Rochelle & Justin’s guidebook
City/town information
Keene is the bigger "city" which is a ~10 minute ride from the cottage! Many stores, restaurants, and activities to check out there!
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Keene
Keene is the bigger "city" which is a ~10 minute ride from the cottage! Many stores, restaurants, and activities to check out there!
Food scene
They have an expansive menu & salad bar. Homestyle cooking- excellent BBQ and seafood. They also have an nice breakfast buffet. Family-friendly.
Tempesta's Restaurant
401 Winchester StreetThey have an expansive menu & salad bar. Homestyle cooking- excellent BBQ and seafood. They also have an nice breakfast buffet. Family-friendly.
Hip, contemporary eatery featuring fusion tacos, burritos & rice bowls, plus wine & craft beer. Also located downtown with alfresco dining. Casual spot, we like to get takeout from here often. Family-friendly.
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Odelay Taqueria
44 Main StHip, contemporary eatery featuring fusion tacos, burritos & rice bowls, plus wine & craft beer. Also located downtown with alfresco dining. Casual spot, we like to get takeout from here often. Family-friendly.
Butcher, deli, and wines. Nice spot to grab a sandwich, and something to take home to grill up for dinner! Just opened in 2022. Family-friendly.
Jenna's Market
255 West StreetButcher, deli, and wines. Nice spot to grab a sandwich, and something to take home to grill up for dinner! Just opened in 2022. Family-friendly.
The Stage is located in downtown Keene. They have excellent martinis and American fare. They also have nice alfresco dining. You may want a reservation. This is our #1 date night spot, it never disappoints!
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Stage Restaurant
30 Central SquareThe Stage is located in downtown Keene. They have excellent martinis and American fare. They also have nice alfresco dining. You may want a reservation. This is our #1 date night spot, it never disappoints!
No frills diner-style fare. A nice casual spot to grab some breakfast. Don’t miss Gomarlo’s next door. Another great spot to grab some items to grill or heat up for dinner. Family-friendly.
Jeanne's Family Diner
757 West Swanzey RoadNo frills diner-style fare. A nice casual spot to grab some breakfast. Don’t miss Gomarlo’s next door. Another great spot to grab some items to grill or heat up for dinner. Family-friendly.
A staple ice cream spot! Also check out the antique & consignment shops next door while you’re there.
Village Creami-Cone
919 West Swanzey RoadA staple ice cream spot! Also check out the antique & consignment shops next door while you’re there.
Nice coffeeshop with fresh baked goodies. They also offer lunch-type fare, beer & wine, and live music some nights.
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Brewbakers Café
48 Emerald StNice coffeeshop with fresh baked goodies. They also offer lunch-type fare, beer & wine, and live music some nights.
Sightseeing
There are many hiking trails up, most are moderately difficult. Reservations are recommended through www.nhstateparks.org
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Monte Monadnock
There are many hiking trails up, most are moderately difficult. Reservations are recommended through www.nhstateparks.org
Keene Cinemas 6
121 Key RdSmall locally-owned movie theatre.
About a 25-30 minute drive. Fun activity to do with younger children! They have many different animals the kids can get up and close to.
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The Friendly Farm
716 Main StAbout a 25-30 minute drive. Fun activity to do with younger children! They have many different animals the kids can get up and close to.
A great rainy (or any) day activity for younger children. Our kids love visiting this place!
Cheshire Children's Museum
149 Emerald StA great rainy (or any) day activity for younger children. Our kids love visiting this place!
Axe throwing in downtown Keene! This is such a fun activity, great for a date night. The owner is very nice and welcoming, and shows you how to do it.
The Keene Axe House
116 Main StreetAxe throwing in downtown Keene! This is such a fun activity, great for a date night. The owner is very nice and welcoming, and shows you how to do it.
Locally owned mini-golf! They also have great ice cream, batting cages, and food.
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Twinkletown Miniature Golf
3 Arrowcrest DrLocally owned mini-golf! They also have great ice cream, batting cages, and food.
. If you want to keep fit while in town, check out the Keene YMCA. They have a wonderful facility and offer day passes. They also have lots of kid-friendly activities like an indoor pool and climbing wall that’s great for rainy day.
YMCA
200 Summit Rd. If you want to keep fit while in town, check out the Keene YMCA. They have a wonderful facility and offer day passes. They also have lots of kid-friendly activities like an indoor pool and climbing wall that’s great for rainy day.
In Case of Emergency
In case of emergency dial 911.
The closest hospitals is Cheshire Medical Center. It’s a 23 minute drive and located at 580 Court St in Keene. They have an Emergency Room. 603-354-5400.
For minor emergencies, there is a walk-in clinic. Convenient MD is located at 351 Winchester St, Keene. 603-352-3406.
Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene
580-590 Court StIn case of emergency dial 911.
The closest hospitals is Cheshire Medical Center. It’s a 23 minute drive and located at 580 Court St in Keene. They have an Emergency Room. 603-354-5400.
For minor emergencies, there is a walk-in clinic. Convenient MD is located at 351 Winchester St, Keene. 603-352-3406.
Local Shopping
Target
46 Ash Brook RdWalmart
350 Winchester StCVS
125 Dublin RdRite Aid
354 Winchester StT.J. Maxx
63 Key StreetHomeGoods
354 Winchester StreetNeighborhoods
Main Street
Main StreetDowntown Keene has many locally-owned shops and restaurants to explore.