- Our list of the best things to do in Kent, Connecticut, features the top 164 nearby activities — including 72 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Kent, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Kent, CT , followed by 152 popular activities in nearby cities, including Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Danbury, Torrington, New Milford, Millbrook, Litchfield, Woodbury, Southbury, Goshen, Carmel, Rhinebeck, Sharon, Norfolk, Washington Depot, Mashantucket, New Hartford, Washington, Winsted, Waterbury and Bolton Landing
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Visitors to Kent Falls State Park enjoy hiking, biking, picnicking and other fun outdoor pursuits. Park entrance is free, but guests must pay to park between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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Hikers love Bull's Bridge in Kent, Connecticut. This rustic covered bridge crosses the Connecticut River and is part of several hiking trails, including the monumental Appalachian Trail and several shorter, easier paths.
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The Morrison Gallery is an art gallery that displays the works of Robert Lenz, Billy Martin, Karen Petersen, and Tim Prentice. The gallery is best known for the Sculpture on 7 themed works.
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One of the state's most unusual museums, Connecticut Antique Machinery is an indoor-outdoor institution featuring refurbished farm equipment and factory appliances. It is a favorite destination among lovers of antiques and technology.
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Home of the Blue Trail, Macedonia Brook State Park is popular with hikers and backpackers. This locale is also equipped with numerous camping sites and with water access, provides for recreational stream fishing.
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Heron American Craft Gallery is a shop with all kinds of handmade art gifts including jewelry, pottery, clothing and toys. It also serves as a gallery with the range of items on display from glass and sculptures to prints.
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The Sloane-Stanley Museum & Kent Furnace is a historical museum that displays a large variety of early American tools. The museum is also home to the Kent Furnace, which is a historic furnace that began producing pig iron in 1826.
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31 Kent Cornwall Road, Kent, CT 6757
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In dedication of the artist, author, illustrator, and collector, the Eric Sloane Museum & Kent Iron Furnace features Sloane’s collection of hand tools and a replica of his studio. The granite blast Kent Iron Furnace resides on the museum property.
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Featuring the work of a local artist, Alison Palmer Studio displays pieces made from clay, stone, an paper-mache. The artists hosts community classes for pottery that teaches visitors how to wheel throw.
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Decorated with the work of regional artists, PS Gallery features a mix of contemporary and traditional paintings, pottery, and crafts to view. These paintings cover everything from portraits to landscapes.