Attractions
Chakana Sky Alpacas
Chakana Sky Alpacas is a small but mighty alpaca farm. Farm visits are free of charge, by appointment, or scheduled event. "Pacatique", our farm store, is stocked with cozy alpaca goodies. Family & kid-friendly. Please, no pets in farm area.
36A Turkey Hill Rd.
(860) 204-1646
Chester Museum at the Mill/Chester Historical Society
Two floors of exhibits at a historic mill site with waterfall. Discover how Chester lived and prospered by utilizing natural resources, evolving technologies, and ingenuity.
9 West Main Street
(860) 526-5781
Chester - Hadlyme Ferry
Selden III, a ferry that crosses the scenic Connecticut River near Gillette Castle State Park, carries 8 to 9 cars per trip. The trip is approximately 5 minutes and is ADA compliant.
Access from Rte. 148.
Dates of Operation: Apr. 1-Nov. 30
(860) 526-9347
Chester Public Library
Reference questions, internet access, good reads, and interesting movies in this century-old small library with helpful librarians.
21 West Main Street
(860) 526-0018
Chasing Squirrels
Chester Airport
Open cockpit biplane rides over the lower Connecticut River Valley, weather permitting. Flight school, charters available.
61 Winthrop Road
(860) 526-4321, (800) 752-6371
The Chester Meetinghouse
In March 1972, the Old Town Hall was listed on the National Register for Historic Sites. Since that time the Meeting House has been used extensively for town meetings and public hearings, the Historical Society-sponsored Robbie Collomore Music Series, theatrical performances of the Meeting House Players, and much more.
4 Liberty Street
The Wish Booth
CLOSED TEMPORARILY
This functional art installation, created by local artists Christopher Owens and Caryn Paradis, The Wish Booth was built from all recycled materials by Christopher and installed in the Village to co-inside with the star-lighting on Dec 2nd. We invite you to step inside and make a wish to the universe!