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Beacon in Beacon
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Beacon, Dutchess County, New York, US
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Comments (51)
The beacon station is in bad shape. The entry that leads upstairs to the train constantly has puddles of water that smells like urine. The paint is chipping all over the place. It looks like asbestos. It smells horrible. Now while it is not a place to hang out and have conversations its still a place people need wait for their trains. So while people are waiting for the train they are breathing in mold and mildew. Whoever is in charge needs to do better, after all the price to take the train is not cheap. #beaconstationinneedofrepair
Really disappointed/disgusted. Took my teen and her friend to station, planning a day in the city, specifically to MOMA. There are construction vehicles blocking one street entrance, and, they are parked along the side with the only available metered spots. I usually travel on weekends, but the kids are out of school & I wanted them to have a nice day out before going back. I realize that people who work in the city have to leave early - and parking permit spots can take months on a waiting list. But - this is the 21st Century. Beacon train station has changed its façade over the years, but underneath, where one must pass through to get to a platform, its still disgusting. By now, they should have built a VERTICAL PARKING LOT. They have the money. Also, how about posting a warning about construction on the Metro website? In order to make this trip work, I would have to bring these kids out to the station by 6 am, just to find a spot to put our car. Dutchess County is so backwards.
This is the worst station in the area. For a station of this size, the absence of a public restroom is shameful. This had resulted into the station tunnel becoming a public urinal. Everytime Im here, I wish Id chosen to hike back through Cold Spring which has a cleaner station.
Im on the first train out in the morning so parking is never an issue.
Very clean station .
Hudson Valley Taco Fest
Its a decent ride, no frills, with a price to match. Great views, easy access and they keep a tight schedule.
Good station. Parking can be challenging, but just needs some patience. Nice park adjacent to paring lot and ferry close by.
Nice galleries ,great food..easy get away day trip from New York city..And beautiful fall foliage!
You go there and get on a train and it leaves and takes you to a place you paid to go. Your not there to hang out in the hallways. Good view of the hudson while waiting for your train.
Shabby, elevator always has an odor.Should be renovated and definitely should have a public restroom.
For the price of weekday parking, they should have better operating ticket machines. The stations location is convenient though.
Could be much better, needs more parking, needs normal bathrooms, and ticket machines THAT WORK!Beacon deserves a better station, Metro North please get with the program.
We where a party of 6 and when we got on our stop it didnt even wait 1 minute and it shut the door and we missed our stop 🤬
The station is in disrepair and has mold and mildew growing in standing water in the stations clogged drains. Which for months, have not been fixed or cleaned.
The does not smell and there are no bugs other than normal what you get front of your house...the view is awesome.....
If youre heading through here to visit the Bannerman Castle, and coming from NYC, sit in the last train car. It puts you directly across from the docks!
This station Beacon is discussing. The bugs and the smell is horrible. The paint is peeling the station is so dirty. Shame on metro north.
Convenient quick ride for Hudson Valley. BUT,,,always smells and dirty. Needs TLC.
Always a pleasure
Ample parking, easy access very clean station.
At night when the lights are on at the station platform, the bugs around the lights are flying all around you....You cant find a spot to stand without the bugs swarming you...
No bathroom, very dirty, limited parking without a permit.
Easy commute to NYC. Plenty of early morning parking.
Station was fine. Trains were on time. Wasnt looking for anything else.
Always enjoy the beautiful views off their Hudson
Worst limited parking barely no parking
Great for work and traveling to the city.
Nice
Hate this train station. pissy hallways
Worth the trip!
👍🏽👍🏾
Beats driving to the city any day
Beautiful views
Love the sunset
Wow
Cool scenery
Good morning
A bit crumby
Beautiful train station that goes to New York! A trip to keep looking out the window!
Very pretty
Total reviews rating 3.8
51 Reviews for Beacon 2023:
Review №1
2020-01-31Express peak-time service to NYC along MetroNorths most scenic route. Digitized signage, vending machines selling tickets and leasing parking spaces. Enclosed waiting area. Steep staircases, but there is also an elevator. Long underpass beneath the tracks which connects the rail lines two sides, but said underpass is soaked in urine.
Review №2
2021-07-15I grew up in Beacon during the 80s and 90s. We never went down to the waterfront park because of how dilapidated and trashed it always was. I havent lived in Beacon for 20+ years now, but I go back every year or so to see how things have changed. The waterfront is now a really nice place to visit, with an excellent view.
Review №3
2021-04-18This Harlem station has a police presence but theyre not always there✌️ I found the trains to be punctual ✌️I found the ride to be very safe and I would recommend this travel🌴 I took the Hudson line to beacon station🌴I plan to continue to use it in the future 🌴
Review №4
2021-06-04Quaint little town, perfect for a day trip. You can spend time at Dia:Beacon, walk through Main St. and enjoy the sunset at the dock.
Review №5
2022-06-11Great artsy funky town to wander.
Review №6
2019-12-03I love visiting Beacon, New York. It is a simple train ride from the Metro North train station out of Grand Central Terminal, and on Main Street there are plenty of shops and eateries to satisfy every taste and budget. It is a city, but looks and feels like a town. I go as often as I can and love visiting and spending a day or two there when I do. I cannot over-recommend visiting a lovely part of the Dutchess County/Hudson Valley place in New York State.
Review №7
2019-01-03Excellent, but the heat in the waiting room was slow to heat up. The plastic windows in the waiting area are scratched and dirty. The stairs leading to the south exit smells like piss. The exit at the northern end has a void behind the stairs where someone can hide and snatch you up especially at night.
Review №8
2017-07-05Do not go in tunnel area if you can avoid. It always smells. Worst then a NY subway. The paint is pealing all over, rust everywhere and lighting is shotty. That being said, beautiful view and very nice park on river and plenty of parking and ease of access.
Review №9
2020-10-26They’re building a bridge on the north side of the platform but it’s not done so the south exit is the only one available. Also, when the bridge is done it will only exit on the east side of the platform and not on the west from the looks of it . You’ll have to go to the south exit which looks a little sketch to get off the platform to get to the river. All in all, it serves its purpose but nothing exciting.
Review №10
2017-12-18Your average train station. Noting special. No bathroom, not much parking, made to get you in and out as fast as possible. Best station to get into Newburgh/Cornwall from Grand Central. Faster ride than from Garrison.