Location: Kent
Top Things to do in Kent
Top 10 Things to do in Kent, United States
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
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
10. Morrison Gallery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
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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