Relax, Taste and Experience: Isn’t it Time to Get Away?

If your new year’s resolution is to experience more, make a point to get away to Kent, Washington.

Winter is a great time to get away, overnight or over the weekend. What are your travel goals? Are you looking for a spot to pause and relax? Or is your focus on food? No matter what you’re seeking, we have solutions to help you keep your resolutions. Meet your travel goals with a getaway in Kent.

Relax more

From a warm spa experience to a brisk kayak adventure on one of the region’s most scenic urban lakes, Kent is your key to soaking up some serious relaxation this winter.

If your idea of relaxing is getting big dose of nature, take to a lake or hit the trails in Kent.

  • Bike, walk or jog for miles via the Kent Valley Loop Trails and connect with other regional trails. Learn more about trails in Kent.
  • Soak it all up at Lake Meridian Park. Launch a kayak, cast a fishing line, walk the scenic shore, or just gaze across the water and take in stunning views of Mount Rainier.

If your idea of relaxing is, well…relaxing, Kent is the spot to make that happen.

Eat globally

If you’re looking for a culinary experience, you’ll find a vast menu of global restaurants in Kent. It’s no wonder. Kent is a community rich in international culture and diversity, where nearly 140 languages are spoken.

  • Explore your options from Kent’s East Hill to historic downtown and beyond, including Banyan Tree at Kent Station, featuring traditional Thai dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Other popular spots are Asadero Sinaloa (wood-fired Sonoran beef), Curry and Kebab (Indian), and Fil Cuisine (Vietnamese).
  • Visit the Great Wall Shopping Mall to browse the largest Asian grocer in the U.S. and sample fare from several Asian eateries.

Ready to commit? Enter to win a weekend getaway

Commit to getting away this winter. Enter to win one of two overnight stay packages for two in Kent. It’s a great way to make your new year’s resolution stick. And if you’re one of the first 50 people to enter, you’ll receive a complimentary luggage tag.

There’s a whole lot to discover and experience in Kent. Find out more about things to do, places to eat and where to stay.