	The city of Kent, WA is just seven miles from SeaTac International Airport and 19 mi. form downtown Seattle. Kent, Washington is centrally located in the Seattle Metropolitan area halfway between Seattle and Tacoma. It is at the heart of the Green River Valley with beautiful views of Mount Rainier. To reach Kent, WA take Interstate-5 Exit 149 then travel east for 3.5 miles on WA-516. History Originally a major grower of hops and berries, Kent was named after Kent County the English hops growing center. After the hops crops were destroyed by disease in 1895, area farmers turned to dairy and produce. Once known as the “Lettuce Capital of the World” and also where the first can of Carnation Milk was produced, Kent has a rich agricultural history. In 1965 The Boeing company put a plant in Kent helping to boost the manufacturing industry in Kent. Today Kent has a diverse business base including retail stores, corporate offices, warehouse, industrial and manufacturing companies. For more information visit The Kent Historical Society & Museum 855 E. Smith St, Kent, WA 98030 (253)854-4330 http://www.kenthistory.com/

Area Attractions Kent Station This new urban village opened in November of 2005. Kent Station is a 470,000 square foot retail, entertainment and residential project with a 30,000 square foot civic plaza for festivals, concerts and other events. In it’s first phase it will open restaurants such as The Ram, and Duke’s Chowder House, retail stores like Journey’s, Zumiez and PacSun, a branch of the Green River Community College and an AMC 14-screen theatre. For more information visit their website: http://www.kentstation.com/index.html
The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum The nation’s only powerboat racing museum opened in 1983 in Kent. It houses an extensive collection of photos, trophies, books, articles, and other memorabilia from the sport of hydroplane racing. They have vintage race films dating back to the 1940’s. Visit the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum 5917 South 196^th Street; Kent, WA 98032 Phone: (206) 764-9453 http://www.thunderboats.org/
	The Outdoors Duwamish-Green River Trail Comprised of over 10 miles of trails that also connect to the Interurban Trail for a total of 30 miles of trails. This beautiful trail leads you from North Green River Park or Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent, to Fort Dent Park in Tukwila, Auburn Narrows Park, or into West Seattle. The Green River Natural Resource Area This project transformed an old sewage lagoon system into a combined wetland and stormwater detention facility. This 304-acre site holds a diverse wildlife habitat, including some 165 bird and 53 mammal species. The adjoining public park and trail system make this one of the largest man-made multi-use wildlife refuges in the country. Beautiful nature walks, wildlife viewing towers, and a bike path along the west and south of the site are both educational and recreational. Visit their website
Kent Chamber of Commerce Visitor information http://www.kentchamber.com

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