Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Cold Spring Harbor is a community of 3,220 people in Suffolk County, New York.
Why visit Cold Spring Harbor
Townapedia lists 110 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Huntington Harbor Light, AMC Shore 8, Heckscher Museum of Art and The Whaling Museum & Education Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Cold Spring Harbor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cold Spring Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Huntington, in Suffolk County, on the North Shore of Long Island in New York. As of the 2020 census, Cold Spring Harbor had a population of 3,064.
From the Wikipedia article Cold Spring Harbor, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Huntington Harbor Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Watson School of Biological Sciences
School · 0.7 mi
Graduate school at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Museums and landmarks110
Heckscher Museum of Art
Museum · 1.9 mi
Art museum in Huntington, New York
2 Prime Avenue, Huntington
Th-Su 12:00-17:00
The Whaling Museum & Education Center
Museum · 0.6 mi
General admission plus family and adult programs
279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
Tu-Fr 12:00-16:00, Sa-Su 11:00-17:00
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Private, non-profit research institution in New York, United States
Cold Spring Harbor Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Library in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, United States
95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor
Mo-Th 09:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Eliphas Buffett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
159 West Rogues Path, Huntington
Elmwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic home located at Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York
24 Tiffany Road, Oyster Bay
Joseph Buffett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
169 West Rogues Path, Huntington
Titus-Bunce House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
7 Goose Hill Road, Cold Spring Harbor
A. P. W. Kennan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Bay Crest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Beaux Arts Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Bowes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
98 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
Heckscher Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Town park in Suffolk County, New York, United States of America
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Hawk Valley Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
Note: The trail entrance to the preserve is blocked off by a gate owned by the MTA on the preserves property.
Camp Dogwood
Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi
Old site of some supposed campsite, site info still unknown.
Squadron Hill Park
Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi
3.9 acres of land that is preserves the once farmland of the Squadron C club.
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
Redefine Meals
Restaurant · American, Asian, Italian, Mexican · 1.6 mi
11 Wall Street, Huntington
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Sandbar
Restaurant · Seafood, American · 0.4 mi
55 West Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Cold Spring Harbor Wine Shoppe
Brewery and winery · 0.4 mi
84 West Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 08:00-17:30
Alberts Mandarin Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
269 New York Avenue, Huntington
22 more on the map.
History
Cold Spring Harbor was named after the naturally cold freshwater springs that flow in the area. Its economy mainly tied to milling and port activities, it rose in prominence as a whaling community in the mid-nineteenth century. After the decline of whaling in the 1860s, it became a resort town with several hotels. In the 20th century it became known as the site of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, although the laboratory itself is located in the adjacent village of Laurel Hollow in Nassau County, which was called Cold Spring before incorporation.
Today it is primarily a bedroom community of New York City, with a small central business area running along Route 25A, and is home to many educational and cultural organizations: the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium (also in Laurel Hollow), Dolan DNA Learning Center, the Uplands Farm Sanctuary (home of The Nature Conservancy's Long Island chapter), and a museum exhibition gallery run by Preservation Long Island.
From the History section of Cold Spring Harbor, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship13
Bethel AME Church and Manse
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Christ Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
First Presbyterian Church of Oyster Bay
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Old First Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.3 mi
400 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Countrywood Primary Center
School · 5.2 mi
499 Old Country Rd, Huntington Station
Healthcare1
Map of Cold Spring Harbor
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 25°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 31°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 41°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 60°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 66°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 65°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 59°F | 4.7 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 49°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 30°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Centerport (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Republic Airport (FRG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Laurel Hollow 1 mi southwest, about 2 min by car
- Huntington 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Huntington Station 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Syosset 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Huntington Bay 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Greenlawn 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Centerport 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Plainview 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Melville 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Elwood 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cold Spring Harbor 01A (9353983577) (2), Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fire District Hook and Ladder Company Building, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fire Truck, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department Plaque, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cold Spring Beach, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory at night, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaque commemorating Israel Ketchum in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, Mike Christie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint John's Episcopal Church, Cold Spring Harbor New York, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heritage Candle Shop, Cold Spring Harbor , New York, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Welcome to Historic Cold Spring Harbor, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory building by inner harbor, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 20, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 16, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 6, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 4, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 3, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 10, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 8, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 17, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory stair to inner harbor, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 1, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 14, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 9, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 12, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 18, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 21, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 2, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 22, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 23, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 19, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory stair from inner harbor, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 11, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 5, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heckscher Museum of Art 1, Station1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Titus-Bunce House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eliphas Buffett House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph Buffett House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cold Spring Harbor Library 02 (9353981331) (2), Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joseph Lloyd House, Muncharelli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heckscher Park (Huntington, NY) Front Gate, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harry Wood House; 481 NY 25A, Huntington, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
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