Chester, Vermont

Chester is famous for its "stone village", listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This section of the town is located along Vermont Route 103 in North Chester, across the Williams River from Chester Center. It is known for the many houses made of local granite, and is a popular tourist destination. Visitors enjoy the quaint shops on The Green in this lovely small town. It is surprising for a town this small to have two historic districts. Chester is proximate to several ski areas including Okemo, Mount Snow, and Killington. There are two local facilities which offer horseback riding, sleigh, and wagon rides:  Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort Stables in nearby Plymouth and Cavendish. Chester is named after George Augustus Frederick, the Earl of Chester and the eldest son of King George III.