Fun Things to do in Cold Spring, NY

My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of visiting Cold Spring NY this past winter. This article will cover a wide range of topics, including the best things to do in Cold Spring, as well as recommendations for restaurants and hikes.

How to get to Cold Spring, NY

Aside from driving, the fastest and cheapest way to get to Cold Spring from Manhattan is to take the Hudson line train. The train is a direct route with no transfers and takes around an hour and a half from Penn station.

The ticket only costs $18. The train station in Cold Spring is conveniently located only 5 minutes away from the center of the town.

Best fun things to do in Cold Spring NY

My favorite attractions in Cold Spring were the Saturday morning farmer’s market, hiking, and the tasty restaurants.

I also totally recommend that you check out all of the antique shops located in the center of town.

Cold Spring Farmer’s Market

The farmer’s market is an absolute must if you are staying in Cold Spring. It occurs every Saturday from around 8am to noon.

The new location of the market is at 1601 NY-9D, Garrison NY. If you have a car, this is only about a 5-minute drive from the center of town. We didn’t have the luxury of a car, so we made the trek by foot. It wasn’t too bad of a walk, maybe about 25 minutes or so. I will say the roads were a bit narrow, so I recommend you take a car if possible.

The farmers market had a wide range of stands. There were herbal medicine tents, fresh baked goods, fresh produce, seafood, and cooked sausage. The warm apple cider is also a must if you go in the winter.

Everyone was so friendly, and many of the tents gave out free samples.

Best hikes in Cold Spring NY

The best hike in Cold Spring is the Washburn and Undercliff trails. These trails connect to each other and take you to the top of the Hudson Highlands State Park.

You can either access the Washburn trail off of Stearn Rd, or you can access the Undercliff trail via Sector St. Depending on your pace, this loop will take anywhere from 2 to 3 hours.

No matter where you start, the beginning of the hike will be uphill. There are beautiful waterfalls and creeks along the way up. There are two great lookout points that are located pretty close to each other. If you do the full loop, you will hit both of them.

One of the outlook points overlooks mostly the river and mountains, while the other outlook gives you a great bird’s eye…