Cold Spring, New York
Cold Spring is a village of 1,863 people in Putnam County, New York, founded in 1846.
Why visit Cold Spring
Townapedia lists 75 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lower Dock Hill Road Stone Arch Bridge, Bull Hill, Storm King Highway and Amelia Barr House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Cold Spring
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cold Spring
Cold Spring is a village in the town of Philipstown in Putnam County, New York, United States. The population was 1,986 at the 2020 census. It borders the smaller village of Nelsonville and the hamlets of Garrison and North Highlands. The central area of the village is on the National Register of Historic Places as the Cold Spring Historic District due to its many well-preserved 19th-century buildings, constructed to accommodate workers at the nearby West Point Foundry, a Registered Historic Place.
From the Wikipedia article Cold Spring, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Lower Dock Hill Road Stone Arch Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Bull Hill
Scenic view · 1.3 mi
Views north & west. Views of Breakneck Ridge, Stewart Airport, Newburgh Beacon Bringe and north to Shawangunks
West Point Light
Lighthouse · 1.6 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Museums and landmarks75
Storm King Highway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
In New York
Amelia Barr House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
Balding Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
Boscobel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Estate in New York, United States
Camp Olmsted
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Five Points Mission summer camp and retreat in Cornwall-on-Hudson
Cold Spring Cemetery Gatehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house
Cold Spring Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New York, United States
de Rham Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Deer Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Cornwall, New York, United States
Dock Hill Road Extension Stone Arch Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Dutchess Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Fair Lawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New York
63 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Hudson Highlands State Park
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
Kosciuszko's Garden
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in New York, United States of America
Trophy Point
Park · 1.7 mi
Park in New York, United States of America
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in Westchester County, New York, United States of America
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes23
Cozy Corner Cafe
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Lunch
129-131 Main Street, Cold Spring
Sa-Su 08:30-18:00; Mo-Th 08:30-16:00; Fr 08:30-16:30
ROWSEELEE
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Pizza, Sandwich, Ice Cream
81 Main Street, Cold Spring
Sa-Su 11:00-18:00; Mo-Th 13:00-17:00; Fr 12:00-17:00
Sweet Harvest Superfood Cafe
Cafe · Juice, Pastry, Sandwich, Salad, Smoothie
82 Main Street, Cold Spring
We-Fr 12:00-17:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
Flowercup Wine
Brewery and winery
82 Main Street, Cold Spring
Su-Mo 12:00-18:00; We 11:00-18:00; Th-Sa 11:00-19:00
J. Murphy's On Main
Restaurant · American, Grill
184 Main Street, Cold Spring
Su-Mo 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00; We-Th 11:30-21:00; Tu 16:00-21:00
Lucky Catskills Cold Spring
Cafe · Asian
72 Main Street
Th 09:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
11 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship16
Church of the Holy Comforter
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church of the Holy Innocents
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
First Baptist Church of Cold Spring
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
St. Philip's Church in the Highlands
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
United Methodist Church of the Highlands
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School
School · 3.5 mi
234 Hudson St, Cornwall On Hudson
Highland Falls Intermediate School
School · 3.4 mi
52 Mountain Ave, Highland Falls
Healthcare1
Map of Cold Spring
177 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 3.8 in | 11.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 3.0 in | 7.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 30°F | 4.0 in | 9.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 40°F | 4.0 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 57°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 46°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 36°F | 4.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 4.6 in | 7.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for West Point Hcn (2 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
Putnam County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Beacon 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Newburgh 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Peekskill 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Woodbury 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Jefferson Valley-Yorktown 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Kiryas Joel 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Myers Corner 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Stony Point 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- West Haverstraw 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Haverstraw 17 mi south, about 27 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
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