10 Things to do in Chester That You Shouldn't Miss

October 8, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

Chester is a city in and the county seat of Randolph County, Illinois, United States, on a bluff above the Mississippi River. The population was 8,586 at the 2010 census. It lies 61 miles (98 km) south of St. Louis, Missouri.
Restaurants in Chester

1. Vintage Market

1208 Swanwick St, Chester, IL 62233-1666 +1 618-826-4123 http://www.vintagemarketchester.com
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Vintage Market

Lots of Vintage Treasures. Find the treasure that speaks to your Vintage Soul! Candles, florals, antiques, furniture, quilts, crocks, teapots, glasswares, art, signs, lamps, essential oils, greeting cards, vintage postcards, new retail too!

2. Popeye Museum

1001 State St, Chester, IL 62233-1656 +1 618-826-4567 http://www.chesterill.com
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Popeye Museum

Reviewed By 723leishac - Dunkirk, United States

Great Museum. Lots to look at. The gal inside answered all our questions since the Visitors Center was closed. The owner was very friendly and she gave us an updated map to all the statues in town, also instructions on how to get to the Kaskaskia Bell and some history of Popeye while we were there. Only negative..........they weren't wearing masks so we were just a wee bit uncomfortable.

3. Piney Creek Ravine - State Natural Area

Piney Creek Road, Chester, IL 62233 +1 618-826-2706 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Piney Creek Ravine - State Natural Area

4. Little Mary's River Covered Bridge

3853 Illinois 150, Chester, IL 62233-3209 http://www.chesterill.com/recreation/historical-sites/marys-covered-bridge/
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Little Mary's River Covered Bridge

Reviewed By jonc220 - San Jose, United States

Very picturesque bridge which is part of a picnic area a couple miles outside of town. Easy to get to as it is directly from main road. Went there on a weekday and nobody else was there. Has public bathroom but be aware... the graffiti in the bathrooms is very explicit.

5. Chester Welcome Center

10 By-Pass Road, Chester, IL 62233 +1 618-826-3171 http://www.chesterill.com/about/welcome-center/
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Chester Welcome Center

Reviewed By 723leishac - Dunkirk, United States

The visitor center was closed because of Covid but you can still get your pic with Popeye and step on the deck to see great views of the river and the bridge.

6. Kaskaskia Bell

County Road U Kaskaskia, Chester, IL +1 618-859-3031 http://www.greatriverroad.com/stegen/randattract/kaskbell.htm
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4.0 based on 25 reviews

Kaskaskia Bell

Reviewed By Butterflydays - Cape Girardeau, United States

We took a drive to see the pretty fall colors in the leaves, and ended up in St. Mary's, MO. Just over the bridge and along a country road, we came into the town of Kaskaskia. This is a small town with lots of history. Everything was freshly mowed, so it was very easy walking around. We didn't have an appointment to go inside, but it was still a peaceful little place to visit.

7. Chester Eagles

402 Hacker St, Chester, IL 62233-1034 +1 618-826-3933 https://www.facebook.com/Chester-Eagles-373538420673/
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Chester Eagles

8. Randolph County Courthouse

Downtown Chester, Chester, IL +1 618-826-5000
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

9. Cohen Memorial Home

523 Harrison St, Chester, IL 62233-1936 +1 618-615-1548 https://www.facebook.com/Cohenhome/
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10. Randolph County State Recreation Area

4301 S Lake Drive, Chester, IL 62233 +1 618-826-2706 http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/About/Pages/RandolphCounty.aspx

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