“ In the tiny town of Chester, Vermont — population 3,144 — you can leisurely stroll through vintage barns and shops selling country furniture, hooked rugs, woodenware, textiles, collectibles, jewelry and coins. The Stone House Antique Center features more than 90 dealers in nearly 20,000 square-feet of space. ”

“ Beyond the village border, you’ll pass historic Chester Depot before straying into deep countryside. Pavement morphs into dirt (the Green Mountain State is home to more dirt roads than paved), and suddenly it feels as though you’re stepping off the map into uncharted Vermont. Red barns sprout up, ubiquitous as milkweed in late summer, along with enough winding stone walls to defend a medieval village. ”

“ We discovered the pretty little town of Chester by accident on our way to Okemo Mountain Resort. It’s tucked into the southeast corner of Vermont, where three branches of the Williams River meet, surrounded by rolling farmlands and Green Mountain peaks. Chester, Vermont has two historic districts, which should put it on the map for history and architecture buffs. The Stone Village Historic District has 10 beautiful Greek Revival buildings, made of stone from local quarries. A few blocks away is the Chester Village Historic District, with a mix of significant Victorian and Federal-style buildings, now housing a cluster of shops and inns. ”