Dear Dharma Drink friends,
Join us as we make a day trip to the lovely city of Beacon that has a small-town vibe. Beacon is a city located on the Hudson River in Dutchess County, New York (approximately 60 miles north of NYC). As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 13,769. It is rich in history with an abundance of Victorian architecture, collectible shops, emerging art galleries, museums and more.
Meetup details:
Date: 6/6/2026 (Saturday)
Departure Time: 10:20 am at Grand Central station. We will take the 10:55 am Metro North train.
Location: Grand Central Station, NYC. We will meet and greet by the big clock in Grand Central.
Note: Please purchase the tickets online (see below for link) or arrive early and get the tickets at the counter. Meet us sharp at 10:20 am by the big clock, where we will meet and greet each other. We will take the 10:55 am Metro North train from Grand Central and arrive at Beacon station at 12:30 pm.
Once we get down at Beacon, we will walk to one of the vegan-friendly establishments, to get some food. This should be approximately 15-minutes walk from the train station.
Later, we will explore more of the charming Main Street where there are many slow-moving, tree-lined thoroughfares packed with cute stores and charming restaurants.
We can also sit by the river and relax a little.
Arrival Time: We will take the 6:13 pm train back to NYC at the Beacon train station. The train will arrive at Grand Central station in NYC close to 8 pm.
Additional Note: Please note that each one of us is individually responsible to purchase tickets, take the correct trains and ensure safety at all times. Also, the itinerary is subject to change if conditions change.
Hope you will join us.
Websites:
https://beaconny.gov/index.php/guide-visiting-beacon/
https://away.mta.info/articles/beacon-new-york-guide-2022-upstate/
https://www.mta.info/fares-tolls/lirr-metro-north/buy-tickets