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Students crossing the street in downtown Kent
Trolley in downtown Kent
Acorn Alley in Downtown Ken
Kent State Hotel
Kent State Arch, View from Downtown Kent

OHIO'S RISING COLLEGE TOWN

There’s plenty to see and do within easy walking distance of the Kent Campus. Follow the Lefton Esplanade to experience a city renaissance of new restaurants and specialty shops that have brought a renewed energy to Kent’s already vibrant downtown.

Explore Downtown Kent

If you are looking for a hot shot of espresso with a pastry, a quick taco or crispy salad for lunch, or a glass of wine over a luxurious dinner with friends or business partners, downtown Kent has it all!

  • There's always something fun happening in Kent! Live music, festivals, comedy shows, college sports & more.

  • From yoga studios, financial institutions, auto care and more, you’ll find everything you need in Kent, Ohio. Kent is a community that thrives on our local businesses.

  • The Summit Street Improvement Project will make significant improvements to a 1-mile stretch of roadway between Loop Road and Lincoln Street.
    Visitor Information

    Â鶹´«Ã½ is ideally situated in Northeast Ohio. Located just six miles off I-76, our campus is easy to find and accessible from neighboring Akron/Canton and Cleveland airports. Kent State's 953 acre campus can also be reached by car, shuttle and public transportation.

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  • A group takes a tour of the new Hillel House near the campus of Â鶹´«Ã½. Hillel is a student and activity center for students of the Jewish Faith.
    Religion

    Stay connected to your faith, with several churches, synagogues, temples and mosques to choose from in and around the Kent area.

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