The Top 15 Attractions around Chester
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Chester. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Chester is a region where 15
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Virginia Capital Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
This is a great bike path connecting Jamestown and Richmond. It follows the Scenic Route 5 for 52 miles (83 km), passing through more than 400 years of history.
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Pocahontas State Park
Highlight • Forest
Pocahontas State Park is a great green space close to Richmond. The park is a popular spot for biking, hiking and swimming. There are picnic areas and restrooms in the park.
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Beaver Lake
Highlight • Lake
A small lake with docks for fishing and wildlife viewing. Aquatic vegetation such as lily pads typically grows densely around the shore.
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Dutch Gap Conservancy Trail and Barge Graveyard
Highlight • Trail
Nearby is a collection of wrecked boats known as the Barge Graveyard. These barges and tugboats were used to harvest and transport sand and gravel, which was mined by private …
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Swift Creek Lake Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
A bridge crosses the 156-acre reservoir that retains Swift Creek and provides paddling and fishing opportunities as well as pleasant scenery for hiking and habitat for herons, kingfishers, ospreys, eagles, turtles, and many other species.
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