Chester
Chester is a borough in Morris County in the Skylands region of New Jersey in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America. It is completely surrounded by Chester Township.
Get in
[edit]Chester is centered at the intersection of Route 206 and Route 24.
From I-287, take the exit for Route 206 North. From I-80, take the exit for Route 206 South.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- 1 First Congregational Church, 30 Hillside Road. Historic church and cemetery.
- 2 Half Moon Falls, Route 24 at Parker Rd. Small waterfall on the Black River.
- 3 Cooper Gristmill, 66 Route 24, ☏ +1 908 879 5463, contact@friendsoffosterfieldscoopermill.org. Cooper Gristmill is a waterpowered mill built in 1760 that still runs today. It uses waterpower from the nearby Black River. There is a visitor center located in the old Cooper house with exhibits about the social, agricultural, and technological aspects of life in the late 19th century and the early 20th century.
Do
[edit]- 1 Patriots Path, trailhead at 43 Pleasant Hill Rd (near Black River), ☏ +1 908 879 5100, info@chestertownship.org. A 20-mile (32-km) trail system of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails and green open spaces.
Buy
[edit]
Map of Chester (New Jersey)
- 1 Chester Crafts, Collectibles, and Antiques, 28 Main St, ☏ +1 908 879-2900.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Redwood's Grill & Bar, 459 Main St, ☏ +1 908 879-7909.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Hacklebarney Farms Cider Mill, 104 State Park Rd, ☏ +1 908 879 6593. Th-Su 10AM-5PM, closed M-W. Bakery, farm store, and cider mill.
Sleep
[edit]Connect
[edit]- 1 Chester Library, 250 W Main St, ☏ +1 908 879 7612, contactus@chesterlib.org. M-Sa 10AM-4PM (W to 8PM), closed Su. Chester Library has 15 public computers with internet access and free Wifi.
Go next
[edit]| Routes through Chester |
| Jct N |
N |
→ Bridgewater → Trenton |