Kent is a lovely town in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut.
Understand
editKent 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
editBy car
editUS 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
editThe 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
editThe 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
editBuy
editThere are antique stores throughout the area.
Eat
edit- Fife 'n Drum Restaurant, Inn & Gift Shop, 53 North Main Street, ☏ +1 860-927-3509.