Bear Mountain State Park to BeaconTown 1-Day Tour from New York
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Brooklyn, USA
8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Overview
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)
- Unlimited Bottled Water Throughout the Trip
- Dia Beacon-IF PRICE OPTION SELECTED
- Twice-Daily Treats – Sweet snacks and candies, delivered with a smile!
- Exclusive "Local Exploration"Travel Passport – 10 stamps earns a spot at our Annual Explorer Gala!
- Professional Humor and Heart Bilingual Tour Guide & Driver
- 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.
- Gratuities
- Dia Beacon-IF PRICE OPTION NOT SELECTED
- Optional Attraction admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide.).
Meeting Location
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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
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.
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.
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Anyone can join
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Age and Safety: Guests under 18 must be with at least one adult. Pregnant women can join the tour only if they are 24 weeks pregnant or less by the end of the trip.
- Booking Details: Provide accurate information, including your name, contact details (preferably a mobile number), and flight information. Errors can affect your travel and any losses due to incorrect information will be your responsibility.
- Tickets and Charges: We do not accept City Passes or personal tickets for attractions. Admission and meal prices may change without notice. Tickets cannot be refunded if prices drop and no price matches on attractions are allowed.
- Itinerary Changes: We may adjust the tour itinerary if needed, but the included attractions will not be reduced.
- Tour Adjustments: Guides or drivers may change the tour schedule due to weather, traffic, or other conditions to ensure a smooth trip.
- 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.
- Terms and Conditions: We may update these terms occasionally. Check our product website before booking. We are not liable for any consequential or incidental damages related to these terms.
- Leaving the Group: If you choose to leave the group, inform the tour guide in advance and sign a departure agreement. You will not receive a refund for any missed parts of the tour.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- 50% Off for Kids in July & August 2025:Children aged 3–11 can enjoy half-price admission on all day tours, or as the 3rd and 4th child sharing a room on multi-day tours. This is a final special offer with no additional discounts.
- Collect the Memories:Guests will receive an exclusive Local Exploration Travel Passport. For every Local Exploration tour you join, you’ll collect a unique stamp. Gather 10 stamps to receive an invitation to our Annual Explorer Gala — a joyful celebration where travel lovers connect, share stories, and relive their favorite moments on the road!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bear Mountain State Park to BeaconTown 1-Day Tour from New York?
A: 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 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. Read more Apr 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New York City customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Bear Mountain State Park to BeaconTown 1-Day Tour from New York?
A:Apr 2025
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 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.
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day).
- Unlimited Bottled Water Throughout the Trip.
- Dia Beacon-IF PRICE OPTION SELECTED.
- Twice-Daily Treats – Sweet snacks and candies, delivered with a smile!.
- Exclusive "Local Exploration"Travel Passport – 10 stamps earns a spot at our Annual Explorer Gala!.
- Professional Humor and Heart Bilingual Tour Guide & Driver.
The following is NOT included:
- 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.
- Gratuities.
- Dia Beacon-IF PRICE OPTION NOT SELECTED.
- Optional Attraction admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide.).
Q:
What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Bear Mountain State Park to BeaconTown 1-Day Tour from New York is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Anyone can join
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bear Mountain State Park to BeaconTown 1-Day Tour from New York will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Professional vehicles transportation (Vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Unlimited Bottled Water Throughout the Trip
- Dia Beacon-IF PRICE OPTION SELECTED
- Twice-Daily Treats – Sweet snacks and candies, delivered with a smile!
- Exclusive "Local Exploration"Travel Passport – 10 stamps earns a spot at our Annual Explorer Gala!
- Professional Humor and Heart Bilingual Tour Guide & Driver
- 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.
- Gratuities
- Dia Beacon-IF PRICE OPTION NOT SELECTED
- Optional Attraction admission fee (Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide.).
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Anyone can join
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Age and Safety: Guests under 18 must be with at least one adult. Pregnant women can join the tour only if they are 24 weeks pregnant or less by the end of the trip.
- Booking Details: Provide accurate information, including your name, contact details (preferably a mobile number), and flight information. Errors can affect your travel and any losses due to incorrect information will be your responsibility.
- Tickets and Charges: We do not accept City Passes or personal tickets for attractions. Admission and meal prices may change without notice. Tickets cannot be refunded if prices drop and no price matches on attractions are allowed.
- Itinerary Changes: We may adjust the tour itinerary if needed, but the included attractions will not be reduced.
- Tour Adjustments: Guides or drivers may change the tour schedule due to weather, traffic, or other conditions to ensure a smooth trip.
- 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.
- Terms and Conditions: We may update these terms occasionally. Check our product website before booking. We are not liable for any consequential or incidental damages related to these terms.
- Leaving the Group: If you choose to leave the group, inform the tour guide in advance and sign a departure agreement. You will not receive a refund for any missed parts of the tour.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- 50% Off for Kids in July & August 2025:Children aged 3–11 can enjoy half-price admission on all day tours, or as the 3rd and 4th child sharing a room on multi-day tours. This is a final special offer with no additional discounts.
- Collect the Memories:Guests will receive an exclusive Local Exploration Travel Passport. For every Local Exploration tour you join, you’ll collect a unique stamp. Gather 10 stamps to receive an invitation to our Annual Explorer Gala — a joyful celebration where travel lovers connect, share stories, and relive their favorite moments on the road!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
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