Downtown Kent has seen many changes over the last several years as it has come into its own as a college town. What was once known as a place for bars and Halloween has transformed into a hotspot for food, shopping and entertainment. While some think that Kent State students can’t truly experience downtown until they are 21, there are many things to do and places to go downtown during a student’s freshman year. Go to pages 4 an 6 for the rest of the list.

Although Kent doesn’t have a mall, there are a variety of local shops in Kent selling everything from books to musical instruments to clothes to yoga mats. Skip a couple of Chipotle burritos to save some money and explore what these downtown shops have to offer.

blue: A Goodwill Boutique 

Upscale clothing with retail prices

118 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 

(330) 677-2525

goodwillakron.org/shop/blue

Hours: 10 a.m. –  8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

Campus Book and Supply

Get textbooks and Kent State apparel for cheaper than at the university bookstore

112 S. Lincoln St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-1400

campusbookonline.com/kent/home.aspx

Hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday

Carnaby Street Style 

Affordable European-inspired clothing

100 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-2992

carnabystreetstyle.com

Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

City Bank Antiques 

Antiques including furniture, watches, jewelry and pottery

115 S. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-1479

citybankantiques.com

Hours: Varies

The Dragonfly 

Embroidery on T-shirts, bags and other fabrics; good for getting Greek letters

164 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677- 1088

thedragonflyshop.com

Hours: Varies

The Empire of Magical Thought

Henna, tarot readings, crystals and more

135 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 968-4946

empirekent.com

Hours: Varies

The Exchange

Your go-to stop for old video games, CDs, DVDs or records

407 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-4470

theexchange.com

Hours: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday

The Fashion School Store

Student-designed garments sold in a lab for fashion students

201 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-2419

fashionschool.kent.edu/fsstore

Hours: Varies

Figleaf Boutique 

Trendy women’s clothes and accessories

138 E. Main St. #101, Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 676-1906

figleafboutique.com/Default.asp

Hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday

Gracylane 

Local boutique with designer brands, including Vera Bradley and Alex and Ani

100 E. Erie St. Suite , Kent, Ohio 44240 

(330) 676-6700

collegetownkent.com/shop/gracy-lane/

Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

International Home Markets

Sells a variety of international foods, including Asian, Indo-Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern, to help international students feel at home

154 E. Main St. Suite D, Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 474-5750

homemarketsksu.wordpress.com

Hours: 12:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday

Kent Central Gateway Footwear 

Men’s and women’s shoes, including boots, sandals, and athletic and dress shoes

201 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 968- 4544

kcgfootwear.com

Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

Kent Cycle

The place to go if you need a new bike or the one you have needs fixed

115 Lake St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-0600

kentcycle.com

Hours:10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday

Kent Natural Foods Co-op

Local, organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, bread and other food items

151 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-2878

kentnaturalfoods.org

Hours: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Sunday

Last Exit Books

Large selection of used books, buys and sells books, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs and records

124 E. Main St. Suite 3, Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-4499

www.facebook.com/pages/Last-Exit-Books/155861637773651?sk=info

Hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday (doesn’t buy books on Sundays)

McKay Bricker Framing and Black Squirrel Gifts

Variety of gifts related to Kent and Kent State, as well as a picture frame store

141 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-5058

mckaybricker.com

Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

Off the Wagon

Eclectic, random novelty and gag gifts that are perfect for that one person you don’t know what to get 

152 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 474-1330

offthewagonshop.com

Hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday

One Love Yoga and Boutique 

A place for a workout, shopping and a smoothie

295 S. Water St. Suite 108, Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 842-7228

oneloveyogakent.com

Hours: 8 a.m. – 9 .m. Monday/Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday

Silver & Scents

Sells Peruvian art, textiles, jewelry and crystals

154 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 474-5751

Hours: varies

Standing Rock Jewelers

The place to go if you’re looking for new jewelry or need your existing pieces, including watches, repaired

164 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 474-5755

standingrock-jewelers.com

Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday

UniversiTees

Wide array of Kent State apparel and gifts, including 2 for $22 T-shirts

100 E. Erie St., Suite 118, Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-3131

universitees.com/index.cfm

Hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

Wild Earth Outfitters

Hiking, camping and traveling gear

175 E. Erie St. #101, Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 677-1948

wildearthoutfitters.com

Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

Woodsy’s Music

Sells musical instruments and sheet music, as well as offers lessons to learn new instruments

135 S. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240

330-673-1525

woodsysmusic.com

Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday 

The Works

Unique items including jewelry, clothing and home decor

130 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240

(330) 673-6373

Hours: varies

Contact Emily Mills at [email protected] and Elizabeth Randolph at [email protected].