Keene, NH

united states

Keene sits in southwestern New Hampshire where Route 9 meets Route 12, about 20 miles from Massachusetts. It's the county seat and regional hub, surrounded by classic New England hills and forests. Major routes include east-west Route 9 to Brattleboro and Concord, plus north-south Route 12. Boston drivers take Route 2 to 202 to 9 west (90 miles total). The city hosts one of New England's largest pumpkin festivals each October.