The city of Kent, WA is just seven miles from SeaTac International Airport and 19 mi. form downtown Seattle. Kent, Washington is centrally located in the Seattle Metropolitan area halfway between Seattle and Tacoma. It is at the heart of the Green River Valley with beautiful views of Mount Rainier.

To reach Kent, WA take Interstate-5 Exit 149 then travel east for 3.5 miles on WA-516.

History

Originally a major grower of hops and berries, Kent was named after Kent County the English hops growing center. After the hops crops were destroyed by disease in 1895, area farmers turned to dairy and produce. Once known as the “Lettuce Capital of the World” and also where the first can of Carnation Milk was produced, Kent has a rich agricultural history. In 1965 The Boeing company put a plant in Kent helping to boost the manufacturing industry in Kent. Today Kent has a diverse business base including retail stores, corporate offices, warehouse, industrial and manufacturing companies.

For more information visit

The Kent Historical Society & Museum

855 E. Smith St, Kent, WA 98030

(253)854-4330

http://www.kenthistory.com/

Area Attractions

Kent Station

This new urban village opened in November of 2005. Kent Station is a 470,000 square foot retail, entertainment and residential project with a 30,000 square foot civic plaza for festivals, concerts and other events. In it’s first phase it will open restaurants such as The Ram, and Duke’s Chowder House, retail stores like Journey’s, Zumiez and PacSun, a branch of the Green River Community College and an AMC 14-screen theatre. For more information visit their website:

http://www.kentstation.com/index.html

The Outdoors

Duwamish-Green River Trail

Comprised of over 10 miles of trails that also connect to the Interurban Trail for a total of 30 miles of trails. This beautiful trail leads you from North Green River Park or Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent, to Fort Dent Park in Tukwila, Auburn Narrows Park, or into West Seattle.

The Green River Natural Resource Area

This project transformed an old sewage lagoon system into a combined wetland and stormwater detention facility. This 304-acre site holds a diverse wildlife habitat, including some 165 bird and 53 mammal species. The adjoining public park and trail system make this one of the largest man-made multi-use wildlife refuges in the country. Beautiful nature walks, wildlife viewing towers, and a bike path along the west and south of the site are both educational and recreational.

Visit their website

Recommended Attractions

Antiques
See listed antiques below
Gift Shops
See listed gift shops below
Attractions

Museums
Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum 5917 South 196^th Street; Kent, WA 98032 Phone: (206) 764-9453 http://www.thunderboats.org/ The nation’s only powerboat racing museum opened in 1983 in Kent. It houses an extensive collection of photos, trophies, books, articles, and other memorabilia from the sport of hydroplane racing. They have vintage race films dating back to the 1940’s. Visit the
Parks & Gardens

Visitor Information
Kent Chamber of Commerce 524 W Meeker Street Suite 1 Kent, WA 98032 253-854-1770 http://www.kentchamber.com	City of Kent, WA 220 Fourth Avenue S Kent, WA 98032 253-856-5200 http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited nor recommend listed establishments

Antiques

Whimsical Whites – 2583-520-0230

20224 108^th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031

Art Galleries

Great Wall Art Gallery – 425-251-6200

18230 E Valley Hwy, Kent, WA 98032

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

American Charm – 253-850-7350 - http://americancharminc.com/

317 W Meeker St, Kent, WA 98032

Bella Home & Garden – 253-850-6912

417 Ramsay Way Ste 102, Kent, WA 98032

By the Red Barn – 253-854-7375 - http://bytheredbarn.com/

27761 108^th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98032

Golf

City of Kent Riverbend Golf Course – 253-854-3673 - Visit the web site

2019 W Meeker St, Kent, WA 98032

Museums

Parks/Gardens

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts – 253-859-4413

25810 104^th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98032

Renaissance Yarn – 253-852-9276 - http://www.renaissanceyarns.com/

207 E Meeker St, Kent, WA 98032

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Waxen Art – 253-520-2625 - http://www.waxenart.com/store/

438 Ramsay Way, Kent, WA 98032

Theatres/Performing Arts

AMC Movie Theaters at Kent Station – 253-850-2684 - Visit the web site

426 Ramsay Way, Kent, WA 98032

Tours/Charters

Wine/Spirits

Castle Bridge Winery – 425-251-0983 - http://www.castlebridgewinery.com/

7645 S 180^th St, Kent, WA 98032

The Grape Adventure – 253-631-8400 - http://www.thegrapeadventure.com/

12930 SE Kent-Kangley Rd, Kent, WA 98030

Nardone Wines – 253-395-4285 - http://www.nardonewine.com/

8637 S 212^th St, Kent, WA 98031

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