Keene, NH is a pretty college town in and the biggest market center in southwestern New Hampshire. It has a broad, shady main street, good shopping and dining, and numerous events throughout the year. They boast a strong locavore community.

Keene is a crossroads, at the intersection of Rtes 101, 12, and 10, so it is easy to get to, and it enjoys easy access to Brattleboro Vermont, the Connecticut Valley, and I-91.