Bear Mountain State Park to BeaconTown 1-Day Tour from New York

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Begin your adventure at Bear Mountain State Park, where breathtaking Hudson River views await. Then explore the artsy town of Beacon—wander through cozy streets, browse unique shops, and savor local bites. Feeling active? Opt for a scenic hike or visit the renowned Dia Beacon museum (admission not included).
A perfect mix of nature, culture, and relaxation—just a short trip from NYC!

Fun and Insightful Enlish&Chinese-Bilingual Tour Guides – Enjoy lively stories and spontaneous sharing along the way.

Unlimited Bottled Water & Complimentary Snacks – Stay refreshed and energized throughout the journey.

Themed Attractions with Seasonal, Adventurous & Playful Highlights – Carefully selected for excitement and discovery.

Happy Family Time – Kids enjoy 50% off for a joyful and budget-friendly trip in July and August.(Prices shown are the final specials)

Exclusive Travel Keepsakes – Includes a custom travel passport and share-worthy moments for your social media.

What's Included

  • Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
  • Professional Humor and Heart Bilingual Tour Guide & Driver
  • Unlimited Bottled Water Throughout the Trip
  • Meals,Food and beverage.
  • Parking is not available at pick up point.The cost of transportation to/from the place of departure.
  • Personal expenses and other expenses not listed in the Cost Includes.
  • Optional Attraction admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide.).
  • Gratuities
  • Dia Beacon-IF PRICE OPTION NOT SELECTED
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Start Time • 6:30 AM

What To Expect

New York City (Pass By)

Today we will depart from New York and head to Big Bear State Park, where you can enjoy the magnificent views of the Hudson River Valley. Then we will go to Beacon, a town with a long history and full of American small town style. You can stroll through the streets of the town, visit collectibles shops, and taste different foods along the street. If you love hiking, there is a trail nearby that you can hike with a higher difficulty, depending on your own situation. You can also go to the Internet celebrity art museum Dia Beacon at your own expense. The exhibition hall has a simple and advanced design, and most of the artworks are modern, and the photos are also very good. After the end, we will return to New York.Itinerary: New York → Bear Mountain State Park (2 hours) → Beacon (3.5 hours, including lunch and free time, you can go to the Dia Beacon at your own expense) → New York
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Bear Mountain State Park

depart from New York and head to Big Bear State Park, where you can enjoy the magnificent views of the Hudson River Valley.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Beacon

Beacon (3.5 hours(total visit time included free time, lunch time and visit of Dia Beacon if you decided to go on your own), including lunch and free time, you can go to the Dia Beacon at your own expense)This town has it all, with a rich history and a small-town American feel. Beacon is home to many Victorian buildings, collectible shops, emerging art galleries, museums and fine restaurants, so you can always find something you like here. There are also many beautiful public green spaces here, where you can spend a leisurely afternoon. You can also walk along the winding trails to the top of the mountain to see the magnificent views of the Hudson River Valley.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Dia Beacon

you can go to the Dia Beacon at your own expenseWith 160000 square feet, it is one of the largest exhibition spaces in the country for modern and contemporary art. The museum, which opened in 2003, is situated near the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York. Dia Beacon's facility, the Riggio Galleries, is a former Nabisco box-printing facility. It shows the majority of Dia’s art collection from the 1960s to the present day, it also hosts special exhibitions, newly commissioned works, and public and educational projects. Dia:Beacon was founded by Dia Art Foundation. The name they chose, Dia, is "through" in Greek, which means that those works of art that are difficult to realize in conventional museums due to scale and site limitations can be realized through Dia.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New York City

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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Closed Attractions: If attractions are closed or altered due to holidays or other reasons, we will adjust the itinerary and/or replace it with an equivalent attraction to maintain the tour’s quality. Changes due to COVID-19 restrictions are considered force majeure.
  • Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
  • Health Requirements: Good health is required to enjoy the tour. Contact us for policies on passengers with disabilities. We do not guarantee accessible buses or seating without prior notification.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-132218P403

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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