- TripBuzz found 153 things to do with kids in or near Cold Spring, New York, including 140 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Peekskill and Beacon.
- From Hudson River Expeditions to Hudson Highlands State Park, the Cold Spring area offers 106 different types of family activities, including: Parks, National & State Parks, Theaters and History Museums.
- Cold Spring, NY is only an hour and a half away from both New York City and New Haven. With the central village being placed on the National Register of Historic Places, there are plenty of preserved 19th century buildings for architecture and history buffs to enjoy. Cold Spring sits at the deepest part of the Hudson River, making it a great spot for water sports and other activities.
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140 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516
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Founded in 1987, The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival is a festival with the goal of engaging the largest possible audience in a conversation about Shakespeare's plays. The festival shows Shakespearean plays including 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.
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Once home to a foundry that produced locomotives, West Point Foundry Preserve is now a nature preserve with several hiking trails that pass by historic structures. There is also a replica water wheel from the Industrial Revolution.
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Located in Putnam County in Cold Spring, New York, the Putnam History Museum serves as a community resource to preserve the history of the county and the West Point Foundry. Visitors explore the area's history through events and displays.
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The elegant Federal period building known as the Boscobel House & Gardens provide guests with a look into the past and enjoy its unique beauty. Tours of the mansion and self-guided walking tours of the gardens and trails are primary attractions along with events like the Shakespeare Festival.
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127 Warren Landing Road, Garrison, NY 10524
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A 270 acre bird and wildlife habitat, Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary provide opportunities for hiking, bird watching, and photography. The center also offers guided tours, canoe trips, and an education center pertaining to the marsh.
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Garrison Landing is a small historic district popular among those visiting and learning about local history. The district is filled with historic residential and commercial buildings that tell stories of past times.
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Both golf and curling are major attractions at the Highlands Country Club. The site also features a ProShop with a wide range of sporting equipment and apparel for golfing and curling.
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Tree-lined fairways and large rolling greens form the basis of the Garrison Golf Club that offers a course which can challenge players of all skill levels. There is also a practice range, putting green, snack bar, and pro shop available on site.
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One of Beacon's more challenging hikes, the Mount Beacon Incline Railway offers breathtaking views of New York. The railway is a historical piece of the area, and once at the top of the summit, the flat land offers great areas for picnics and photography.
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Situated on an incline that follows the historic Beacon Incline Railway, Mt. Beacon Park's summit culminates in panoramic views of the Hudson Valley. Visitors can hike, picnic, bird-watch or explore ruins of the railway's powerhouse.