Guidebook for Cold Spring
Food Scene
Hudson Hil's Café
129-131 Main StExcellent food & vibe! Great for Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch.
Local Roastery - mindfully sourced and roasted coffee. Their Main Street Cold Spring location is inside the Cold Spring Apothecary - just 10 seconds from the apartment! Opens early during the week.
10 locals recommend
the pantry
3091 U.S. 9Local Roastery - mindfully sourced and roasted coffee. Their Main Street Cold Spring location is inside the Cold Spring Apothecary - just 10 seconds from the apartment! Opens early during the week.
Amazingly fresh, delicious food. Large outdoor patio with a view! Go here for seafood.
51 locals recommend
Riverview
45 Fair StAmazingly fresh, delicious food. Large outdoor patio with a view! Go here for seafood.
Huge outdoor patio and bar. Tasty bites & good beer. Great place to hang & people watch while enjoying Cold Spring! Dogs allowed on patio.
22 locals recommend
Cold Spring Depot
1 Depot SquareHuge outdoor patio and bar. Tasty bites & good beer. Great place to hang & people watch while enjoying Cold Spring! Dogs allowed on patio.
The. Best. Ice Cream. Ever. We don't know what's in it, but its amazing and addicting. They don't mess around with the portions either! If there is a line, it is worth the wait.
26 locals recommend
Moo Moo's Creamery - The Worlds Best Ice Cream Shop
32 West StThe. Best. Ice Cream. Ever. We don't know what's in it, but its amazing and addicting. They don't mess around with the portions either! If there is a line, it is worth the wait.
Delicious Italian dishes in a cozy setting. Outdoor shaded tables are also lovely in the garden. Kitchen is open until at least 10 pm, so its a great place to eat when you get to town late.
41 locals recommend
Cathryn's
91 Main StDelicious Italian dishes in a cozy setting. Outdoor shaded tables are also lovely in the garden. Kitchen is open until at least 10 pm, so its a great place to eat when you get to town late.
Steak Frites, escargot, mussels served the french way & good wine. Sit on the front porch but also, the back patio is great! There's something on the menu for everyone.
41 locals recommend
Le Bouchon
76 Main StSteak Frites, escargot, mussels served the french way & good wine. Sit on the front porch but also, the back patio is great! There's something on the menu for everyone.
Great breakfast, homemade soups and bakery items. Grab a sandwhich to go for your hike.
20 locals recommend
Foundry Cafe
55 Main StGreat breakfast, homemade soups and bakery items. Grab a sandwhich to go for your hike.
If you find yourself in Beacon, or even if you don't, this amazing deli is a destination for breakfast and lunch as well as take-out ideas for dinner. Fried chicken and fried cheese sandwiches! Grab a rotisserie chicken and sides and eat it on their patio or yours :) Great beer selection too. Everything is locally and thoughtfully sourced.
16 locals recommend
Stock Up
29 Teller AveIf you find yourself in Beacon, or even if you don't, this amazing deli is a destination for breakfast and lunch as well as take-out ideas for dinner. Fried chicken and fried cheese sandwiches! Grab a rotisserie chicken and sides and eat it on their patio or yours :) Great beer selection too. Everything is locally and thoughtfully sourced.
Drinks & Nightlife
Directly below the apartment is an old school barber shop combined with a 10-tap craft beer lounge in a modern setting. Unique wine & small plates too. You can buy beer to go!
26 locals recommend
Barber and Brew
69 Main StDirectly below the apartment is an old school barber shop combined with a 10-tap craft beer lounge in a modern setting. Unique wine & small plates too. You can buy beer to go!
Doug's Pretty Good Pub
54 Main StGreat burger and beers. Locals joint & open late.
You've probably never tasted anything like this. Its hard to put into words what's going on here, but if you are in Cold Spring, you must make the trip up to Beacon to visit. Dog & kid friendly.
80 locals recommend
Hudson Valley Brewery
7 E Main StYou've probably never tasted anything like this. Its hard to put into words what's going on here, but if you are in Cold Spring, you must make the trip up to Beacon to visit. Dog & kid friendly.
Parks & Nature
Easy for all - a walk through history. Meander the gravel paths and soak up all the knowledge you want about the history of the Cold Spring Foundry.
28 locals recommend
West Point Foundry Preserve
80 Kemble AveEasy for all - a walk through history. Meander the gravel paths and soak up all the knowledge you want about the history of the Cold Spring Foundry.
There's nothing like it. Stop at Old Souls first for a trail map and advice to be sure you're prepared.
9 locals recommend
Hudson Highlands State Park
3260 NY-9DThere's nothing like it. Stop at Old Souls first for a trail map and advice to be sure you're prepared.
Arts & Culture
This is a super special place. Magazzino Italian Art is a new warehouse art space in the Hudson Valley devoted to Post-war and Contemporary Italian art.
Admission is free by appointment only.
Not to be missed.
59 locals recommend
Magazzino Italian Art
2700 U.S. 9This is a super special place. Magazzino Italian Art is a new warehouse art space in the Hudson Valley devoted to Post-war and Contemporary Italian art.
Admission is free by appointment only.
Not to be missed.
Boscobel is an estate overlooking the Hudson River built in the early 19th century. The grounds overlook the entire Hudson Highlands, its a breathtaking view.
96 locals recommend
Boscobel House and Gardens
1601 NY-9DBoscobel is an estate overlooking the Hudson River built in the early 19th century. The grounds overlook the entire Hudson Highlands, its a breathtaking view.
Celebrating its 32nd summer season in 2018, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) is a critically acclaimed (The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal), professional, non-profit theater company based in Garrison, NY, just a 10 minute drive from the apartment. The Festival has established a reputation for lucid, engaging, and highly inventive productions staged under an iconic, open-air Theater Tent overlooking the Hudson River at historic Boscobel House and Gardens.
46 locals recommend
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
2015 NY-9DCelebrating its 32nd summer season in 2018, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) is a critically acclaimed (The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal), professional, non-profit theater company based in Garrison, NY, just a 10 minute drive from the apartment. The Festival has established a reputation for lucid, engaging, and highly inventive productions staged under an iconic, open-air Theater Tent overlooking the Hudson River at historic Boscobel House and Gardens.
Shopping
We own it :)
But also, its a great place to start before you venture out. We'll help you plan your day outside.
13 locals recommend
Old Souls
63 Main StWe own it :)
But also, its a great place to start before you venture out. We'll help you plan your day outside.
Everything here has been designed and made right here in Cold Spring. Its beautifully displayed and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable. Also - its a spa!
19 locals recommend
Cold Spring Apothecary and Wellness House
40 Main StEverything here has been designed and made right here in Cold Spring. Its beautifully displayed and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable. Also - its a spa!
Beautifully designed & merchandised home and accessories store. Not to be missed, one of Tara's faves.
8 locals recommend
Burkelman
101 Main StBeautifully designed & merchandised home and accessories store. Not to be missed, one of Tara's faves.
Stephanie's own line of beautifully made clothing under the "Doucette" label is not only gorgeous but the fabrics are all reclaimed. Every piece is unique. Swing also carries a number of lines for women's and children's clothing and accessories.
6 locals recommend
SWING
65 Main StStephanie's own line of beautifully made clothing under the "Doucette" label is not only gorgeous but the fabrics are all reclaimed. Every piece is unique. Swing also carries a number of lines for women's and children's clothing and accessories.
Go here for unique, locally made pantry items and beverages as well as special gift items. You'll also find things for yourself. Don't miss Now In Bloom in the back - Bo's flowers are amazingly beautiful and unique.
18 locals recommend
Cold Spring General Store
66 Main StGo here for unique, locally made pantry items and beverages as well as special gift items. You'll also find things for yourself. Don't miss Now In Bloom in the back - Bo's flowers are amazingly beautiful and unique.
Pink Olive
80 Main StYou'll just feel happy when you walk in! There's something here for everyone :)
This brand new bookstore is such a special spot. Husband and wife team Heidi and Michael brought their awesome vibe to Main Street only a few months ago and are already thriving!
10 locals recommend
Split Rock Books
97 Main StThis brand new bookstore is such a special spot. Husband and wife team Heidi and Michael brought their awesome vibe to Main Street only a few months ago and are already thriving!
Entertainment & Activities
There's nothing like the views from the Hudson. Book a tour with one of their awesome local guides, or rent a kayak or SUP on your own. They'll give you great advice about where to go and what to do. Mind the tides!
31 locals recommend
Hudson River Expeditions
14 Market StThere's nothing like the views from the Hudson. Book a tour with one of their awesome local guides, or rent a kayak or SUP on your own. They'll give you great advice about where to go and what to do. Mind the tides!
In addition to the WPMA Museum, visitors may take a nominally priced guided bus tour of the Academy grounds departing from the West Point Visitors Center. Entrance is allowed for business, for visiting staff, faculty and cadets who live on West Point, and for public events such as concerts, sporting events, cadet reviews and graduation.
60 locals recommend
West Point Academy
2110 New South Post RdIn addition to the WPMA Museum, visitors may take a nominally priced guided bus tour of the Academy grounds departing from the West Point Visitors Center. Entrance is allowed for business, for visiting staff, faculty and cadets who live on West Point, and for public events such as concerts, sporting events, cadet reviews and graduation.
Essentials
Foodtown of Cold Spring
49 Chestnut StDrug World of Cold Spring
55 Chestnut StPharmacy & Drug Store.
This butcher shop is a great place to buy all of your necessary proteins. Everything is local and mindfully sourced. They often have fresh local seafood - call them to see what's available. Also, don't miss The Pantry (Coffee Roaster) and Vera's Garden Market while there. (Vera's doughnuts are amazing and the key lime pie they sell is legit).
23 locals recommend
Marbled Meat Shop
3091 U.S. 9This butcher shop is a great place to buy all of your necessary proteins. Everything is local and mindfully sourced. They often have fresh local seafood - call them to see what's available. Also, don't miss The Pantry (Coffee Roaster) and Vera's Garden Market while there. (Vera's doughnuts are amazing and the key lime pie they sell is legit).
Amazing and unique wine selections from all over the world at reasonable prices. The staff knows just what to recommend. Friday eventing wine tastings every week are fun!!
14 locals recommend
Flowercup Wine
82 Main StAmazing and unique wine selections from all over the world at reasonable prices. The staff knows just what to recommend. Friday eventing wine tastings every week are fun!!