Removed from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and the rush of water in Niagara Falls, many New York towns offer a calmer, quieter atmosphere — where spectacular views don't require admission tickets, towns feature walkable communities with compact main streets and where walking paths are abundant and nearby. You certainly won’t find theme parks, skyscrapers or multi-lane highways running through these communities.

Take a breather and relax, calm yourself by centering yourself in these New York towns some weekend. Some are even nearby in the mid-Hudson.

Here are 10 stress-free towns in New York, perfect for a weekend retreat, as picked by World Atlas , a website that publishes content about resources surrounding travel, geography and other topics.

Cold Spring, NY

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