'''Cold Spring''' is a village in Putnam County in the state of New York in the United States of America. Its location in the scenic Hudson Highlands and proximity to a commuter railroad makes it a popular weekend escape from New York City.

Understand

Get in

By plane

  • '''Stewart International Airport''', 1180 First St, New Windsor, ''+1 845'' 564-2100, [http://www.stewartintlairport.com]. The closest airport, just over the Newburgh-Beacon bridge. At present it offers few direct flights.
  • '''Newark Liberty International Airport''', Newark, New Jersey, [http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/newarkliberty.html], '''John F. Kennedy International Airport''' [http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jfkframe.HTM], and '''LaGuardia Airport''' [http://www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/laguardia.html] are a long ride by livery car, but offer direct flights to major destinations worldwide.
  • By car

    By train

  • '''Metro-North Railroad - Hudson line''', [http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mnr/html/mnrmap.htm]. Express service between Cold Spring station and New York City's Grand Central Terminal is about an hour and 15 minutes, a one-way trip of about 52 miles. Local service is available between other Metro-North commuter stations. On-board train fares are subject to a stiff surcharge, so buy your tickets online or at the vending machines located on the southbound (to New York) platform.
  • '''Amtrak''', [http://www.amtrak.com/]. Long distance connections are available in New York City's Penn Station and at Metro-North's Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie stations.
  • By boat

    By bus

    Get around

    See

  • '''Boscobel''', 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, ''+1 845'' 265-3638, [http://www.boscobel.org]. Historic neoclassical mansion has panoramic views of the Hudson River and highlands. Special calendar of events. The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival [http://www.hvshakespeare.org] performs here.
  • Do

  • Rent a '''kayak''' or take a guided kayak tour on the Hudson. Hudson Valley Outfitters, 63 Main St., ''+1 845'' 265-0221, [http://www.hudsonvalleyoutfitters.com].
  • Take a '''hike'''.
  • * '''Hudson Highlands State Park''', [http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=130]. Breakneck Ridge, north of Cold Spring on Route 9D, is an especially popular destination. Park your car on the shoulder of Route 9D, north of the short tunnel through the mountain. Parts of the ascent are rugged, a strenuous scramble up a steep, rocky slope (follow white trail markers). There is a less challenging route around the back of the ridge (yellow trail markers to white/red trail markers). New York-New Jersey Trail Conference [http://www.nynjtc.org] topographic trail maps of the east portion of ''Hudson Highlands State Park'', available at Hudson Valley Outfitters at 63 Main St., show current trails.
  • * '''Clarence Fahnestock State Park''', [http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=129]. East of Cold Spring on Route 301. 14,000 acres to explore. Park office is located at 1498 Route 301, Carmel, ''+1 845'' 225-7207.
  • Watch birds and other wildlife from a '''boardwalk''' into a tidal marsh. Spectacular views of Storm King Mountain. Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary, Indian Brook Rd, ''+1 845'' 265-2601, [http://ny.audubon.org/cms.html].
  • Buy

    Browse the dozens of antique stores, shops, and galleries on Main Street.

    Eat

    Budget

  • '''The Foundry Cafe''', 55 Main St, ''+1 845'' 265-4504. Serves breakfast and lunch.
  • '''Cold Spring Pizza''', 120 Main St, ''+1 845'' 265-9512.
  • Mid-range

  • '''Cold Spring Depot Restaurant''', 1 Depot Square, ''+1 845'' 265-5000, [http://www.coldspringdepot.com]. Family-friendly restaurant in the 1893 train station. Patio is popular in the summer.
  • '''The Meeting House''', 184 Main St, ''+1 845'' 265-6580, [http://www.themeetinghouseatcoldspring.com].
  • '''Riverview Restaurant''', 45 Fair St, ''+1 845'' 265-4778, [http://www.riverdining.com]. Italian cuisine with great views of the river and mountains. Outdoor dining in season.
  • '''Cathryn's Tuscan Grill''', 91 Main St, ''+1 845'' 265-5582, [http://www.tuscangrill.com]. Northern Italian in the heart of downtown village.
  • Splurge

  • '''Bird & Bottle Inn''', 1123 Old Albany Post Rd, Garrison, ''+1 845'' 424-2333, [http://www.thebirdandbottleinn.com]. Fine dining located in a recently renovated, renowned country 18th century inn - just 2 miles south of Cold Spring on Rt. 9.
  • '''Le Bouchon''', Main Street, Cold Spring. A proper French restaurant next door to all your favorite antique shops.
  • Drink

    Sleep

    Budget

    Mid-range

    Splurge

  • '''Hudson House''', 2 Main St, ''+1 845'' 265-9355, [http://www.hudsonhouseinn.com]. River front inn has twelve guest rooms and one large suite, all with private baths.
  • '''Pig Hill Inn''', 73 Main St, ''+1 845'' 265-9247, [http://www.pighillinn.com]. Eight room inn at the center of the village. Terraced garden, conservatory. Some rooms have fireplaces.
  • '''Plumbush Inn''', 1656 Route 9D, ''+1 845'' 265-3904, [http://www.plumbushinn.net].
  • '''Bird & Bottle Inn''', 1123 Old Albany Post Rd, Garrison, ''+1 845'' 424-2333, [http://www.thebirdandbottleinn.com]. A renowned country inn in 18th century buildings. Some rooms have fireplaces.
  • Stay safe

    Dial 911 from any telephone for emergency police, medical, and fire services.

    Get out