Cold Spring Harbor is a charming former whaling port nestled on the North Shore of Long Island Sound along scenic Route 25A. Once famed for its big ships and whaling industry, this small, quaint village is home today to an abundance of antique shops, charming bistros, a whaling museum and the venerable Cold Spring Harbor Research Laboratory.

In the mid-1800s Cold Spring Harbor supported a fleet of nine whaling vessels and coastal vessels carrying cargo from Long Island to towns along the Atlantic Coast and Caribbean. It became a United States Port of Entry in 1799 and one of Long Island's busiest whaling ports, as well as one of the most popular vacation destination spots in New York State.

In summertime, the town's various cultural events, picturesque harborside park and friendly atmosphere beckon families and visitors in search of something a little more casual than the bustling Hamptons or South Shore scenes.