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Chester Is One Of New Jersey's Top Charming Small Towns: Report
According to a WorldAtlas ranking, Chester Township is one of the most charming small towns in New Jersey.
CHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Chester Township is one of the most charming small towns in New Jersey, according to a report by WorldAtlas.
"Around 64 kilometers from New York City, Chester Township is a beautiful small town with a timeless feel to it," the report said.
The town of just under 8,000 people is picturesque, with a patchwork of Victorian-era homes and estates. The township has preserved several farmland areas in order to promote locally grown foods and protect their historical significance.
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Chester has a number of beautiful natural park reserves for visitors to enjoy, including the 85-acre Chubb Park and the 890-acre Hacklebarney State Park, where fishing, hiking, biking and skating are popular winter activities.
"With its combination of unique architecture and various natural parks and agricultural farms, Chester Township is a beautiful place for a weekend stay in the Garden State," the report said.
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Also named on the list were:
- Cape May
- Frenchtown
- Lambertville
- Allentown
- Spring Lake
- Deal
- Allenhurst
- Princeton
- Collingswood
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