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Posts from November 2019

Beacon
Updated 2/3/23

The Hudson Valley city of Beacon has blossomed into an art lover’s paradise and a popular weekend getaway thanks to the Dia Art Foundation converting a Nabisco box printing factory on the banks of the Hudson into Dia:Beacon in 2003. Now visitors flock to this contemporary and modern art museum and to visit the galleries, restaurants, and bars that have helped make this such a lively community. While a trip up to Beacon is easily doable in a day from New York City, there’s so much more to enjoy, so why not plan your visit over a weekend (especially so you can leave time for a brewpub crawl)?

Corning Museum of Glass - Photo Courtesy The Corning Museum of Glass

Have you ever been in a classic Adirondack camp, envied the rustic furniture, and thought, “I could make that!” Or watched the gaffers at the Corning Museum of Glass in the Finger Lakes create a masterpiece before your eyes and wondered if you could do that too? Well you’re in luck! New York State is home to a variety of DIY experiences that allow you to create a unique keepsake from your travels. Whether you like to have a fun, rainy day activity in your back pocket for the kids or plan and reserve your spot for a maker’s workshop months in advance, you’ll find a variety of Destination DIY experiences throughout New York State.