{"id":1140,"date":"2009-02-09T03:15:14","date_gmt":"2009-02-09T07:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=1140"},"modified":"2020-12-19T01:25:59","modified_gmt":"2020-12-19T05:25:59","slug":"cold-spring-ny-romantic-weekend-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/1140\/cold-spring-ny-romantic-weekend-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"A Romantic Retreat to Cold Spring, NY"},"content":{"rendered":"

While making the best of fall, travel the old romantic way\u2014by train\u2014and skip town for a fireside escape to Cold Spring, New York<\/strong>. There is enough dependable charm, secluded spots, and affordable trappings to keep you and yours truly in the moment, and it\u2019s only 50 minutes north of Manhattan.<\/p>\n

Come Sunday night, you will not have remembered the last time 24 hours went by at such a leisurely pace\u2014despite the wealth of diversions before you.<\/p>\n

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In between antiquing or browsing through the ever-friendly, fully stocked Merritt Bookstore<\/strong> (66 Main St<\/span>., <\/span>845.265.9100<\/span><\/span>, merrittbooks.com<\/a>\u2014celebrating over 30 years in the Hudson Valley) grab a cup of coffee at Cold Spring Caf\u00e9<\/strong> (129 Main St., 845.265.9471) a quaint, local spot in the heart of the village. Or take the coffee to go, map out walking directions to the enchanting must-see Boscobel House<\/a>, built in 1808 and open for the season until December 31, 2013. Boscobel is a 1.5 miles stroll from the Cold Spring train station, or you can call a taxi in advance at 845-265-TAXI.<\/p>\n

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Built in 1825, this rustic place is one of the oldest operating inns in all of New York, and has a variety of unique, themed rooms, all of which sport four-post beds, homey quilts, and working fireplaces. Each unit is stocked with all the necessary tools for fire construction, including a starter log for novices. (Word of warning: make sure to keep the flames under control to avoid going to bed sweaty.)<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re in the mood for something light try one of the specials, which usually feature a fresh catch of the day, and pair it with a glass of the superbly smoky house white, a Pouilly-Fume. The dessert menu is heavy on chocolate, so have a few decadent spoonfuls at the end of your meal, then take the rest to go back to your room.
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How to get there: <\/strong>Cold Spring is accessible from Grand Central Station via the Metro-North Railroad\u2019s Hudson Line to Cold Spring Station. For the latest schedule click here<\/a>. For more ideas for things to do, check out our previous article on Cold Spring<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Photo: Whiskeygonebad<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, Riveredger<\/a><\/p>\n

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