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Alternative names: Founded: 1682 (342 years ago)Population: 34.1 thous.Area: 6.01 mi²Elevation: 36 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°51'19"N, 75°22'1"W
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Chester Top Attractions

Chester Attractions - What to See and Explore

Chester offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Subaru Park, Upland Baptist Church, Harrah's Philadelphia, Commodore Barry Bridge. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • talen energy stadium chester
    Arenas and stadiums • Football • Sport

    Subaru Park

    Subaru Park is a soccer-specific stadium located in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, next to the Commodore Barry Bridge on the waterfront along the Delaware River. The venue is home to the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.

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    Church

    Upland Baptist Church

    Upland Baptist Church is a Baptist church built in 1851 in Upland Borough, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States.

  • harrahs philadelphia chester
    Gambling • Racetrack • Casino

    Harrah's Philadelphia

    Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack is a harness racing track and casino on the Chester, Pennsylvania waterfront. It is owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment.

  • commodore barry bridge chester
    Bridge

    Commodore Barry Bridge

    The Commodore Barry Bridge is a cantilever bridge that spans the Delaware River from Chester, Pennsylvania to Bridgeport, in Logan Township, New Jersey. It is named after the American Revolutionary War hero and Philadelphia resident John Barry.

  • asbury ame church chester
    Church • Academy Hill

    Asbury AME Church

    Asbury AME Church is an African Methodist Episcopal Church founded in 1845 in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the second African Methodist Episcopal church founded in Chester behind the Union African Methodist Church in 1832.

  • eddystone chester
    Area • Crum Lynne

    Eddystone

    Eddystone is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,410 at the 2010 census.

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    Harbor • Crum Lynne

    Port of Chester

    The Port of Chester is an American port on the west bank of the Delaware River in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Centered around Chester it ranges into Marcus Hook to the south and Eddystone to the north. It is part of the Delaware Valley port complex and lies between the Port of Wilmington and the Port of Philadelphia.

  • caleb pusey house chester
    Museum • History museum

    Caleb Pusey House

    The Caleb Pusey House, built in 1683 in Upland, Pennsylvania, is the second oldest English house in Pennsylvania open to the public. Built in a vernacular English yeoman's style, it is the only remaining house where William Penn is known to have visited.

  • chester rural cemetery
    Cemetery

    Chester Rural Cemetery

    Chester Rural Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery founded in March 1863 in Chester, Pennsylvania. Some of the first burials were Civil War soldiers, both Union and Confederate, who died at the government hospital located at the nearby building which became the Crozer Theological Seminary.

  • william penn landing site chester
    Memorial

    William Penn Landing Site

    The monument at the William Penn Landing Site in Chester, Pennsylvania marks the spot of the first landing of William Penn on the territory of Pennsylvania, on October 28 or 29, 1682.

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    Observatories and planetariums • Academy Hill

    Widener University Observatory

    The Widener University Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Widener University, but donated by NASA. It is located in Kirkbride Hall on Widener's main campus in Chester, Pennsylvania. The observatory is intended for student use and research within the physics and astronomy department.

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    39°51'21"N • 75°22'17"W

    Crozer Theological Seminary

    The Crozer Theological Seminary was a multi-denominational seminary located in Upland, Pennsylvania. The school succeeded a Normal School established at the site in 1858 by the wealthy textile manufacturer John Price Crozer.

  • old main and chemistry building chester
    39°51'42"N • 75°21'19"W

    Old Main and Chemistry Building

    Old Main and Chemistry Building are two, connected, historic buildings built in 1867 and 1883 located on the campus of Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania.

  • delaware county national bank chester
    39°50'49"N • 75°21'34"W

    Delaware County National Bank

    Delaware County National Bank is a historic bank building in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is located at the southwest corner of 3rd Street and Avenue of the States adjacent to the Old St. Paul's Church burial ground.

  • lamokin tower chester location map
    39°50'36"N • 75°22'26"W

    Lamokin Tower

    Lamokin Tower was a closed interlocking tower of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Chester, Pennsylvania. It was located along the northwest corner of the Lloyd Street Bridge over the Amtrak Northeast Corridor and SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line.

  • george k crozer mansion chester
    39°51'19"N • 75°23'16"W

    George K. Crozer Mansion

    George K. Crozer Mansion, also known as Netherleigh, was a historic mansion located at Upland, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was an Italianate style mansion built in 1869. The mansion was destroyed by fire in June 1990, and subsequently demolished. George K.

  • widener university chester
    Universities and schools • Academy Hill

    Widener University

    Widener University is a private university in Chester, Pennsylvania. The university has three other campuses: two in Pennsylvania and one in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Day trips

Chester – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Chester, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Philadelphia), Walnut Street (Philadelphia), Independence Hall (Philadelphia).

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    Famed art museum with classic pieces

    Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

    The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an iconic institution nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. Known for its impressive facade and sweeping steps - made famous by Sylvester Stallone's triumphant run in the movie "Rocky" - the museum is a beacon of culture...

  • walnut street philadelphia12 milesNE
    Street, Shopping, Shopping district

    Walnut Street, Philadelphia

    Walnut Street in Philadelphia is a bustling shopping district that serves as a premier destination for both locals and tourists seeking a high-quality retail experience. This vibrant thoroughfare boasts an eclectic mix of stores, ranging from high-end boutiques...

  • independence hall philadelphia13 milesNE
    , Museum, History museum

    Independence Hall, Philadelphia

    Independence Hall, nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's historic district, stands as a timeless monument to the birth of the United States. This Georgian-style structure, completed in 1753, served as the meeting place where the Founding Fathers debated and adopted...

  • barnes foundation philadelphia13 milesNE
    World-class art exhibits

    Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia

    Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Barnes Foundation stands as a testament to the vision of Dr. Albert C. Barnes, showcasing one of the world's greatest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modernist paintings.

  • please touch museum philadelphia12 milesNE
    Museum, Specialty museum

    Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia

    The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia is a vibrant and interactive institution dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing opportunities for learning through play. This unique museum, designed specifically for children aged seven and younger, is housed...

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Best Time To Visit Chester

Learn when is the best time to travel to Chester weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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March is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, May, June and July.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and October. Most of it rains in May, July, August and September.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Chester?

The top attractions to visit in Chester are:

What is the best time to visit Chester?

March is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April, May, June and July. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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