Hudson Valley is every hiker’s dream destination, and Cold Spring is its charming oasis. This natty village — located around 50-60 miles north of Manhattan — was incorporated in 1846 and retains much of that 19th century character. You can’t truly experience the Hudson Valley without visiting this old iron-mining village. These days, its industry is tourism rather than iron, and for excellent reasons. Its lush trees and river-lined downtown area have it all: old hilltop churches, blissful spas, and neoclassical mansions. Now you can even rent a kayak or do a spot of bird watching at the tidal marsh. Let’s make sure you extract as much pleasure from your trip as you can.