Chester

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.

See

• 1 First Congregational Church, 30 Hillside Road. Historic church and cemetery. (updated May 2019)
• 2 Half Moon Falls, Route 24 at Parker Rd. Small waterfall on the Black River. (updated Nov 2020)
• 3 Cooper Gristmill, 66 Route 24, ☏ +1 908 879 5463, contact@friendsoffosterfieldscoopermill.org. 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. (updated Nov 2020)

Do

• 1 Patriots Path, trailhead at 43 Pleasant Hill Rd (near Black River), ☏ +1 908 879 5100, info@chestertownship.org. A 20-mile (32-km) trail system of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails and green open spaces. (updated Nov 2020)

Buy

• 1 Chester Crafts, Collectibles, and Antiques, 28 Main St, ☏ +1 908 879-2900. (updated Nov 2018)

Eat

• 1 Redwood's Grill & Bar, 459 Main St, ☏ +1 908 879-7909. (updated Nov 2018)

Drink

• 1 Hacklebarney Farms Cider Mill, 104 State Park Rd, ☏ +1 908 879 6593. Th-Su 10AM-5PM, closed M-W. Bakery, farm store, and cider mill. (updated Nov 2020)

Connect

• 1 Chester Library, 250 W Main St, ☏ +1 908 879 7612, contactus@chesterlib.org. M-Sa 10AM-4PM (W to 8PM), closed Su. Chester Library has 15 public computers with internet access and free Wifi. (updated Nov 2020)

Go next

Routes through Chester

Jct N S ← Netcong ←

N  S

→ Bridgewater → Trenton