If your summer travel traditions need a refresh, consider the unexpected fun of Kent, Washington!
Whether you’re visiting with your family, your partner or your besties, Kent is full of ways to make this summer memorable.
Here are tips to launch your trip to Kent, Washington:
For Families
Sliding, skating, building, snacking … your family will find lots to do in Kent.
- Explore Kent’s parks with unique features: space-themed Kherson Park, with a lunar rover replica and mission control panel; West Fenwick Park, with a life-size “Slides and Climbers” playground modeled after a board game; and Van Doren’s Landing Park, centered around a Mount Rainier climbing structure.
- Cool off at the Town Square Plaza splash park or lace up the skates at Kent Valley Ice Centre.
- Add to your LEGO collection with a stop at Bricks & Wheels.
- Grab a bite and don’t worry about spills at kid-friendly restaurants like Mary’s Fine Foods, Family Drive-in and Sweet Notes Café.
For Couples
Revel in the famous Pacific Northwest's fresh air and scenery on your couple’s escape to Kent.
- Ride bikes or stroll the scenic, paved local trails. Five Kent Loop Trails offer various in-town entry points. For a longer ride, jump on the 20-mile Green River Trail.
- Choose your cruising speed: Bring your kayak for a leisurely outing at Lake Meridian Park. Or take a speedy spin in the go-karts at Pacific Grand Prix Motorsports Park.
- Explore the Kent Food Trails for all the global flavors of Kent’s restaurant scene. Some favorites include Iron Pot Korean cuisine, Byblos Mediterranean Market, Restaurant and Deli or Asadero Mexican Prime & Waygu Steakhouse.
For Besties
Wherever your friends are coming from, Kent is a convenient meeting place for fun.
- Wear comfy shoes for a shopping tour of Kent’s walkable downtown. Unexpected finds fill the shelves at Moore Than Rocks, Retro Emporium, Kent Station and Public Halal Market.
- Lean into Kent’s agricultural history with a stop at the Carpinito Brothers farm stand for just-picked produce or cheerful sunflowers.
- Toast your friendship with drinks and dinner at Agave Cocina and Cantina, The Harp Bar and Restaurant or Airways Brewing’s Bistro & Beer Garden.
Check out the events calendar for all the fun summer activities for families, couples and besties happening in Kent!
And to make sure you have time to explore everything fun in Kent, book an overnight stay at one of the city’s convenient hotels.