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
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
See
- 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, ✉[email protected]. 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
- 1 Patriots Path, trailhead at 43 Pleasant Hill Rd (near Black River), ☏ 1 908 879 5100, ✉[email protected]. A 20-mile (32-km) trail system of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails and green open spaces.
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Map of Chester (New Jersey)
- 1 Chester Crafts, Collectibles, and Antiques, 28 Main St, ☏ 1 908 879-2900.
Eat
- 1 Redwood's Grill & Bar, 459 Main St, ☏ 1 908 879-7909.
Drink
- 1 Hacklebarney Farms Cider Mill, 104 State Park Rd, ☏ 1 908 879 6593. 10AM-5PM Thu-Sun; Closed Mon-Wed. Bakery, farm store, and cider mill.
Sleep
Connect
- 1 Chester Library, 250 W Main St, ☏ 1 908 879 7612, ✉[email protected]. 10AM-4PM Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat; 10AM-8PM Wed; Closed Sun. Chester Library has 15 public computers with internet access and free Wifi.
Go next
| Routes through Chester |
Jct N S ← Netcong ← | N  S | → Bridgewater → Trenton |