Chester Center, ConnecticutHadlyme Ferry Historic DistrictEagle Landing State ParkCenterbrook MeetinghouseThe PreserveHaddam Meadows State ParkMachimoodus State Park
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Chester Center

Chester Center is a town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region district, Connecticut, United States of about 1,558 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit: 48 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 churches and 21 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hadlyme Ferry Historic District, Gillette Castle State Park and Eagle Landing State Park.

41.4013° N, 72.4527° WPop. 1,558

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km151
Must-see295
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Hadlyme Ferry Historic District, heritage site near Chester Center
Must-see

Hadlyme Ferry Historic District

Heritage site · 4 km

Gillette Castle State Park, nature spot near Chester Center
Must-see

Gillette Castle State Park

Nature spot · 4 km

Eagle Landing State Park, park near Chester Center
Must-see

Eagle Landing State Park

Park · 7 km

Places near Chester Center by type

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One day from Chester Center

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:15 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chester Center
  2. Haddam Meadows State Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Eagle Landing State Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Gillette Castle State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Centerbrook Meetinghousechurch · 30 min
  6. The Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Chester Center
Today’s loopChester CenterStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chester Center?

Hadlyme Ferry Historic District (heritage site, about 4 km), Gillette Castle State Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Eagle Landing State Park (park, about 7 km), Centerbrook Meetinghouse (church, about 8 km), Brainard Homestead State Park (nature spot, about 9 km), Essex Park (park, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chester Center?

151 places on Spotwander: 48 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 museums, 16 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Chester Center?

Gillette Castle State Park, about 4 km by road; Brainard Homestead State Park (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Chester Center?

Centerbrook Meetinghouse, about 8 km by road; Saint Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chester Center?

Start in Chester Center, visit Haddam Meadows State Park, then Eagle Landing State Park, then Gillette Castle State Park, then Centerbrook Meetinghouse, then The Preserve, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.