Keene (New York) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Keene (New York)
In describing the settlement of Keene, historian H.P. Smith writes “Pioneers penetrated its primitive forests and scaled the natural barriers formed by its precipices as early as 1797.” Most came by way of a rough, almost impassable road linking Keene with Jay and Lewis. Benjamin Payne was the first of those pioneers to put down roots in Keene. He emigrated from Keene, NH, by way of a marked tree trail from Westport. In 1860, the Beede Boarding House opened for business and welcomed T.S. Perkins, the first of many artists to arrive at this North Country wilderness and the beginning of a wave of summer visitors. During the latter half of the 19th century, Keene Flats became known as the “Yosemiteof the East”. In 1872 more than 500 guests vacationed here. The first Adirondack Bicycle Club w
Where to Eat in Keene (New York)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Noon Mark Diner
Where to Stay in Keene (New York)
- 🏨AuSable Inn
- 🏨Keene Valley Lodge
- 🏨The Snow Goose
Keene (New York) Travel Guide Sections
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