Location: Chester
Top Things to do in Chester
10 Things to do in Chester That You Shouldn't Miss
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
4. Little Mary's River Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
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
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4.0 based on 25 reviews
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
8. Randolph County Courthouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Cohen Memorial Home
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
