Things to see and do in and around Chester...

The Vermont
you’ve been
hoping to
find,
now a little
bit greener!

The Park Light Inn Vermont Green Hotel, is perfect for families, couples and other guests looking to experience the beauty and fun of Vermont. Whether you're an active traveler or a hopeless romantic, there's sure to be something for you to do. Families can even book all five guestrooms for a memorable family reunion at one of Vermont's premier bed-and-breakfast destinations. Best of all, Chester and the southern Vermont area offer year-round activities. Here is just a small sample of activities in and around Chester Village. Check our Local Shops, Activities and Dining pages for more information or simply call or email your innkeepers, at 888-875-4417.


the four-season guide
to Chester Village

Click any one of the photos below for Park
Light Inn seasonal packages


Springtime renewal

Spring is a perfect time to get to know Vermont without the crowds; flowers blooming, warm sunshine and a feeling of rejuvenation and rebirth is in the air. It is a perfect time to explore new challenges, get a taste Vermont's award winning New England cusine and explore our beautiful historic towns and landscapes.

  • Hike Lost Mine Trail
  • Picnic at a nearby State Park
  • Fly-Fishing w/ lessons
  • Visit our famed galleries, antique shops and museums
  • Scenic Adventure Tours
  • Golfing
  • Kayaking or Canoeing
  • White Water Rafting
  • Explore Vermont's breathtaking wildlife and nature w/ Eco-tours
  • Revive romance with a rejuvenating getaway to Vermont
  • Visit a Vermont Sugar House during annual Maple Open House Weekend.

Vibrant Fall Foliage

There is more to Chester than just breathtaking fall foliage; the village home to one of the states prestigious top 10 fall Events; the annual Crafts Fair, displaying hundreds of unique and original works by crafters. Scenic rail tours depart from historic Chester Depot daily during season.

The Park Light Inn offers countless Vermont fall foliage tours and packages, your innkeepers recommend booking early for best selection

  • Apple Picking
  • Chester Craft Fair
  • Hunting
  • Hayrides
  • Leaf Peeping
  • Pumpkin Patches
  • Church Suppers
  • Hiking
  • Wagon Rides
  • Caving
  • Visit Covered Bridges
  • Motorcycling
  • Walking Tours
  • Theatre
  • Antiques Week
  • Vermont State Fair
  • Scenic Tours
  • Visit a working Farm

Breathtaking Summer Sunshine

Summer time is the most popular season for Vermont Vacation Getaway packages. Simply click the photos above to view the Park Light Inn's vast assortment of both guided and self guided tours. Family fun never ends in Vermont, explore our many farms, parks, recreational facilities and more, then find a tranquil respite back at the inn...

explore
scenic
Vermont with
one of our self

guided
tours!

  • Mountain Biking, Boating, Canoeing and Kayaking
  • Fishing, Fly Fishing
  • Horseback Riding
  • Bromley Fun Zone - Vermont's family fun park
  • Antiques / Gallery Shows
  • Golfing & golf lessons
  • Indoor & Outdoor Theatre
  • Visit a working Vermont farm or cheese factory
  • Outdoor Concert Series
  • Climbing & orienteering

 

Glorious Winter

  • Skiing at Okemo, Killington, Pico Magic, Ascutney or Bromley Mountains
  • Snowmobile Tours
  • Sleigh Rides
  • Tubing and Sledding
  • Ice Skating
  • Snow Tubing
  • Select and cut down your own family Christmas tree
  • Snowshoeing
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Snowkiting
  • Ice Climbing & caving
  • Antiquing & shopping
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Wonderland romance getaway packages

 
 

Vermont winters are enchanting, with unforgettable scenery and activities for all levels of enthusiasts. From a romantic dinner by a crackling fire, to a gentle stroll on the carefully groomed snowshoeing trails, and all the way to braving the challenges of ice climbing or extreme snowmobiling, there is something for everyone at every budget. Chester village is host to yet another top 10 event, the Chester Overture to Christmas— a quarter century old annual celebration

 
     
 

Beautiful scenes included on this page offer just a taste of what you will find in picturesque Chester Vermont and our wonderful neighboring villages Grafton and Bellows Falls Vermont.

 
     
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Vermont Chamber of Commerce American Hotel & Lodging Association
The Park Light Inn   ·   232 Depot Street   ·   Chester, VT 05143   ·   Phone (802) 875-4417   ·   Toll-Free. (888) 875-4417