Food Scene
Terrific Everything! Exquisite food, romantic setting, great service, well priced.
41 locals recommend
Le Bouchon
76 Main StTerrific Everything! Exquisite food, romantic setting, great service, well priced.
Cold Spring Depot
1 Depot SquareTerrific Homestyle American cookery... Very relaxed and lively.
Totally unexpected find! don't let the outside fool you. This spot serves up todo lo bonito - very authentic & varied - NOT the typical Tex-Mex variety - All in a lively colorful space. Buen Provecho!
13 locals recommend
Maya Cafe
448 U.S. 9Totally unexpected find! don't let the outside fool you. This spot serves up todo lo bonito - very authentic & varied - NOT the typical Tex-Mex variety - All in a lively colorful space. Buen Provecho!
Sister to the Tavern on Rte 9D. Both use produce form their own farm & prepare seasonally fresh menus April-Nov. Check their Website for venues/menus & their 5 SUmmer "BBQ & Music nights"
Garrison Golf Club
Sister to the Tavern on Rte 9D. Both use produce form their own farm & prepare seasonally fresh menus April-Nov. Check their Website for venues/menus & their 5 SUmmer "BBQ & Music nights"
Chef Jim Ely serves up the finest. The restaurant itself though is oddly configured and for us, lacking in artful/pleasing decor. Good News is that he's ALSO a purveyor of Fulton's Fish Market fish &shellfish, meats & gourmet specialty ingredients from a little shop out back of the restaurant.
51 locals recommend
Riverview
45 Fair StChef Jim Ely serves up the finest. The restaurant itself though is oddly configured and for us, lacking in artful/pleasing decor. Good News is that he's ALSO a purveyor of Fulton's Fish Market fish &shellfish, meats & gourmet specialty ingredients from a little shop out back of the restaurant.
Farmer's Market Saturdays 8:30-1… WINTER MONTHS
In the Summer, it's up at Boscobel, an easy trolley ride away, and you can stroll the ground for free during Market hours!
Episcopal Church of St. Mary-in-the-Highlands
1 Chestnut StreetFarmer's Market Saturdays 8:30-1… WINTER MONTHS
In the Summer, it's up at Boscobel, an easy trolley ride away, and you can stroll the ground for free during Market hours!
Moo Moo's Creamery - The Worlds Best Ice Cream Shop
32 West Stmoo!
Exquisite goods exquisitely presented , , . mostly artisanal and locally sourced. Lovely (local) owners too!
18 locals recommend
Cold Spring General Store
66 Main StExquisite goods exquisitely presented , , . mostly artisanal and locally sourced. Lovely (local) owners too!
Wow - great place for groups to hang in! Very reasonably priced! Very casual. Need a car to get there.
7 locals recommend
Round Up
2741 U.S. 9Wow - great place for groups to hang in! Very reasonably priced! Very casual. Need a car to get there.
They are RIGHT NEXT DOOR...and they have the BEST Spinach EMPANADAS ....although the often run out.. best is to let them know you'll be wanting some - even if the next day!
12 locals recommend
Rincon Argentino
21 Main StThey are RIGHT NEXT DOOR...and they have the BEST Spinach EMPANADAS ....although the often run out.. best is to let them know you'll be wanting some - even if the next day!
they carry mostly more expensive wines, but if convenience is everything, they are just 2 blocks away up Main! :)
14 locals recommend
Flowercup Wine
82 Main Stthey carry mostly more expensive wines, but if convenience is everything, they are just 2 blocks away up Main! :)
From May through October, you're in for A TREAT! Boscobel invites you to stroll its grounds during the hours it hosts the Farmers' Market - Saturday mornings, 8:30 -1:30.. stroll, then gather your goods, and even picnic while up at Boscobel.
23 locals recommend
Cold Spring Farmers' Market
1601 NY-9DFrom May through October, you're in for A TREAT! Boscobel invites you to stroll its grounds during the hours it hosts the Farmers' Market - Saturday mornings, 8:30 -1:30.. stroll, then gather your goods, and even picnic while up at Boscobel.
BEST BREAKFAST SPOT! just up a block through the tunnel, opposite the Bijou. DELIcious and LOCAL FLAVOR, from the service you receive from Sharon to what goes into the omelet:) Check out the phenomenal art while there as well.
20 locals recommend
Foundry Cafe
55 Main StBEST BREAKFAST SPOT! just up a block through the tunnel, opposite the Bijou. DELIcious and LOCAL FLAVOR, from the service you receive from Sharon to what goes into the omelet:) Check out the phenomenal art while there as well.
Sightseeing
Chuang Yen Monastery
2020 NY-301Great to visit. Check for special ceremonies
Spectacular Shakespeare-in-the-Park productions, adn special seasonal events, now hosts the "summer" Farmers Market on Saturdays 8:30-1:30 as well, with no admission to tour its grounds then
96 locals recommend
Boscobel House and Gardens
1601 NY-9DSpectacular Shakespeare-in-the-Park productions, adn special seasonal events, now hosts the "summer" Farmers Market on Saturdays 8:30-1:30 as well, with no admission to tour its grounds then
Wonderful way to spend 2 hours if not more, wandering through one of this country's top 10 gardens. $6 admission. open Wed-Sun.
102 locals recommend
Innisfree Garden
362 Tyrrel RdWonderful way to spend 2 hours if not more, wandering through one of this country's top 10 gardens. $6 admission. open Wed-Sun.
Beautifully restored with mini museum just opp. the RR stn perched on bluff above the River - offer a full calendar of music performances and poetry/prose readings.
7 locals recommend
The Chapel Restoration
45 Market StBeautifully restored with mini museum just opp. the RR stn perched on bluff above the River - offer a full calendar of music performances and poetry/prose readings.
Everything Else
Stonecrop Gardens
Stonecrop GardensWondrous gardens for touring. Need a car to get there though.
Canopus Beach Complex
1498 NY-301hikes, butterfly gardens, pool, etc.
working farm selling eggs and meats from pasture-raised livestock Thursdays 3-6 pm
12 locals recommend
Glynwood
362 Glynwood Roadworking farm selling eggs and meats from pasture-raised livestock Thursdays 3-6 pm
Friendly, expert service. Free wine & food tastings. Natural, biodynamic, organic, local wines. CIA grad-proprietors. open mon-sat 10-7; sun 12-5
24 locals recommend
Artisan Wine Shop
180 Main StFriendly, expert service. Free wine & food tastings. Natural, biodynamic, organic, local wines. CIA grad-proprietors. open mon-sat 10-7; sun 12-5
Designed by local Architects - James Hartford of River Architects.. Replaces bungalow knocked down by Sandy. Will serve as testament to Resilience, Renewal, and Smart Building.
West Street
West StreetDesigned by local Architects - James Hartford of River Architects.. Replaces bungalow knocked down by Sandy. Will serve as testament to Resilience, Renewal, and Smart Building.
MANITOGA / The Russel Wright Design Center
584 NY-9DSpecial interest Category
United States Military Academy
606 Thayer Roadsee it up close.
Arts & Culture
A real pleasure to stroll through! (has trolley that runs through it as well) plan on spending several hours and picnic there.
471 locals recommend
Storm King Art Center
A real pleasure to stroll through! (has trolley that runs through it as well) plan on spending several hours and picnic there.
Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman StInspirational inside and out!
Wonderfully curated, with interactive kiosks in a terrific space just south of Food Town
12 locals recommend
Putnam History Museum
63 Chestnut StWonderfully curated, with interactive kiosks in a terrific space just south of Food Town
Built 2 years ago - totally rehabbing an old factory/warehouse building. so grateful they chose Cold Spring for its home! make sure to see Anelli's "Building Magazzino" honoring those who worked on its design and construction. Free Admission, and you can arrange for a free shuttle from RR stn.
59 locals recommend
Magazzino Italian Art
2700 U.S. 9Built 2 years ago - totally rehabbing an old factory/warehouse building. so grateful they chose Cold Spring for its home! make sure to see Anelli's "Building Magazzino" honoring those who worked on its design and construction. Free Admission, and you can arrange for a free shuttle from RR stn.
Every year SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER, Saunders Farm hosts an installation of sculptures (juried by Collaborative Concepts ) with the main criteria being that it needs to be "cow-friendly". Great opening and mid-exhibition celebrations, and apart from those days, a peaceful joyful stroll! plan on a couple of hours and bring a picnic along! free.
Collaborative Concepts at Saunders Farm
825 Old Albany Post RdEvery year SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER, Saunders Farm hosts an installation of sculptures (juried by Collaborative Concepts ) with the main criteria being that it needs to be "cow-friendly". Great opening and mid-exhibition celebrations, and apart from those days, a peaceful joyful stroll! plan on a couple of hours and bring a picnic along! free.
Getting Around
Pierre, local cyclist and lamp repair person, among other things predates Lyft and Ueber, as a VERY reliable car service! His # is: 845.797.8713.
Depot Square
Depot SquareCatch the Weekend Trolley here ($1rides)
Entertainment & Activities
Couldn't be more convenient! Directly across the street from us! Kayak, PaddleBoard, Canoe. all sorts of tours/lessons available. Thurs-Mon. http://www.hudsonriverexpeditions.com
31 locals recommend
Hudson River Expeditions
14 Market StCouldn't be more convenient! Directly across the street from us! Kayak, PaddleBoard, Canoe. all sorts of tours/lessons available. Thurs-Mon. http://www.hudsonriverexpeditions.com
Essentials
part of Vera's Philipstown Market Complex where you will also find the fantastic friendly and fresh "Marbled Meat Shop"
10 locals recommend
the pantry
3091 U.S. 9part of Vera's Philipstown Market Complex where you will also find the fantastic friendly and fresh "Marbled Meat Shop"
FRESH FRESH FRESH! Extremely welcoming & very convenient 1-stop shopping next on Rte 9. Pates, cheeses, sausages, sauerkraut & next door, craft beers & then Vera's jams, syrups, locally grown produce
23 locals recommend
Marbled Meat Shop
3091 U.S. 9FRESH FRESH FRESH! Extremely welcoming & very convenient 1-stop shopping next on Rte 9. Pates, cheeses, sausages, sauerkraut & next door, craft beers & then Vera's jams, syrups, locally grown produce
Foodtown of Cold Spring
49 Chestnut StVera now rents part of the facility to a local coffee shop and butcher shop (Marbled Meats) but continue to provide great local and organic products and beautiful flowers- including their own donuts, syrups, condiments and jams, many of which we keep on hand at the Blau Haus.
13 locals recommend
Vera's Marketplace & Garden Center
3091 U.S. 9Vera now rents part of the facility to a local coffee shop and butcher shop (Marbled Meats) but continue to provide great local and organic products and beautiful flowers- including their own donuts, syrups, condiments and jams, many of which we keep on hand at the Blau Haus.