Chester Welcome Center
The Chester Welcome Center is located adjacent to the Chester Bridge on a bluff above the Mississippi River. A Lewis and Clark marker with history about Lewis and Clark and their voyage of discovery is located on the grounds. The deck of the Welcome Center provides an amazing view of the river and bridge. It is a very good place to get information about local attractions and to take a break when you’re on your journey.
Southern Illinois was a crucial part of Lewis and Clark’s trip to the West. Since Illinois was the frontier during the age of Lewis and Clark, it was the last place they could recruit men and purchase supplies for the trip west. No one in the Eastern United States had any idea what to expect past the Mississippi, so Lewis and Clark made preparations in Southern Illinois. Visitors to Chester can explore the rich history of the Corps of Discovery before continuing west along The Lewis and Clark Trail.
Chester Welcome Center, 10 Bridge Bypass Rd, Chester, IL 62233, USA
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Chester Welcome Center, Bridge Bypass Road, Chester, IL, USA
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Segar Memorial Park
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General History Outdoor Experiences
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Frederick Weistar House Historic Site, Chestnut Street, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 0.28 mi (straight line)
Randolph County IL Courthouse, West Taylor Street, Chester, Illinois, USA
Distance: 0.32 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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St. Nicholas Landmark, Ferry Street, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 0.41 mi (straight line)
Cohen Memorial Home, Harrison Street, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 0.60 mi (straight line)
822 Swanwick St, Chester, IL 62233, USA
Distance: 0.65 mi (straight line)
Spinach Can Collectibles, State Street, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 0.76 mi (straight line)
217 Opdyke Street, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 0.80 mi (straight line)
174 MO-51, Perryville, MO 63775, USA
Distance: 0.80 mi (straight line)
Kaskaskia Bell State Historic Site (Liberty Bell of the West), 1st Street, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 4.55 mi (straight line)
203 1st St, Chester, IL 62233
Distance: 4.58 mi (straight line)
Mary's River Covered Bridge, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 4.78 mi (straight line)
Turkey Bluffs State Fish and Wildlife Area, South Lake Drive, Chester, IL, USA
Distance: 4.92 mi (straight line)
Pierre Menard Home State Historic Site, Kaskaskia Street, Ellis Grove, IL, USA
Distance: 5.56 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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4372 Park Rd, Ellis Grove, IL 62241, USA
Distance: 6.00 mi (straight line)
LC Features Forts RV and Camping
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