A quick day-cation that you won’t waste the whole day—or all your pay– getting to!

       In the mood for a change of scenery, but don’t want to rent a car?  The village of Cold Spring nestled in the Hudson Highlands can offer a welcome respite for city goers that want to get away—but don’t have the time or finances to go too far.

From Cold Spring Living

 

 

Click here for Metro-North schedules.

Note–be sure to check the train schedule for your return trip as the last train returning to the city is only a little after 11pm.  The next one is after four am–the next day! 

 

From Boscobel House and Gardens

       Some of the most breathtaking views of the area can be found at Boscobel House and Gardens situated on a bluff on the east bank of the Hudson River.  More info on Boscobel can be found here.

      

       Boscobel is also home to the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival.  Click here for their 2009 schedule.

 

       For those with a shopping compulsion plenty of cute small shops will feed your addiction. Look here for a little virtual shopping.  

 

       And you won’t go hungry in Cold Spring.  There are a variety of restaurants most with outdoor and indoor seating areas.  Click here for a list of eateries.