I'll be honest...I know diddly squat about Cold Spring's history and who the settlers were. But-…read morewith a charming Main St., what I do know- is how damn cute the Village is. It's like a Norman Rockwell painting! Cold Spring may be known for many things I don't even know about- but from what hubs and I noticed the short time we hung around, were the many Antique shops and some Art Galleries. And without forgetting their other eclectic collection of shops, restaurants and the most gorgeous looking B&Bs and Inns. There's also a wonderful view of the Hudson and mountains if you go further down to Dockside Park. Homes or businesses here- are located down narrow roads or a little alleyway, that is too picturesque for words. And no, there's no McDonalds! Truth to be told- I loved our Cold Spring detour before heading up to Woodstock, NY- and so glad we did and experience their genuine slice of cuteness.

We didn't take the tour but we visited the actual cold Springs area for the first time in the place…read moreis stunning - it's fancy and neat, with little shops and antique stores beautifully presented with a touch of humor, very-very beautiful picturesque scenery, the general vibe feels very nice very comfortable. I really wouldn't mind to move here if i had a job in the area or worked from home! PS. The main street also looks liberal with an enormous rainbow flag and an anti-anti-trump sticker in one of the windows , which makes the vibe even more appealing.

My friend and I were in the area on a cold Saturday and decided to take a tour. We were the only…read moreone braving the cold. Our tour guide Carol was excellent! She was friendly and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and was so thorough in explaining the history of the house and how it go where it is now. We didn't get the experience the gardens since there was snow but I will be back in the warmer weather to see the grounds. The view of the Hudson was gorgeous!

Not very ADA accessible!…read more Two parking spots near the main house marked "Handicapped" were off-limits to us (w a handicapped hang-tag). "These are reserved for special events," said a docent. "Are there special events today?" we asked. "No, but you have to park in the visitors area," way, way over there. That made walking to enjoy the view of the Hudson. We would gladly have paid the admission fee, but we were clearly not welcome, even to stroll from a parking place close to the views.

This is a beautiful place with hiking trails and historical buildings you have to visit in Cold…read moreSprings. This was an ironworks factory President James Madison chose to supply artillery to the U.S. military. It operated from 1818-1911. It was really important in the civil war. They also made locomotives, ships, and water pipes and an important part of the Industrial Revolution. There's a visitor's center and they'll give you a map with trails of different levels. It's free to visit

We love this preserve. Great place to take a walk and enjoy the fall foliage. It's very quiet and…read morepeaceful out here.

Needed some gifts for my 5 year old niece and this spot was perfect plus they have small cute gift…read moreitems. Mostly eco-friendly and made in the USA good quality products. The owner Fran and brother Steve are sweet, kind and helpful. I bought stuff for my niece (chalkboard crayon, dough, reusable stickers, watercolor paint set, felt carry tote) and then myself (beautiful wooden coaster puzzles, small maple wood cutting board, wood night light). I also went back in b/c my husband wanted to speak to Steve who's a also a Veteran and got wooden lego builder w/ colored pencils which I think I'll keep for myself, haha! I wanted to buy some wooden earrings and essential oil therapy dough but had to stay within budget lol. Well we come around at least once a month so will get it next time!

great spot to buy a gift, I've bought several puzzles, they have a huge selection including new…read moreyork puzzle company new yorker puzzles.

I HAD to go back to this because it's such an amazing experience. I'm sure they do more than "Fall…read moreFoliage" trips but that's when I visited in the past. Despite my best efforts in the past to do Fall train rides, which turned out to be disappointing only because there was never any good colors on trees, this by far is the very best fall foliage experience I've ever had in my life. You get great views of the tree color transitions and just great photo opportunities. It does get cold on the water so bring a jacket. Experience is as excellent as last time with beverages and snacks for purchase. If you enjoy fall colors, great scenery and boats then you have to do this at least once.

A peaceful Hudson River cruise from Peekskill to Bear Mountain. Beautiful views and a truly…read morerelaxing experience! Such a wonderful way to spend the day. Very pleased with this cruise!

Main Street in Cold Spring has some cute shops and restaurants. This shop is cute. The service is…read morefriendly. They're helpful and even have classes. There are so many different colors and type of yarn, They have a large basket for donations, so you can drop off things you knitted.

For an avid knitter, this is a wonderful find. The yarn selection is wonderful and is really great…read morequality. I've gotten help here and taken a class and they were excellent. My knitting group loves making field trips here and we're always greeted warmly. They always have great yarns on sale, too.

It's a nice and friendly little cafe for a quick bite. The owner greeted and seated me and my…read moredaughter, moving the table out of the sun - much appreciated. The sandwiches we ordered came out fast and were fresh and delicious. Don't expect anything fancy, you get drinks from the fridge and paper plates. The food hit the spot and the prices were right though.

Wonderful service and yummy delicious breakfast! The owner Jimmy was extremely hospitable and…read morewelcoming to us and served us with delight. He gave us tips and where-to for the area and even offered us to come by after to use the showers if we wanted after our hikes. 10/10 great guy great place great food. We ate on the outside terrace and soaked in the Main Street vibes !

So much fun! A cute, relaxing spot to stay! We loved the breakfast and cozy fireplace -- good for…read moreany time of year!

We had such a lovely stay at the pig hill inn! It's a great quaint getaway from the city. In…read moreaddition to the great hospitality (tea and cane always available, clean towels/rooms/sheets), the "breakfast" part of the B&B was really delicious and full-service. Overall a fantastic experience! One note on allergies: make sure to be super clear and advocate for yourself if you have dietary needs like celiac. A girl near us was served regular toast despite repeating her gluten free needs multiple times. Just be careful. Otherwise a great experience!!

I have never visited a real antique gallery until today. This store has all the possible antiques,…read morevintage items and collectibles that you could imagine. The place is full of stocks from top to bottom, from front to end, from one room to another. Any antique addict will adore this place. Prices vary. You should have the patience to look each item's tag. Grab if you think you got the price right. Put extra time if you are really into antiquing when visiting as there are so many good finds. One good spot to stop by when visiting Main street of Cold Spring. The person in the counter is very welcoming. The location is easily accessible from the train station.

Great selection and well organized. The woman at the counter is very friendly and helpful. We…read morewill be returning!

I had a lovely lunch today at the Hudson House River Inn. Let's start with the ambiance. It is…read morevery beautful and serene at lunchtime with gorgeous views toward the Hudson River and Storm King Mountain. The food was delicious, but the people who work there are the best. I got a weird insect bite and I mentioned it to the waitress and she brought me a bag of ice. The swelling went down with no repercussions. They sent me home with a bag of popovers. It felt like my birthday all over again.

It's a very nice setting. The service was good and the food was good. The pop over was lackluster…read moreif you're going to go through the trouble of making them, you should go all the way. The salad was good, but disappointing in portion size for the price. This restaurant is banking heavily on its location and not so much the quality of the food