While Keene is in a rural location, it is minutes away from restaurants and shopping, and for the more adventurous, arts and culture, nature, or culinary excursions, are all found in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

• Dallas/Fort Worth and Beyond
• Visit Dallas

Nature & Adventure

It’s not just cactus and tumbleweeds! Texas has beautiful lakes, rivers, and parks, and the DFW area is known for its adventurous spirit and nature conservation. Check out the zoos, biking and hiking trails, and water sports all available nearby.

• Fort Worth Zoo
• Dallas Zoo
• Dinosaur Valley State Park
• Cleburne State Park
• DynoRock Rock Climbing
• Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
• Lake Whitney

Arts & Culture

Rural in location, sophisticated in spirit. Southwestern’s proximity to the cultural life of Dallas and Fort Worth allows students to enjoy world-class performances and exhibits.

• Plaza Theater Company
• Kimball Art Museum
• Bass Performance Hall
• Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
• Fort Worth Museum Omni Theater
• Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
• Dallas Museum of Art