With a population of 15,541, Beacon is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Beacon to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Roundhouse (2 E. Main Street) and Baja 328 (328 Main Street) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Beacon in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Beacon, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
When flying to Beacon, you’ll arrive at New Windsor Stewart (SWF), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Beacon departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Beacon, followed by Acela. The train journey from Beacon to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m trip.
Another option to get to Beacon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 83 km from Beacon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Beacon, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Beacon takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km.
Renting a car in Beacon costs $59 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Beacon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Beacon, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.