Can You Guess Which Putnam County Town Just Made the List of New York’s Top 12 Close-Knit Communities?

What makes a town "close-knit"? Is it the tight bond between neighbors or the sense of comfort that allows everyone to know each other by name? In the heart of New York State, there's one town that stands out as a true example of a community that brings people together: but can you guess which one it is? It’s Cold Spring!

Recently, World Atlas listed Cold Spring as one of the Top 12 Close-Knit Towns in New York and they had this to say of Cold Spring:

Cold Spring is an hour and a half away from New York City, a rejuvenating haven and getaway from most of the metropolitan mayhem commonplace in most big cities. Amidst the arboreal landscapes and small-town charm of Cold Spring, one can travel down the Hudson River and arrive at regions like Breakneck Ridge, where nature is still vivacious and verdant. Over 7,400 acres of New York’s undisputed and unknown outdoors can be enjoyed when journeying through the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. Meanwhile, those who need a reminder of New York City’s aesthetic and international culture can admire the abstract artworks at the Magazzino Italian Art Museum. West Point Foundry is open to amateur historians who want to see how ammunition was produced during the American Civil War. Finally, establishments like the Fat Hudson House River Inn and Pig Hill Inn will provide you with all sorts of necessities for you to feel safe and sound in Cold Spring.

Here were the other 11 Towns on the list:

• Ithaca
• Watkins Glen
• Sleepy Hollow
• Bethel
• Saratoga Springs
• Woodstock
• Skaneateles
• Canandaigua
• Auburn
• Lake Placid
• Cooperstown

Cold Spring was also recently named one of the Top 7 safest towns in America for retirees. 

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