town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Kent is a lovely town in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut.
Kent is quite upscale, with many large, tasteful mansions and estates on its outskirts. There are many quite old (18th- and early 19th-century), well-kept houses to see. On weekends, many people come by car and motorcycle from the New York City metropolitan area, significantly increasing vehicle and foot traffic in town.
US Route 7 is the major north-south route that goes through the center of town, intersecting with State Route 341, which goes on a meandering path from east to northwest, enabling access from the Metro North train at Wassaic, New York.
The former train station at Kent has not functioned for a long time. However, the Metro North station at Wassaic, New York enables access from New York City. From Wassaic, you need to take a cab, rent a car, or get someone to pick you up.
The small center of town can be accessed by walking. To go further, you will need at least a bicycle if not a motorized vehicle. You also may be able to rent a canoe or another kind of boat with which to enjoy the Housatonic River.
There are antique stores throughout the area.
| Routes through Kent |
| Pittsfield ← Sharon/Cornwall ← | N  S |
→ New Milford → Danbury |