landmark
Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway
Scenic winding road through the Hudson Valley that has been a favorite Sunday driving destination for NYC car enthusiasts since the 1920s.
21 km · about 25 min drive
North AmericaUnited StatesNew York
Beacon
New York, United States · North America
About Beacon
Beacon is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Balmville, 21km from Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway.
Beacon is in New York, United States, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Balmville, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Beacon?
Within an hour or so of Beacon: Bear Mountain - Storm King Highway (21 km).
Are there any good drives near Beacon?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Beacon?
Beacon is in New York, United States, about 5 km from Balmville.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,347
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 41.5048, -73.9696
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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1 notable place within an hour's drive.
Driving roads near Beacon
- 63 kmHawk's Nest (Route 97)A serpentine stretch of NY Route 97 clinging to cliffs above the Delaware River near Port Jervis. Its stacked stone-walled curves star in countless car commercials.
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