John & Orestes' Guidebook
Food scene
This is a country setting in a historical house. They truly provide farm to table meals, growing much of their own produce right on their own property. Wonderful for weekend brunch.
56 locals recommend
Purdy's Farmer & the Fish
100 Titicus RdThis is a country setting in a historical house. They truly provide farm to table meals, growing much of their own produce right on their own property. Wonderful for weekend brunch.
The Arch Restaurant
1292 NY-22Widely recommended by locals.
The Culinary Institute of America has a well deserved reputation for excellence. Their restaurants -- plural -- never disappoint.
223 locals recommend
The Culinary Institute of America
1946 Campus DrThe Culinary Institute of America has a well deserved reputation for excellence. Their restaurants -- plural -- never disappoint.
A truly local shop where all the ice cream and waffle cones are hand made, with special unique flavors, including the best pistachio ice cream anywhere. The owner is a colorful character who loves to share stories.
Blue Bird Ice Cream
19 N Salem RdA truly local shop where all the ice cream and waffle cones are hand made, with special unique flavors, including the best pistachio ice cream anywhere. The owner is a colorful character who loves to share stories.
Authentic Mexican and Guatemalan dishes in a simple setting. Their Horchata is worth the trip.
La Guadalupana Restaurant
64 Main StAuthentic Mexican and Guatemalan dishes in a simple setting. Their Horchata is worth the trip.
Clock Tower Grill
512 Clock Tower Commons DrHas a reputation for a great ambiance and lively entertainment.
6 locals recommend
Little Drunken Chef
36 Main StHas a reputation for a great ambiance and lively entertainment.
Located on the property of HARVEST MOON ORCHARD, they have an extensive menu of more types of cider than you ever imagined.
Hardscrabble Cider
130 Hardscrabble RdLocated on the property of HARVEST MOON ORCHARD, they have an extensive menu of more types of cider than you ever imagined.
Great food, attentive engaging wait staff and an extensive list of amazing craft beers. Burger Barn choices of burgers are unique and delicious. Try their Fried Avocado Burger that has a crispy tortilla in the middle or the Cuban with fried plantains and bacon. Or pick from over a dozen other delicious choices. Indoor or outdoor seating with a view of the pond is available. Just 7 miles from The Cottage by the Lake.
The Burger Barn
289 NY-100Great food, attentive engaging wait staff and an extensive list of amazing craft beers. Burger Barn choices of burgers are unique and delicious. Try their Fried Avocado Burger that has a crispy tortilla in the middle or the Cuban with fried plantains and bacon. Or pick from over a dozen other delicious choices. Indoor or outdoor seating with a view of the pond is available. Just 7 miles from The Cottage by the Lake.
Starbucks
1876 US-6This lovely cafe/boutique is the latest and most exciting retail establishment in Cold Spring and the Hudson Valley. Paulette features unique fashions direct from France, hand made raw edge furniture as well as your favorite coffee beverage and croissants. This place is a Must See for first timers and veterans of Cold Spring shopping.
Paulette Cold Spring
114 Main StThis lovely cafe/boutique is the latest and most exciting retail establishment in Cold Spring and the Hudson Valley. Paulette features unique fashions direct from France, hand made raw edge furniture as well as your favorite coffee beverage and croissants. This place is a Must See for first timers and veterans of Cold Spring shopping.
Neighborhoods
A great place to come for antiquing, galleries, cafes and restaurants and specialty shops.
124 locals recommend
Cold Spring
A great place to come for antiquing, galleries, cafes and restaurants and specialty shops.
Beacon is a great town right on the Hudson River. It's Main Street is lined with great restaurants, shops and specialty stores.
159 locals recommend
Beacon
Beacon is a great town right on the Hudson River. It's Main Street is lined with great restaurants, shops and specialty stores.
Sightseeing
This is an historic part of both New York State and US History.
227 locals recommend
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
119 Vanderbilt Park RdThis is an historic part of both New York State and US History.
As the historic home of the Headless Horseman, Rip Van Winkle and Washington Irving, this is a must see for young and old, especially in autumn as you get close to Halloween.
24 locals recommend
Sleepy Hollow
As the historic home of the Headless Horseman, Rip Van Winkle and Washington Irving, this is a must see for young and old, especially in autumn as you get close to Halloween.
Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
28 Deveau RdBoscobel House and Gardens
1601 NY-9DDanbury Railway Museum
120 White StPhilipsburg Manor
381 N BroadwayJourney to Colonial America
Nimham Mountain Fire Tower
Mount Nimham CourtChuang Yen Monastery
2020 NY-301Pollepel Island
Flea Markets and Antiquing
One of the most popular flea markets in the northeast. Be sure to check their seasonal schedule.
17 locals recommend
Stormville Airport Antique Show and Flea Market
428 NY-216One of the most popular flea markets in the northeast. Be sure to check their seasonal schedule.
One of the largest Flea Markets of its kind. Check for their hours of operation.
61 locals recommend
Elephant's Trunk Flea Market
490 Danbury RdOne of the largest Flea Markets of its kind. Check for their hours of operation.
The Vintage Shop Carmel
222 NY-52A good selection of vintage items at very reasonable prices.
Bleecker Street Antiques & Collectibles
222 NY-52Pawling Antiques at Old Dutcher House
22 Charles Colman BlvdBeverly's Collectibles Antiques
900 Federal RdOrchards and Farm Markets
Great apples and peaches, whether you pick your own or buy those they already picked for you. Extensive farmers market and country store.
16 locals recommend
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard
130 Hardscrabble RdGreat apples and peaches, whether you pick your own or buy those they already picked for you. Extensive farmers market and country store.
Outhouse Orchards
139 Hardscrabble RdExtensive fruit and vegetable market.
Salinger's Orchard
230 Guinea RdWonderful peach cobbler and much more.
Skiing
Thunder Ridge Ski Area
137 Birch Hill RdVictor Constant Ski Area at West Point
732 Victor Constant RdCampgaw Mountain Ski Area
200 Campgaw RdMount Peter Ski Area
51 Old Mt Peter RdPinnacle Ski and Sports Club
507 Shippan AveMohawk Mountain Ski Area
46 Great Hollow RdFamily Activities
Crazy Paint
1949 E Main StLiberty Paintball
629 Thunder Ridge RdYorktown Sports Complex - Navajo Fields
3000 Navajo StBounce! Trampoline Sports Danbury
21 Prindle LnRockin' Jump Trampoline Park Mount Kisco
333 N Bedford RdTilly Foster Farm Museum
100 NY-312Spins Bowl Carmel
23 Old Rte 6Carmel Cinema 8
156 NY-52Empire Cinemas
1620 NY-22Regal UA Cortlandt Town Center
3131 E Main StJacob Burns Media Arts Lab
405 Manville RdGreen Chimneys Farm & Wildlife Center
400 Doansburg Rd