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Review:
Set on the hilly banks of the Connecticut River, the town of Chester is the perfect destination for anyone longing for a taste of rural New England.
It was first settled in 1692, and although it has a rich and interesting history, it offers plenty of 21st-century comforts as well; its rambling Main Street is lined with handsome 19th-century buildings that house boutique shops, fine dining restaurants, and impressive art galleries.
On the way out of town, consider stopping to visit the animals at Chakana Sky Alpacas, take a ride on the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, and tour the medieval-style fortress in Gillette Castle State Park.
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