The town was also home to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane.

The western half contains Macedonia Brook State Park, the Schaghticoke Indian Reservation, and a section of the Appalachian Trail.

Macedonia Brook State Park was first opened in 1918 with a donation of 1,552 acres (628 hectares) from the White Memorial Foundation of Litchfield.

Besides the pure beauty of Appalachia, the park also boasts extensive trails, campgrounds, a venue for large group picnics, a small hilltop lake, and the park's namesake, Macedonia Brook.

The falls are fed by wetlands which are located in Warren, and empties into the Housatonic River, which is directly across the highway from the park.

Swimming was at one time allowed along the entire length of the falls, but due to a number of serious accidents, and large-scale damage to the natural environment, all of the area along the water above the bottom level is now closed by state law.

George Washington crossed the Housatonic River near the site of the present bridge in 1781.

Built in 1842 by architect Ithiel Town, this single-lane covered bridge features a lattice truss design.

A non-profit museum dedicated to preserving and restoring antique machinery and educating the public on Connecticut's industrial and agricultural history.

[5] One notable exhibit is its 3 ft (914 mm) narrow-gauge[6] railroad, which features an operating steam locomotive.

The Northwestern Connecticut Transit District (NWCTD) operates a dial-a-ride public bus service in Kent and surrounding towns.