Our third postcard has travelled to KENT!
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| Location of the US |
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| Location of Kent in the US. Wikipedia |
The map is not wrong, the Kent will talk about belongs to Washington State in the United States of America.
WHERE IS KENT?
Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. Kent is in the heart of the White River Valley. It is located 29 kilometres south of Seattle and 29 kilometres northeast of Tacoma. Kent's population is 92,000, which makes it the sixth largest city in the state and third largest in the county.
KENT IS FAMOUS FOR…
Kent is the fourth largest manufacturing and distribution center in the United States. It has a vibrant and diverse economy; it is home to over 4,500 companies, including Boeing Defense, and approximately 78,000 jobs.
PLACES TO VISIT
Centennial Center Gallery
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| Centennial Center Gallery during the Blue Earth exhibit, © Benjamin Drummond. |
Kent’s largest gallery displays works of art from local and regional visual artists.
Kent’s parks
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| Kent Parks. I love Kent |
Kent's park system includes 73 parks, playfields, skateparks and picnic areas. They offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, classes, services and facilities for all ages.
Farmers’ Market
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| Farmers' Market. I love Kent |
Farmers’ Market is located at one of Kent’s Parks, “The Town Square Plaza” and opens each Saturday from 9am to 2pm June through September. It offers seasonal fruit, vegetables and flowers.
Kent Historical Museum
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| Kent Historical Museum. Active Rain |
This museum promotes the study, preservation and dissemination of knowledge about Kent history. Its permanent exhibition includes a farming and agriculture display, kitchen and household chores displays, and the community room, showcasing Kent history.
LIFESTYLE
Named one of the "Best Places to Live" by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, Kent is a culturally rich destination with award-winning parks and great schools, making it a fantastic place to live in the heart of the Green River Valley.
In the video below you can see some locals explaining what the Kent area has to offer!
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ReplyDeleteMost people ignore there is a city called Kent in the US :-)
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