Just about anywhere you go in New Hampshire will have you meeting nice people. Whether it’s the people who run the mom and pop shops in the small towns or the ones you meet on the street while strolling the streets of places like Portsmouth, there’s a friendly face waiting to say hello. But where should you go when you’re looking for an extra dose of kindness? Check out this town for the day and leave feeling great!
Keene, located in Cheshire County, is one of the most lovely towns in New Hampshire. And it also happens to be one of the most friendly.
Mark Bonica / Flickr
The town is home to Keene State and Antioch University New England, which means you’ll find a great mix of people from all over the country. It also means there are lots of differing viewpoints.
By Jon Platek - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
You can’t have a friendly town without a farmers’ market and the one here is fantastic! The Farmers’ Market of Keene is open all year and you can find it indoors during the winter.
The Farmers’ Market of Keene / Facebook Farmer’s Market of Keene, Gilbo Ave, Keene, NH 03431, USA
Beyond just the colleges, we love the shops, restaurants and entertainment here. That includes one of our favorite vegetarian and vegan restaurants, Country Life Vegetarian Restaurant.
Country Life Vegetarian Restaurant / Google Country Life Vegetarian Restaurant, 15 Roxbury St, Keene, NH 03431, USA
In addition to great food, you’ll also find charming shops like The Toadstool Bookshop, which also has locations in Nashua and Peterborough. Of course we like to think the one in Keene is the friendliest.
The Toadstool Bookshop, Keene NH / Facebook
Don’t forget to enjoy a local sugar house. One of the best is nearby Stuart & John’s.
mesaba / Flickr Stuart & John’s Sugar House, 31 NH-63, Westmoreland, NH 03467, USA
And once you’ve taken in the fun of the town all day, be sure to stop by the Colonial Theater for a show at night! There’s a lot of history here so be sure to arrive a bit early to check out the lobby.
The Colonial Theatre / Facebook And at the end of the night, sit back knowing that you’ve experienced one of the most friendly places in America. The Colonial Theatre, Keene NH, 95 Main St, Keene, NH 03431, USA
What are some of your favorite friendly spots in New Hampshire? Let us know in the comments so we can check them out!
Mark Bonica / Flickr
By Jon Platek - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Farmers’ Market of Keene / Facebook
Farmer’s Market of Keene, Gilbo Ave, Keene, NH 03431, USA
Country Life Vegetarian Restaurant / Google
Country Life Vegetarian Restaurant, 15 Roxbury St, Keene, NH 03431, USA
The Toadstool Bookshop, Keene NH / Facebook
mesaba / Flickr
Stuart & John’s Sugar House, 31 NH-63, Westmoreland, NH 03467, USA
The Colonial Theatre / Facebook
And at the end of the night, sit back knowing that you’ve experienced one of the most friendly places in America.
The Colonial Theatre, Keene NH, 95 Main St, Keene, NH 03431, USA
And if you’re looking for a spot that’s bustling we’ve got a few fun options for you. Here are 10 towns in New Hampshire with the best, most lively main streets!
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Address: Keene, NH, USA
