Chester

When one pictures rural Vermont, the imagination wanders to images of rolling hills, radiantly-hued fall foliage, and charming small towns. Chester, located in the south of the Green Mountain State, delivers on all three fronts. With two nationally designated historic districts, Chester Village and Stone Village, with their evocative old-world architecture in Federal, Colonial and Greek Revival Styles, the town has firmly placed itself on the tourist map. Outdoors enthusiasts, once they have soaked up the area’s period charms, can then head into the wilds and explore the dense woodlands of the nearby Green Mountain National Forest, with over 900 miles of marked trails, including sections of the Long Trail, or hit the ski slopes at resorts such as Okemo. With glamping accommodations ranging from barn conversions to Victorian bed and breakfasts, Chester has everything you need to make your New England vacation complete.