Keene - New Hampshire - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Keene, New Hampshire, on its list of "America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations" due to the city's well-managed growth, commitment to historic preservation, attractive architecture, cultural diversity, activities for families with children, economic base of locally-owned small businesses and walking ability for residents and visitors
   
Although its population is small, Keene is an overwhelming giant when it comes to history. Thus, many of the town's earliest structures have remained unchanged for more than two centuries making it easy to get lost in time. Keene represents a truly distinctive slice of America.

Stay at one of the many bed and breakfast establishments, such as the Bridges Innor the Hannah David House. You can choose one of the many hotels and motels for your lodgings, or rent a cottage at the Little Guest House Cottage, where you can stroll through the beautiful gardens and enjoy cooking and dining in a 1920's style kitchen.

Keene has a wide variety of eateries to choose from. Whether you are looking for fast food, fine dining or a casual place to gather with friends, Keene has everything covered. You can taste cuisine from the Orient or Europe as well as experience home cooked meals. Vegetarians will feel right at home with the menu offered at Country Life Vegetarian Restaurant and the coffee shop on Main Street features the works of local artists.

Here you can experience a summer or winter getaway. There is great skiing for the outdoors person and many walking and hiking trails. At the same time, you can dance to the many nightly events that take place. Visit the art galleries for an out of this world art experience with the many pieces on display. There are also many festivals held in town, such as the Annual Pumpkin Festival in the fall and the Annual Barbershop Harmony Show, held in the spring.

With three major shopping centers, shoppers will be delighted with what they find. The Center at Keane is home to over thirty stores, the Colony Hill Marketplace has a unique candy store and many gift and jewelery stores and the Hannah Grimes Marketplace is where you should go to find items unique to New England.