Visit The Friendliest Town In New Hampshire The Next Time You Need A Pick-Me-Up
By Michelle|Published March 16, 2022
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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, Keene NH, 95 Main St, Keene, NH 03431, USA
