. 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/

Recommended Lodging

Resorts
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Hotels
See listed hotels below	*Holiday Inn* 22318 84^th Ave S Kent, WA 98032 Visit their website. This 125 room hotel features high speed internet, free parking, and a restaurant next door which serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and provides room service. Amenities include an outdoor pool, whirlpool, on-site fitness center, coffee makers and complimentary breakfast.
Hotels – Limited services (no room service)
*Best Western Plaza by the Green* 24415 Rusell Road Kent, WA 98032 www.plazabythegreen.com This 97 room hotel is located on the Riverbend Golf Course. Amenities include free high speed Internet access, parking, continental breakfast, shuttle service to the airport and local attractions, an exercise room, sauna and spa. Pets are not welcome.	*Comfort Inn Kent* 22311 84^th Ave S Kent, WA 98032 Phone: 253-872-2211 Visit their website. This is a pet friendly establishment. A complimentary continental breakfast, indoor heated pool and hot tub and exercise room are available. Rooms have computer hook-ups, Hi-speed Web access, coffee makers, microwaves and refrigerators.
Suites
*Hawthorn Suites* 6329 S 212^th St Kent, WA 98032 253-395-3800 http://www.kenthawthorn.com/ This is a deluxe apartment-style hotel featuring large rooms with fully equipped kitchens and fireplaces. Amenities include complimentary hot breakfast buffet, wireless high-speed internet connection, free parking, shuttle, outdoor pool and hot tub, tennis court, and an exercise room.	*Kent-Ramada Inn* 25100 74^th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 Phone: 253-520-6670 Visit their website. This hotel features spacious rooms and business suites, in room coffee makers, a deluxe complimentary continental breakfast, sauna, whirlpool, an exercise room and free parking. Small pets are allowed.
*Towne Place Suites by Marriott* 18123 72^nd Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 Phone: 253-796-6000 Visit their website. All rooms have fully equipped kitchens and complimentary high speed internet access. Amenities include free parking, continental breakfast, outdoor pool, whirlpool, and on-site fitness center. Pets are allowed.
Motels
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Bed & Breakfasts
See listed bed & breakfasts below	*Victorian Garden* *1888 Bed & Breakfast* 9621 South 200^th St. Kent, WA 98031 Phone: 253-850-1776 http://www.victoriangardensbandb.com/ Enjoy elegant accommodations in a lovely Victorian home complete with pampering.

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