Top 10 Things to do in Kent, United States

January 27, 2018 Florencio Paulino

Kent is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, alongside the border with New York. The population was 2,858 at the 2000 census. The town is home to three boarding schools: South Kent School, Kent School and The Marvelwood School. The Schaghticoke Indian Reservation is also located within town borders.
Restaurants in Kent

1. Kent Falls State Park

Route 7, Kent, CT +1 860-927-3238
Excellent
52%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 273 reviews

Kent Falls State Park

Reviewed By fotogirl - on the go

We drove this stretch of Highway 7 to reach Kent Falls before sunset. The drive is so beautiful. We drove this in October, during the fall colors. We ended up passing through Bulls Bridge and the cute town of Kent. We will definitely stop and walk the town next time. The falls is right off the highway and within view from the parking lot! You can hike all the way up (cemented stairs with various lookout platforms).

There is a red covered bridge you go through. It’s very cute and picturesque!

We caught it off season, so free parking.

2. West Cornwall Covered Bridge

Route 128, West Cornwall, CT
Excellent
69%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 72 reviews

West Cornwall Covered Bridge

Reviewed By benton2569 - Willington, Connecticut

Worth any diversion from your itinerary if you are in the area. Its a beautiful one lane covered bridge over the Housatonic (sp?) River. One the West Cornwall size there is a small parking area and very nice viewing parks on either side of the bridge.

Its very quaint and felt like a throw back I time. So glad we took the time to explore!

3. Hopkins Vineyard

25 Hopkins Rd, New Preston, CT 06777-1015 +1 860-868-7954
Excellent
46%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 120 reviews

Hopkins Vineyard

Reviewed By Nsobiepan

My husband and I came here for wine tasting, which did not disappoint. A great selection of wines to try, including some sweet wines. The location is stunning between the mountains and lake, can't beat it! The employees are very well informed about the wine. Beautiful way to spend the day!

4. Bull's Bridge

Route 7, Kent, CT
Excellent
51%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 93 reviews

Bull's Bridge

Reviewed By BCR37 - Brewster, New York

Delicious varied menu with Nice selections and specials to choose from. Also ncluded is salad bar items with delicious choices of breads. Must try the honey mustard dressing.. Enjoyed delicious grilled chicken with fetticcine alfredo

5. Lake Waramaug

New Preston, CT +1 860-868-0220
Excellent
45%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 65 reviews

Lake Waramaug

Connecticut's second largest natural lake.

Reviewed By VikiBoyko - Stamford

Beautiful sunny fall day to capture the colors of the trees reflected in the lake. So beautiful!! The beach is small but pleasant. Not so easy to walk around the lake but plenty joggers and cyclists enjoying. Easy jaunt to Hopkins winery from here.

6. Connecticut Antique Machinery

Route 7, Kent, CT 06757 +1 860-927-0050
Excellent
72%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Connecticut Antique Machinery

Reviewed By smo1 - marstons mills,ma

I am a machinery buff, and the variety of old steam engines, natural(underground)gas driven was delightful. Power units big and small all working and staffed with informative, knowledgeable volunteers. A piece of our very important past comes alive here, and you can can feel the passion and pride of all those who make this possible.

7. Macedonia Brook State Park

Kent, Kent, CT 06757 +1 860-424-3200
Excellent
46%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
7%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Macedonia Brook State Park

Reviewed By Film G - Aurora

This rustic spot near fashionable Kent and Sharon Connecticut sports numerous trails, several of which are rugged. (Blue and White trails) Very much off the beaten path, there is some camping, and an actual trout stream. Seldom visited, you will feel very much alone in this bucolic park.

8. Bicycle Tour Company

9 Bridge St, Kent, CT 06757-1319 +1 888-711-5368
Excellent
100%
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5 based on 12 reviews

Bicycle Tour Company

Bicycle Tours and Rentals: We do everything but pedal your bike! Routes for all ability levels. Families, Friends, Corporate Groups, Camps, Schools, Team Building, Bonding, Weddings, Birthdays.

Reviewed By albertstarkesq - Princeton, New Jersey

When my friend heard I was looking for a biking experience, she recommended the Bicycle Tour Company. It's director, Sal, customized a two-day tour of the path George Washington's troops took from Bowman's Hill in beautiful Bucks County, to Trenton, Princeton and Morristown. Everything, the...MoreCycling with friends and the entire family, thanks for the insiders Tour of Trenton!

9. House of Books

10 N Main St, Kent, CT 06757-1511 +1 860-927-4104
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

House of Books

House of Books is a charming, upscale bookshop in a historic building in beautiful Kent. We offer a full selection of books on all subjects. Featuring: Quality literature, books on art, history and politics, biographies, fiction A vault filled with children’s books. Cards, music and gifts for the discerning reader. We’re on the Appalachian Trail and specialize in maps, trail guides, books on local

Reviewed By peacefullpete - Connecticut

The House of Books is a great little book store in the center of Kent. Good selection of current best sellers. Great children section also, Friendly staff. Happy reading. Pete

8 Old Barn Rd, Kent, CT 06757-1737 +1 860-927-4501
Excellent
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5 based on 6 reviews

Morrison Gallery

Morrison Gallery is a contemporary art gallery specializing in modern and contemporary art as well as monumental sculpture in Kent, Connecticut.

Reviewed By Glad2BDone - Nassau, New Providence Island

If you are interested in excellent contemporary art, either for viewing or for purchasing, this gallery is a must-see. For one thing, it is a huge space, very interestingly laid out (not just a big box), and there is also an enormous amount of unhung inventory downstairs. There are sculptures and constructions as well as paintings, although paintings (many of which are quite large) make up the bulk of the artwork. I myself have just arranged to purchase an oil painting that I found downstairs, and Owner/Curator Billy Morrison has been very accommodating in terms of payment arrangements. Kent has suddenly become even more attractive than it was in terms of being a destination. Now if only a restaurant of the same character and quality as the dearly-departed Belgique could be lured into town, Kent would really be cooking with gas. (Yes, it's an old expression, but then I'm an old person!)

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