LODGING
Hotels, Lodges, Extended Stay
Best Western Reids' Inn
2150 State Street • Chester, IL 62233
618-826-3034
This modern, beautifully decorated hotel features 46 spacious rooms, many of which overlook the pool and wooded grounds. In-room amenities include both high-speed Internet access and wireless Internet access, cable speed channel television with HBO, microwaves, refrigerators, and much more. Additional amenities offered are an outdoor pool, hot tub, indoor whirlpool, exercise facility, coffee in the lobby, newspaper, DVD/VCR and movies rentals, and local calls under 30 minutes. The Reids' Harvest House Smorgasbord Restaurant is on-site. map
Bed & Breakfast, Cabins & Cottages
Stone House (circa 1846)
509 West Harrison • Chester, IL 62233
15 miles located in Chester
618-604-9106
Overlooking the Mississippi River, Stone House is a member of the Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association. With magnificent exposed hand-hewn ceiling beams, deep window seats, and beautiful furnishings, the Stone House is not only a nice place to stay but a nice place to see. Three guest rooms are available. more... mapStone House, The (circa 1846)
509 West Harrison • Chester, IL 62233
618-604-9016
Originally a Presbyterian Church, The Stone House, which sits atop a cliff overlooking the Mississippi River, was converted into a private residence after lightning struck and destroyed the bell tower. The home features beautiful exposed hand-hewn ceiling beams, and deep window seats. It is furnished with pieces collected, from extensive travel in foreign lands. Three guest rooms, a private sitting parlor with a fireplace, three large porches, and two and a half baths are offered. A full breakfast is served daily, in the formal dining room. map
ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Chester Riverfront Mural
1321 Swanwick Street • Chester, IL 62233
618-826-2233
Painted in the 1930s. mapMary's River Covered Bridge
Route 150 • Chester, IL 62233
618-826-5000
One of the few remaining covered bridges in the United States.
Historic Homes & Buildings
Cohen Mansion
537 West Harrison • Chester, IL 62233
618-826-4187
Built in 1855 and is now used as a community center. map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Popeye Statue/Chester Bridge
618-826-2326
Monument dedicated to the creator of Popeye the Sailor Man.
Museums & Galleries
Randolph County Museum and Archives
#1 Taylor Street • Chester, IL 62233
618-826-5000
Built in 1864 is a repository for French-Colonial-era records and special exhibits. map
SPECIALTY SHOPPING
Home Improvement
Stallman True Value Hardware
1300 Swanwick St • Chester, IL 62233-1314
618-826-5061
True Value is your source for hardware and home improvement items. Paints, power tools, and lawn and garden supplies are just some of the thousands of items that can be found to help with your next home project. more... map
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Physical Therapists
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy
2323A Old Plank Road • Chester, IL 62233
618-494-6121
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy® is a full-service physical-therapy provider. Always delivering on our promise of an experience that is unmatched, our programs are all designed so... more...
ORGANIZATIONS
Civic
Chester Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 585 • Chester, IL 62233
618-826-4551

