Kent is a lovely town in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut.
Understand[edit]
Kent is quite upscale, with many large, tasteful mansions and estates on its outskirts. There are many quite old (18th- and early 19th-century), well-kept houses to see. On weekends, many people come by car and motorcycle from the New York City metropolitan area, significantly increasing vehicle and foot traffic in town.
Get in[edit]
By car[edit]
US Route 7 is the major north-south route that goes through the center of town, intersecting with State Route 341, which goes on a meandering path from east to northwest, enabling access from the Metro North train at Wassaic, New York.
By train[edit]
The former train station at Kent has not functioned for a long time. However, the Metro North station at Wassaic, New York enables access from New York City. From Wassaic, you need to take a cab, rent a car, or get someone to pick you up.
By plane[edit]
- Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY, with flights going to Philadelphia, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Detroit. It is about 80 minutes away
- Tweed New Haven Regional Airport in New Haven, with a flight going to Philadelphia. It is about 90 minutes away
- Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, with dozens of flights going worldwide. It is about 100 minutes away
- LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, with dozens of flights going worldwide. It is about 100 minutes away
- JFK Airport in Queens, New York, with dozens of flights going worldwide. It is about 2 hours away
Get around[edit]
The small center of town can be accessed by walking. To go further, you will need at least a bicycle if not a motorized vehicle. You also may be able to rent a canoe or another kind of boat with which to enjoy the Housatonic River.
See[edit]
- The Kent Falls are quite dramatic.
Do[edit]
Buy[edit]
There are antique stores throughout the area.
Eat[edit]
- Fife 'n Drum Restaurant, Inn & Gift Shop, 53 North Main Street, ☏ +1 860-927-3509.
Drink[edit]
Sleep[edit]
Go next[edit]
Routes through Kent |
Pittsfield ← Sharon/Cornwall ← | N S | → New Milford → Danbury |