INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE
Chester, Illinois
HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in Chester listed below at no cost. Spend the day exploring the historic city and be sure to keep an eye out for some familiar faces scattered throughout town!
COHEN MEMORIAL HOME
The Cohen Home is located on a beautiful historical site on Harrison Street overlooking the Mississippi River. Its unusual blue storm windows make it a very visible landmark for boats on the river and travelers approaching the Chester Bridge from Missouri. Built in 1855, it was the home of the William Cohen family who lived there until 1983. The upstairs’ bedrooms contain furnishings and collections from several families of Chester including the Cohen family.
THE SPINACH CAN COLLECTIBLES AND MUSEUM
As the only Popeye collectibles store and museum in America, this small shop located in Downtown Chester will surely bring back memories of the past as you explore. Walk around the front to see original and rare collectibles featuring Popeye, Olive Oyl, Wimpy, Bluto, Swee’Pee, Jeep, and much more. Pick out the perfect unique book, toy, video, postcard, poster, or other memorabilia for someone back home or to keep for yourself. Then head into the back to see some rare and highly sought after Popeye collectibles.
THE COURTHOUSE AND RANDOLPH COUNTY MUSEUM
Explore the history of Randolph County through collections of paintings, articles, photos, and artifacts that depict their past.
WELCOME CENTER
The Chester Welcome Center is located in Segar Park next to the Chester Bridge. It contains restrooms, an information center with displays, and a large deck overlooking the Mississippi River and Missouri Bottoms. The bronze statue of Popeye the Sailor Man has been overlooking the Mississippi River in Segar Park for more than 30 years. This is just one of the many Popeye character statues placed throughout the town.
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