Dia: Beacon

Opened in 2003 in a former Nabisco factory, the DIA is a must for art lovers. The collection includes Warhol, Bourgeois, Chamberlain and Richter, with four massive Richard Serra installations forming an emotional center and definite highlight. The DIA is close enough to the Beacon train station that one can walk. But considering that the actual property of the art center is not large (it won’t take hours to explore), it’s best to have a car so you can end the visit with a meal in nearby Cold Springs. Closed on Tuesday.