What to do and see in Keene, New Hampshire (NH): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

October 20, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Keene is a city in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 23,409 at the 2010 census. It is the seat of Cheshire County.
Restaurants in Keene

1. Stonewall Farm

242 Chesterfield Rd, Keene, NH 03431-2156 +1 603-357-7278 [email protected] http://www.stonewallfarm.org/
Excellent
71%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 41 reviews

Stonewall Farm

Stonewall Farm is a nonprofit working farm and educational center whose mission is to demonstrate regenerative farming while educating and engaging people to support food security, ecological resilience, healthy communities and planet. We welcome you to our property to explore our bike trails, take the family for a hike, learn about the natural diversity of New Hampshire, visit our organic dairy, and support local producers in our farm store. Set in a scenic valley, our farm consists of 120+ acres of pasture, crops/gardens, wetlands, woods and hiking trails. Our other farm activities include chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, draft horses, organic crops, maple sugar operation, retail store, and an education and events center drawing over 20,000 people annually. We are a leader in regenerative agriculture and education for farmers and landowners throughout New England. We look forward to welcoming you to the farm soon!

Reviewed By TrainManDan10 - Keene, United States

My wife, Golden Retriever, and I entered the back fields and greenhouses on a beautiful late August afternoon. Several items caught our attention. First, they had several large piles where they were doing mulching. They were obviously using heavy equipment to move and turn the tall piles. Such piles can achieve much higher temperatures than a home mulch pile and allow the mulching of a much wider selection of organic matter. Secondly, in one of their greenhouses, they were growing cherry tomatoes on a single strong cord, up to an estimated 8 feet. A worker there told me that I could use the same technique for growing cucumbers. I would consider trying this space-saving method of growing cherry tomatoes and cucumbers next year. Thirdly, they had a lot of instructional material about growing cover crops (winter rye, clover), which I would like to do this fall.

2. Colonial Theatre

95 Main St, Keene, NH 03431-3719 +1 603-352-2033 http://www.thecolonial.org/
Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 88 reviews

Colonial Theatre

Reviewed By TrainManDan10 - Keene, United States

My wife and I visited the Colonial Theater for the first time after moving to Surry, NH, 32 months ago to see a Lion's Club fund raiser, the comical musical, "Mamma Mia". The program was first rate fun, and the inside of the theater was beautiful. I have never been in such a wonderfully decorated movie house.

3. Horatio Colony Museum

199 Main St Hours And Time, Keene, NH 03431-3780 +1 603-352-0460 http://www.horatiocolonymuseum.org
Excellent
63%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
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Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Horatio Colony Museum

4. Central Square

Keene, NH
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 107 reviews

Central Square

Reviewed By TrainManDan10 - Keene, United States

Having moved to nearby Surry, New Hampshire, 13 months ago, my wife and I, our visiting son, his wife and our adult daughter have always enjoyed Central Square, which is a place of peaceful protest, and the nearby shops. Our personal favorites include: 1. the Prime Roost, where you can have a great cup of coffee; 2. Miller Brothers, who sell fine clothing for men; 3. a similar shop for women; 4. a consignment shop; 5. a chocolate shop; and 6. a Thai Restaurant. This area is a shady pleasant to walk. Several restaurants have outside seating. Don't miss it.

5. Historical Society of Cheshire County

246 Main St, Keene, NH 03431-4143 +1 603-352-1895 http://www.hsccnh.org
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Historical Society of Cheshire County

The mission of the Historical Society of Cheshire County is to collect, preserve and communicate the history of Cheshire County. To implement this mission, the Society is committed to: Share and interpret the materials of Cheshire County history with all who are interested in the region’s past and present. Serve as a regional studies center encompassing archive, artifact and manuscript research collections, the Wyman Tavern period house, public information, and educational programs. Cooperate with local and state historical and educational institutions to form a partnership in regional historical education. Prepare and sponsor educational exhibits and publications.

6. Cheshire Children's Museum

222 West St, Keene, NH 03431-2455 +1 603-903-1800 [email protected] http://www.cheshirechildrensmuseum.org
Excellent
56%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Cheshire Children's Museum

Reviewed By Kmwheels30 - Rindge, United States

This place is completely hands on! You can supervise your child, but they are allowed to make a mess and have fun doing it. There is a school bus, log cabin, space ship, post office, dentist office, classroom, grocery store, farm, etc. I would have loved this when I was a kid!

7. Cheshire Recreational Rail Trail

Keene, NH http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/recreational-rail-trails/cheshire-recreational-rail-trail
Excellent
63%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 63 reviews

Cheshire Recreational Rail Trail

Reviewed By TrainManDan10 - Keene, United States

After moving to the local area in June 2017 from Manassas, Virginia, my wife and I discovered this rail trail as a peaceful place for a nature walk with our visiting adult children or with our two, now one, Golden Retriever dogs, which we always have on leashes. We usually access the trail just off Rt 9 about a mile west of Home Depot. Check Google Maps for more details. We walk west for up to a mile along a trail that is in good condition.

8. Ashuelot Rail Trail

The intersection of Emerald Street and Ralston Street, Keene, NH
Excellent
45%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 31 reviews

Ashuelot Rail Trail

Reviewed By 413lee - Keene, United States

Loved bike riding it. I understand some is now paved. One of the many great trails in the Keene and Cheshire County area.

9. The Toadstool Bookshop

12 Emerald St, Keene, NH 03431-3601 +1 603-352-8815 http://www.toadbooks.com
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 41 reviews

Reviewed By Portraitofjazz

Yes a real bookstore run by folks who love book, a true gem of a store, they have something for everybody

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