KEENE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Downtown Keene, New Hampshire is nestled in the Monadnock Lake Region between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The peak of Mount Monadnock is visible from Keene, and every year approximately 135,000 visitors enjoy the view from the peak of one of the most hiked mountains in the world.

Some Local Information Web Sites

http://www.keenechamber.com

http://www.ci.keene.nh.us

http://www.keenenh.com

http://www.pumpkinfestival.com

MUSEUMS

HORATIO COLONY HOUSE MUSEUM
199 Main Street (603) 352-0460The home of Horatio Colony, a 20th century gentleman of leisure, refinement and culture. Guided tours of the museum's collectibles are available.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CHESHIRE COUNTY
246 Main Street, (603) 352-1895A collection of Cheshire County related books, manuscripts, photographs, maps and business records.

THORNE-SAGENDORPH ART GALLERY
Located on the Keene State College Campus, the two skylit galleries exhibit works of regional, national, and international significance - including art by Keene State students and faculty members.

SWANZEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Route 10, West Swanzey, NH (603) 352-0460This museum features historical items from the 1800's, including maps of local covered bridges, a restored Amoskeag Steam Fire Pumper and a Concord Coach used 100 years ago!

GOLF

BRETWOOD GOLF COURSE

East Surry Road (603) 352-7626A beautiful new 36-hole course. This championship course is continually being improved. Nestled in the Ashuelot River valley, this public course has large white bunkers and plenty of water hazards.