5 Last Minute Labor Day Weekend Getaways
Beacon
Really, this is worth it for the train ride up the Hudson River alone (be sure to get a seat on the river-facing side of the train for the optimal view). And Metro North makes it pretty easy, with special package deal that’ll get you a round trip ticket to Beacon and admission to the Dia:Beacon, one of the most beautiful places in the world to take in both modern art and the incredible natural light that flows into the windows of the cavernous former factory building.
The town’s beloved Pinball Museum closed down a few years back due to archaic city ordinances banning arcade games (seriously), but there’s a tour of the nearby Bannerman Castle available on Monday, 9/2, and if you have a car you may want to think about driving 14 miles south of Beacon to the massive sculpture park at Storm King. If all else fails, follow up your museum visit with a walk into town for some lobster mac and cheese at Cafe Amarcord. It’s never the wrong choice.