Hockey
Seattle Thunderbirds
Watch the pucks fly
Cheer on the local hockey team right in downtown Kent. The Thunderbirds reached the final championship game in 2021-22. Find more chilly thrills with the Seattle Kraken, the NHL’s newest team, playing at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena.
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Islands
San Juan Islands
Make memories on the water
Soak in the fresh-air therapy of Washington’s islands. The marine breeze on our beloved ferry rides will clear your mind for a slower pace of shopping, organic fare, history and stunning views.
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Nature
Mount Rainier National Park
Drive to paradise
Get up close to the state’s most recognizable peak. Mount Rainier National Park is 14,411 feet of natural wonder: trails, scenic views, snowshoeing, horseback rides and wildlife.
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Day Trip
Seattle
Sparkle in the Emerald City
Don’t miss the quirky landmarks: fish tossing at Pike Place Market, Fremont troll, Museum of Pop Culture, the gum wall, the underground tour, the once-futuristic Space Needle. Count the coffee shops along the way.
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Live Entertainment
accesso ShoWare Center
Stage a night out
Choose from top-notch concerts, family shows and cultural programs that fill the ShoWare calendar. Affordable prices and close-up seats offer fans a memorable experience for Seattle Thunderbirds hockey and Tacoma Stars soccer matches.
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Seattle Sports
Sporting Events
See your favorite pro teams
Catch the action of Seattle’s big-league sports teams. Football, baseball, soccer, hockey and women’s basketball games are all a short train trip or bus ride from Kent.
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Wine/Beer
Woodinville Wine Country
Raise a glass
Wander Woodinville Wine Country, about 30 minutes from Kent. Four districts are home to 120 wineries, supplied by grapes that thrive in Washington’s climate. If wine’s not your thing, the districts include craft breweries, cideries and distilleries.
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Day Trip
Tacoma
Meet the art and the animals
Join the culture club in the Tacoma Museum District, with six museums within walking distance. Enjoy live music when national tours stop at the Tacoma Dome. Scenery surrounds visitors from the waterfront to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.
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Biking
Kent Valley Loop Trails
Refresh with a trek on the trails
Grab comfy shoes and spend 20 minutes or a couple hours exploring this scenic trail system. Bike, walk or jog the paved routes along grassy fields, picnic areas, downtown access and the Green River.
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Make Kent Your Basecamp
Fun day trips await in any direction: water, mountains and landmarks you’ve always wanted for a selfie.
Looking to Venture Farther from Basecamp? Easy.
Kent is less than three hours north of Portland and three hours south of the Canadian border.
From Kent to...
- Seattle
35 minutes - Mount Rainier National Park
1.5 hours - Portland, OR
2.75 hours - Vancouver, BC
3 hours
- Tri-Cities
3.5 hours - Coeur d’Alene, ID
5 hours - San Francisco, CA
13.5 hours
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Hot Diggity Kent! These Dogs are Worth the Trip
Kent is known for its global dining scene. But honestly, don’t you sometimes crave a good ol’ hot dog? Kent is your place for that, too (plus, a deal on hot dogs if you read this blog to the end). Skooder’s Hot Dog Co. serves all-beef and veggie franks with traditional and unique toppings. The steamed hot dogs, friendly service …