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Kent CT wins Yankee Magazine Best Place for Leaf Peeping! Kent beat out Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts for the best place for leaf peeping in New England. No surprise to me or to many who live in the area. Lower Litchfield County is full of eye candy, and the small town of Kent, CT is no exception!

According to Yankee Magazine, it is not just about the trees, it is an overall viewpoint. I already knew there was much to see and do in Kent, the center of Kent is full of wonderful little stores, antique shops, great restaurants. The Appalachian Trail runs through Kent, making it a great place to hike. The Housatonic River cuts through Kent, CT, perfect for fishing, kayaking, canoeing. Route 7 wanders through Kent, CT providing some of the best eye candy going.

If you are looking for a place to leaf peep this year, come to Kent, CT. Enjoy the view, hang out downtown and shop, catch a bite to eat. I know I will be there with my camera, how about you? After all, Yankee Magazine says

Kent, CT is the best place to leaf peep, and so do we!

Kent, Connecticut, living and playing in beautiful Kent, CT.

I love to go to Kent, CT. Take a drive up Route 7 North from New Milford, it will take you right into the heart of Kent, CT. Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Berkshires, Kent, CT is a place you shouldn't miss! But first, don't forget to stop and check out the covered bridge over the Housatonic River at Bulls Bridge. Stop and take a bit of a stroll through the paths above the Housatonic River or just sit and enjoy the view! And if you are hungry, try one of my favorite restaurants in the area, Bulls Bridge Inn. (My favorite meal is to ask for their crab cake appetizers as an entree, and hit their salad bar, the best I have ever had!)

Downtown Kent, CT is wonderful. Filled with boutique shops, you will find that special one-of-a-kind gift, or something special for yourself to remember your trip by. One of my favorite shops is Foreign Cargo The Gallery Upstairs. I am always fascinated by what I find there, and so is anyone who is the recipient of a gift purchased there! There are many more shops in Kent, this is just my favorite. If you go there, I am sure you will have a hard time choosing your favorite place!

The famous Kent Film Festival happens right here, April 22-April 25, 2010, as well as the Litchfield Jazz Festival. The Kent Art Association is alive and well, walking through town you can't help but notice how important art is to this small community.

Homes for sale in Kent, CT range from modest to fantastic estates, the last large sale in Kent, CT was recorded at 8.5 million dollars! Kent, CT has historically been a favorite second home market for folks in New York City. Kent, CT is located directly on Route 7, borders New York State, is moments from a Metro-North Train, Harlem Valley Line, or can be reached by taking New York 22 into Route 55 in Connecticut. Kent has a population of approximately 3000 people, and just about 48 squire miles. Many old farms still dot the countryside, making for a wonderful landscape.

The Appalachian Trail runs through Kent, Ct. You can see hikers wandering into Kent to replenish their supplies as they continue on the Trail. Macedonia Brook State Park is located in Kent, Ct, a beautiful place to spend an afternoon or camp overnight.

Kent School and South Kent School are long standing educational centers in this community. Both private schools are world renowned and are an integral part of this community. The town belongs to Region 1 School District, the children who attend public schools in Kent will attend Kent Center School through 8th grade, then go on to Housatonic Valley Regional High in Falls Village, CT.

If you are thinking about moving to Kent, CT, give me a call or drop me an email. I would be happy to discuss your options! Come and enjoy Kent, CT and all it has to offer! A drive through, a great shopping day, dinner out, then consider a move to Kent, CT!

Looking for something to do this weekend? How about the Kent Film Festival! Running from March 26th thru March 29th, independent films and documentaries will be showcased. The films will be run all thru the day and night.

Come and enjoy the festival, come and enjoy the town of Kent. For more information, including how to purchase tickets, what films are showcased, where to stay, etc, please visit The Kent Films Festival.

Kent is a beautiful town located 15 minutes north of New Milford on Rte. 7. With so much to see and do, from a wide variety of local shops and artisans, fine restaurants, to the many hiking trails, Kent is a destination you will certainly want put on your list!. Kent is also a favorite for the weekend crowd, an easy 90 minute commute to New York City, and 15 minutes from the train station.

For more information, give me a call at 203.460.1775, or drop me an email to andrea@andreaswiedler.com. I would be most happy to give you more information on Kent and the surrounding areas!