Named for a freshwater underground spring that was first discovered in the 1780s, Cold Spring is a friendly city filled with attractive homes and lovely parks. Like many of the communities in northern Kentucky, Cold Spring now features a growing collection of new suburbs that complement the area's older homes. This area is home to the national headquarters of the Disabled American Veterans organization, although a large industrial park with a wide variety of tenants is close by. Shopping is available close to home in Crestview Hills and Florence at regional malls. The campus for Northern Kentucky University is also just minutes from home. Part of the attraction to Cold Springs is the commuting ease into downtown Cincinnati and the flourishing employment centers in the greater metropolitan region. Local parks provide abundant facilities and opportunities for recreation and relaxation, including scenic trails and sports courts and fields.