From one-of-a-kind museums to miles of biking trails and aisles of retail treasures at local shops, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a day in Kent. If you have a few hours, we have some great suggestions for day tripping fun.
Shop Hopping
With high-end retail, thrift-store treasures and unique collectibles, Kent provides a full day of shopping fun.
- Start your day in historic downtown Kent. Breakfast with the locals at Maggie’s on Meeker.
- Kent is a thrifting and antiquing paradise, offering everything from designer bags and clothing to gently used items and unique collectibles.
- You’ll find one-of-a-kind retail and specialty shops. Stop by Altha’s Louisiana Cajun Seasonings and Spices for everything you need to make the perfect étoufée, or shop a great selection of creative games and toys at Kent Teaching and Toys.
Urban Biking Adventure
Bring your bike and plan to hit miles of trails, all within the Kent city limits. Don’t let the city part fool you. The mostly flat, paved trails will take you through Kent’s scenic parks, along rivers and past public art.
- Kent Valley Loop Trails offers several options. If you want to soar through it all, opt for the 13-mile Eagle Loop. Start at Van Doren’s Landing Park.
- A side trip to replenish electrolytes will be in order. Put down your kickstand at Airways Brewing for a locally brewed pint.
A Day At The Museums
Sure, D.C. has the Smithsonian, but there’s a lot to learn and see in Kent. Spend the day at three unique museums that offer up history, hydroplanes and handcrafted pickleball paddles that launched the sport in the 1960s.
- Kent’s history is as rich as the Green River Valley soil. In fact, lettuce was such a big deal they threw a huge party every year to celebrate it. That’s just a taste of what you’ll learn at the Greater Kent Historical Society Museum.
- After your visit: Ponder the demise of hops farming over a pint of craft beer at The AC Tavern. The AC has 15 taps to taste from, along with a menu teeming with creative gourmet hot dogs.