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Disorganized and tasteless.
1
rating
By
Anonymous (
Nov 10, 2019)
Great shopping they said, cute town, great art, lots of culture, amazing antique stores, fashionable and chic, a home away from home for Brooklyn and NYC denizens.
No stores here seem to be able to figure out what exactly they are. Except of course the seemingly endless bridal ...Read More
shops of questionable quality. Not that quality is the biggest issue when the 1980s is your wedding theme, which is pretty much what they offer. There were puffed sleeves.
There's a falafel taqueria, because even the food is confused.
They have a hot sauce store with what appears to be used boots and hats.
At the women's boutiques, nestled in between shapeless overpriced beige and orange they have things like the town children's book which is about a cat that runs away. You root for the cat's escape.
The most fun store in town is an "antique" shop that's 90% made in China most definitely not antiques. In the front of that store they sell cheap beanie hats with Nazi eagles embroidered on and under the eagle "boy".
In the store windows on proud display are sweaters that actually made me appreciate both my grandmother and the 1990s because of how impossibly bad they were. Pepto pink and yellow wool in shapeless sack like clothing is apparently a bit hit there.
Half the stores offer wine. That's probably because you have to be pretty drunk to buy small bowls the size of a thumb meant for salt from the same store selling high waisted orange pants in shag carpet material.
The crowning glory is a gallery of rocks with phallic looking rocks that look frankly diseased.
The brewery has kinda gross beers that are all IPA sours that taste like straight vinegar.
It appears to be 95% women in their late 30s that need diets and definitely all have cats.
It's basically hipster hell.
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Beacon New York is the Tree City
4.5
rating
By
Anonymous (
May 28, 2018)
I've been living in Beacon New York for five years and have enjoyed the cultural activities and artsy field of this small town city that has provided me and my family with a great environment to live and experience great relationships. Beacon has lots of restaurants from all over ...Read More
the world that provide very unique opportunities for individuals to eat from various cultures. The nightlife and atmosphere on Main Street in Beacon is very lively every night and you always have something unique to do in the city.
The best areas in Beacon are around the River Side Section and Mountain Side Section of town. The housing market in Beacon is thriving and houses generally hold their value and you will pay a pretty high price to live in Beacon, however, it's worth it for the quality of the neighborhoods and the amenities within this small town. We also have a train system that has daily commutes to New York City where you can also work and commute back and forth into Beacon. The school systems in Beacon are very good and my kids love the great atmosphere and friendships they have developed with their classmates. If you looking to move to New York, I highly recommend Beacon as one of those gems that will provide a quality lifestyle in a small town environment for individuals that want to live the quiet life.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Beacon, NY Livability
A
Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Beacon?
Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.
Parks
Madam Brett Homestead
Roundhouse Trail
Beacon Dog Park
Beacon Memorial Park
South Avenue Park
Hammond Plaza
Long Dock Park
Madame Brett Park
Entertainment
Story Screen Cinema
Starn Studio
Dia:Beacon
Dutchess Stadium
Motorcyclepedia Museum
Destinta Theaters
Food & Drink
Gourmetibles
Main Street Delicatessen
Dogwood
Beacon Wine & Liquor
Alpes
Barking Frog
The Wherehouse
McDonald's
A+
Commute
Is public transit available in Beacon?
Of all people who commute,
13.2% take public transportation in
Beacon.