- The list below includes 140 free or cheap things to do in or near Chester, New Jersey, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Farms & Ranches, Music Venue and Art Gallery.
- From Black River County Park to Chubb Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Morristown, Edison, West Orange and New Brunswick.
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Guests sample up to five varietals from this family winery before taking home their very own souvenir wine glass and bottle of vino
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Situated on 560 acres, Black River County Park is home to Bamboo Brook Education Center, Willowwood Arboretum, Cooper Mill and the Elizabeth Kay Environmental Center. It features 9.2 miles of hiking trails and can be used for fishing and birding.
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Known as the busiest park in the township, Chubb Park offers over 85 acres of sports and leisure amenities. The park includes multiple picnic areas, a tennis court, multiple athletic fields, children's playground, ice rink and nature pond and more.
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Spanning 223-acres of land, the Kay Environmental Center is a leisure park that features numerous gardens, a visitors center, trails, and restrooms. The park also has meeting rooms that are available for gatherings or events.
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Originally known as Merchiston Farm, the Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center features 100 acres of fields, woods, and gardens. There is a historical site on the premises, as well as a network of trails.
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Fresh produce, seasonal plants, tailgate markets, and baked goods are available at the Stony Hill Gardens & Farm Market. A Maze Fun Park also allows children and families to explore corn mazes, rope mazes, and gemstone mining in addition to picking their own pumpkins, apples, and Christmas trees.
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Featuring an early mill from the 1700s, Cooper Gristmill is a historic building with several exhibits relevant to the mining in the town's past. It is is surrounded by several trails that visitors can hike through.
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Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill is a farm and bakery specializing in cider products. Although the bakery is the main attraction, the farm also hosts a variety of events, such as a corn maze, pumpkin picking, and a cider making demonstration.
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A variety of activities is offered at Alstede Farms which serves as a sustainable organic farm that covers roughly 600 acres. Visitors are able to take tours of the farms, taste products, purchase fresh produce and specialty food items,and even pick their own produce if desired.
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270 Route 206 South, Chester, NJ 07930
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The Streets of Chester Shopping Center offers a variety of shops to choose from, as well as a great place to walk and browse through the many bargains. Store categories include cosmetics, fashion, stationary, jewelry, health, and more.
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Riamede Farm features a 35-acre orchard where visitors can pick their own apples. They have a variety of different trees, and apples are within reach of children. They also feature a pumpkin patch where visitors can cut their own pumpkins.