Guidebook for Chester and local area
Drinks & Nightlife
Very close, great beer! Drink and walk home, no driving required.
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The Little House Brewing Co
16 Main StVery close, great beer! Drink and walk home, no driving required.
Pattaconk 1850 Bar & Grille
33 Main StHistoric pub downtown, free popcorn, live music
Food Scene
River Tavern
23 Main StFine dining
Otto
69 Main StGreat pizza
Simon's Marketplace
17 Main StGrano Arso
6 Main StGood Italian food
Closest full grocery store located in adjacent town of Deep River ~10 minute drive.
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Adams Hometown Market
193 Main StClosest full grocery store located in adjacent town of Deep River ~10 minute drive.
Sightseeing
Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State ParkTake the ferry (seasonal) across CT river.
have fun riding on a real steam train, can combine with a river boat cruise of CT river as well.
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad Avehave fun riding on a real steam train, can combine with a river boat cruise of CT river as well.
Parks & Nature
Nice local beach on the lake, about 15 minutes away. Free for our guests, just show your reservation.
Cedar Lake
Nice local beach on the lake, about 15 minutes away. Free for our guests, just show your reservation.
Cockaponset State Forest
Cedar Lake RoadLots of nice hiking options
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdNice State Park beach on the coast.
Nice State Park with cliff jumping for the more daring travelers. Need watercraft to access.
Selden Neck
Nice State Park with cliff jumping for the more daring travelers. Need watercraft to access.
Arts & Culture
Nice artwork of the town and surrounding area. If you are in search of a photographer, ask for Caryn.
Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery
1 Spring StNice artwork of the town and surrounding area. If you are in search of a photographer, ask for Caryn.
Great place to learn about the historic seaport and whaling industry that was prevalent in the North East in the old days. The functional black smith shop was always my favorite attraction as a kid.
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Mystic Seaport station
Great place to learn about the historic seaport and whaling industry that was prevalent in the North East in the old days. The functional black smith shop was always my favorite attraction as a kid.
Chester Historical Society
9 W Main StGood place to learn about history of the town of Chester