Located in the heart of the beautiful Connecticut River Valley, Chester makes the perfect New England getaway. The picturesque village center is bursting with lively art galleries, shops, and restaurants. And if you’re feeling active, you can always bike through the Cockaponset State Forest, swim at Cedar Lake or take a tour of the Chester Museum at The Mill. Or cross the Connecticut River to visit historic Gillette Castle on a ferry service that has been operating since 1769.

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