CT Town Makes National List For Its Stunning Main Street

PROVINCETOWN, MA — Does the explosion of online retail and the spread of the big-box stores have you down? Main Street USA — where you could get everything you need — may not have the cultural capital it once did, but there are still plenty of places around the country where you can find that quaint, old-fashioned feel.

With that in mind, Reader's Digest "traveled to the farthest corners of the map to find the most beautiful main streets in America." These streets are lined with historic buildings, cozy cafés and local boutiques, promising plenty of character for visitors.

And one of the "20 Most Beautiful Main Streets in America" is right here in Connecticut. The publication selected Kent as one of the finest, with references to a certain TV show associated with the Nutmeg State.

Here's what Reader's Digest had to say about Kent: "One of the many towns that has been compared to Stars Hollow, from the 'Gilmore Girls,' is Kent, Connecticut. It has the same charming, small-town appeal, including locally owned stores and town events and festivals. Twinkly lights wrap around charming inns and shops on Kent’s beautiful main streets, lending a cozy New England vibe."

Perhaps it's not surprising that New England — a region consistently hailed for the charms of its towns — is well-represented on the list. Other regional representatives included Provincetown, Massachusetts; Bath, Maine, and Woodstock, Vermont.

Check out the full list at Reader's Digest.

Learn more about Kent by clicking here.

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