Dia: Beacon — (pictured above) The former Nabisco factory on the Hudson houses a fantastic collection of contemporary art including Andy Warhol, Richard Serra, John Chamberlain, and Blinky Palermo. diaart.org

Max’s on Main — Stop by the Kaplan family’s bar and restaurant for a cocktail, beer, snack, or dinner. There’s something for everyone. Richard always orders the corn fritters and fish tacos, and Lindsay prefers the pierogis and Aunt Susie's flank steak. maxsonmain.com

Beacon Cycles — Rent a bike and cycle your way through Beacon. You can also request a mountain bike and hit the trails (but Lindsay will not join you). beaconbikeshop.com

Mount Beacon — Hike to highest peak of the Hudson Highlands and feast your eyes on the view. The summit was once home to a hotel, ski lodge, and casino, accessible by an incline railway. If Richard and Bagel can make it to the top, then you can too.  scenichudson.org/parks/mountbeacon

Beacon Creamery — I scream, you scream, Richard pretty much always screams for ice cream when we're in Beacon so we come here.  facebook.com/beacon-creamery

Hudson Beach Glass — Watch artisans blow glass in Beacon’s original firehouse, or admire the unique baubles in the shop. hudsonbeachglass.com

Bannerman Cruise and Island Tour — Cruise to the site of Bannerman’s Castle, an abandoned miltary compound built in the style of a castle by gilded-age tycoon Francis Bannerman VI. OR just wave to it from the train.  bannermancastle.org/island-tours.html

The Hop — Hoppy IPA lovers, rejoyce. Enjoy an array of over 150 artisan craft brews at this popular beer bar and gastropub on Main Street. thehopbeacon.com

Mountain Tops Outfitters — Up for an adventure? Stop in this happy hiking shop on main street to sign up for kayaks down on the Hudson. Pro tip: paddle upstream first. mountaintopsoutfitters.com