Coolest Small Town in America

GOURMET BEACON

A Culinary Walking Tour in New York's Hudson Valley

Quick Details

Ages: All Ages
Duration: 3 Hours
Capacity: 16 Hungry people - 1 awesome tour guide
Days: Sunday
Times: 11am
Weather: Tours are rain/shine and great anytime! Find out what to wear here.
Location: Tour starts on Main St. in Beacon, NY (in the Hudson Valley)— with exact location given out upon booking. Beacon is approximately 90 minutes north of NYC and is accessible by car— but also via the Metro North Railroad out of NYC’s Grand Central Terminal. If driving there is plenty of municipal parking in town. If taking the train the start of the tour is a short (10 minute) walk— or very quick (3 minute) Uber/Lyft up to the main street from the train station.
Method Travel: Whether you drive or take the train to Beacon we will all meet and set out on foot together to walk the mile long main street— eating our way from one end to the other.
Allergies: Vegetarian can be accommodated. Gluten-free and/or vegan unfortunately cannot.

INDULGE IN THE CHARM OF BEACON, NY

TASTE THE HUDSON VALLEY’S BEST AND FINEST FOODS!  OLIVE OIL, LOCAL CHEESE, AWARD WINNING DONUTS AND MORE! 

Come stroll Beacon, NY’s picturesque Main Street, voted “#1 Coolest Small Town in America” by Budget Travel. This Hudson River Valley town is alive with restaurants, cafes, galleries, public art, murals and one-of-a-kind artisan-owned shops.

Taste sought-after specialty foods. Savor the rich, creamy goodness of Hudson Valley cheeses straight from a local farm. Experience the nuanced flavors of the finest olive oils and balsamics. Design your own desert at the most award winning donut shop in NY State! And so much more!

Eat, drink and explore as we tell the stories of this amazing region. From the crucial role it played in the American Revolution to how Beacon helped build The Big Apple — brick by brick. This is the essential food-lovers and history nut’s walk– and a great way to explore New York State and the Hudson Valley through food & drink.

So come to the Hudson Valley! The place TIME magazine called one of the “World’s 100 Greatest Places” and National Geographic called one of the “20 Coolest Travel Adventures for 2024”— and let Hudson Valley Food and Farm Tours be your guide!

INCLUDED WITH THIS TOUR

All Delicious Food Tastings

A Charming Tour Guide

HVFFT Digital Insider Guide

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Guests

All ages

$ 129

FOOD TASTINGS SERVED

This tour includes 7 food stops (some with multiple tastings)— as well as a stroll through the award winning BEACON FARMER’S MARKET (4x voted “Best in the Hudson Valley” by HUDSON VALLEY MAGAZINE).

BEACON BREAD COMPANY
@beaconbreadcompany
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Chocolate Babka Cookie & Organic Mimosa

SCARBOROUGH FARE
@ScarboroughFare
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Olive Oil & Balsamic

EDGWICK FARM
@edgwickfarm
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Farmstead Cheese

GLAZED OVER
@glazed_over_donuts
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Donuts

BEACON FARMER’S MARKET
@beaconfarmersmarket
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Stroll through award winning market

MISS TEA
@mymisstea
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Organic Tea

BEACON BATH & BUBBLE
@Beaconbathandbubble
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Old-Fashioned Soda Pop

OUI OUI
@Oui_Oui_HV
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Chicken and Waffles with Lavender Honey Syrup

EXPERIENCED ON THIS TOUR

Our tours are a beautiful blend of food, history and fun. Not only will you taste and learn the origins of delicious foods but you will be wowed by offbeat cultural insights and impressed by under-the-radar historical tales. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the company of other travelers from all around the world, all while your tour guide treats you like gold – as you deserve to be treated. See a glimpse for yourself.

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A Walking Tour
Stroll along Beacon’s charming Main Street, and discover why this food & history destination is where you’ll want to spend your whole weekend.

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Swoon-Worthy Views
Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Beacon as we reveal the mountain’s secret past.

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Hudson Valley Hotspot
Beacon, NY is not just up-and-coming… It has arrived. We’ll taste from the best speciality food shops and share secret stories.