The “NY Times” recently described Beacon as “a quirky town that lures creative types many on limited budgets — who shy away from more conventional suburbs”. Indeed, the town that had been run down since the 1960’s is making a comeback as an artist’s haven. Beacon is now home to many galleries, a major modern art museum, antiques shops, yoga, pilates and new age centers, a wonderful health food store, cafes and some exceptional restaurants (although the town could use even more).

PROS

• Homes in town are walkable to Main St, train and river.

• The area is not lacking in culture. There is a vibrant art and music scene.

• Most newcomers are looking to become part of the community.

• Affordable housing stock

• Hudson River, Mountains, Hiking

• Commutable to NYC

• Major highways right near town makes this easily accessible.

CONS

• Although trains take an average of 1 hour, 15 minutes to get to GCT, they are 1 hour apart during off peak hours.

• Tale of Two Cities: Natives and newcomers don’t often mingle.

• Shop owners tend to keep whacky hours. Main St is dead on days DIA doesn’t open.

• Most of the housing stock is very average. There are only a handful of extraordinary homes.

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