Secret #1
Kent is a Foodie Favorite
Bring your appetite to Kent and use the Kent Food Trails as your guide to the robust food scene. Check out the six themed food trails for global cuisine, kid-friendly kitchens, the buzzworthy breakfast trail and more. Kent is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the U.S. Sample more of the authentic fare from Indian to Italian, Korean to Cajun, when you book an overnight stay.
Secret #2
Kent is an Outdoors Escape
Make time to enjoy the outdoors when you visit Kent. Lakes and rivers are minutes away for kayaking, boating, swimming and fishing. Scenic, paved trails welcome you for a family stroll or a miles-long bike ride. Mini golf, go-karts and pickleball offer spirited fun year-round. And don’t miss the parks if you come with kids — various playgrounds feature a giant board game, a Mount Rainier climbing structure and zipline, and a space theme with a lunar rover.
Secret #3
Kent is a Shopping Gem
Buckle up for a shopping adventure that spans the globe, opens your mind and goes back in time. In Kent you’ll find international markets with handmade dresses, area rugs and specialty foods. Downtown favorites include a shop with gemstones and sound bathing, across the street from a store chock-full of retro favorites. At the open-air Kent Station shopping center, you can find trending clothes and gifts, grab a bite and see a movie.
Secret #4
Kent is a Hockey Town
Turn up the volume on fun at a Seattle Thunderbirds hockey game. From October through March, Kent becomes a hockey town that loudly supports the local team at accesso ShoWare Center. The young Western Hockey League players always deliver a fast-paced, exciting game. Extend your enthusiasm with an overnight stay with time for pickleball, ice skating, concerts, go-karts and happy hour specials.
Credits: Halestorm concert photo – David Conger / accesso ShoWare Center; hockey photos and video – Brian Liesse and the Seattle Thunderbirds