This is a trailer for Christopher Albert's upcoming painting exhibit, Harbor, at Matteawan Gallery in Beacon NY (464 Main St.) October 11 - Nov 2, 2014 www.matteawan.com www.christopheralbert.com.


Off-roading at the top of Mount Beacon

Published: May 26, 2010
Length: 08:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chad Fust

My friend Matt and I spent an evening last spring hiking up Mount Beacon near Beacon, NY. When we got to the top, we found some guys huddled around a broken-down truck. After some tinkering,...


Mount Gulian - Beacon, NY (Faye & Tom)

Published: December 24, 2012
Length: 36:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Allan E. Levine Photography

Ceremony & Reception: http://www.mountgulian.org/ http://www.aelphoto.com/ http://www.facebook.com/aelphoto http://hudsonvalleyweddingphotography.wordpress.com Photos Copyrighted by: Allan.


Beacon Train Station

Published: October 27, 2014
Length: 11:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jennifer Fivelsdal

Beacon Train Station is located in Southern Dutchess.County NY. The train is across the Hudson from Newburgh NY.


Beacon NY at dusk HD

Published: July 15, 2011
Length: 55:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrNewyorkmatt

Should Watch in HD.


pilotcar.tv - Impatient Commuter Nearly Causes Wreck Beacon NY

Published: October 17, 2009
Length: 12:25 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: pilotcartv

This clip was taken while escorting a Burger King sign oversize load at the Newburgh-Beacon toll on I-84 East. At the 1:16 mark you'll see an impatient commuter fly past an 18 wheeler just...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Beacon (Metro-North station)

Beacon is a Metro-North Railroad station that serves the residents of Beacon, New York, via the Hudson Line. Trains leave for New York City every hour during off peak hours, and about every 15–25 minutes during rush hour. It is 59 miles from Grand Central Terminal and travel time to Grand Central Terminal vary depending on run, ranging from 1 hour and 10 minutes (super-express runs) to 1 hour and 15–18 minutes (trains making all local stops north of Croton-Harmon and 1 hour and 25–30 minutes .

Located at 41.5055, -73.9853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Metro-North Railroad stations in New York, Stations along New York Central Railroad lines, Beacon, New York, Transportation in Dutchess County, New York

Dutchess Stadium

Dutchess Stadium is a stadium in Wappingers Falls, New York. It opened in 1994 and holds 4,500 people. It is located on New York State Route 9D. Visible from the stadium is Fishkill Correctional Facility as well as Interstate 84. Construction began in January of 1994 and was ready for opening Day in June 1994.

Located at 41.5279, -73.9611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Dutchess County, New York, Minor league baseball venues, Fishkill, New York, Baseball venues in New York

Dia:Beacon

Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries is the museum for the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960s to the present. The museum, which opened in 2003, is situated on the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York. Dia:Beacon occupies a former Nabisco box-printing facility that was renovated by Dia with artist Robert Irwin and architects Alan Koch, Lyn Rice, Galia Solomonoff and Linda Taalman, then of OpenOffice.

Located at 41.4997, -73.9825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Industrial buildings completed in 1929, Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in New York, Beacon, New York, Art museums in New York, Contemporary art galleries in the United States, Museums in Dutchess County, New York, Art museums established in 2003, 2003 establishments in the United States

Reformed Church of Beacon

The Reformed Church of Beacon, originally the Reformed Dutch Church of Fishkill Landing, is a congregation of the Reformed Church in America. It claims to be the oldest church in Beacon, New York, United States. It is located on NY 9D about 0.5 miles (1 km) south of Beacon's municipal complex and downtown area. It overlooks the Hudson River from the top of a bluff. It was designed by Frederick Clarke Withers and built in 1859.

Located at 41.5064, -73.9803 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in New York, Reformed Church in America churches in New York, Religious buildings completed in 1859, 19th-century Reformed Church in America church buildings, Gothic Revival architecture in New York, Religious organizations established in 1813, Beacon, New York, Calvinist organizations established in the 19th century, Protestant congregations established in the 19th century, National Register of Historic Places in Dutchess County, New York, Churches in Dutchess County, New York

WBNR

WBNR is the callsign of an AM radio station licensed to Beacon, New York and serving the Hudson Valley. The station is owned by Pamal Broadcasting and broadcasts on 1260 kHz at 1,000 watts daytime and 400 watts nighttime, both directional, from a two tower array at 475 South Avenue in the of city of Beacon.

Located at 41.492, -73.9774 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Dutchess County, New York, Radio stations in the Hudson Valley, Radio stations established in 1959, 1959 establishments in the United States

Tioronda Bridge

The Tioronda Bridge once carried South Avenue in Beacon, New York, across Fishkill Creek. Built between 1869 and 1873 by the Ohio Bridge Company, it was demolished by the city in December 2006. The bridge had been listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, but a decade later had deteriorated to the point that it had to be closed. Three stone abutments laid in randomly coursed ashlar remain in the river, with one steel stringer and some utility pipes.

Located at 41.4886, -73.9744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in New York, Demolished bridges in the United States, Truss bridges, Bridges completed in 1873, Beacon, New York, National Register of Historic Places in Dutchess County, New York, Road bridges in New York

St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Beacon, New York)

St. Luke's Episcopal Church is located in Beacon, New York, United States. The church complex of four buildings and a cemetery takes up a 12-acre parcel between Wolcott, Rector, Phillips and Union Streets. It was founded in 1832 as a religious school that soon became St. Anna's Church of Fishkill Landing. The church and rectory were built in 1869 from a design by Frederick Clarke Withers, who later on considered the former one of his best buildings.

Located at 41.4972, -73.9633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Episcopal churches in New York, Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in New York, Gothic Revival architecture in New York, Religious organizations established in 1832, Churches completed in 1869, 19th-century Episcopal church buildings, Beacon, New York, National Register of Historic Places in Dutchess County, New York, Churches in Dutchess County, New York

Beacon Correctional Facility

Beacon Correctional Facility is a female minimum security state prison, located in Beacon, New York. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of unknown and employs a staff of approximately 1 to 4.

Located at 41.5194, -73.9614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Dutchess County, New York, Prisons in New York

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Mattewan, Fishkill, بيكون, Beacon, بیکون، نیویورک, ビーコン, Бикон, Биакун