Chester, Illinois

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.

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.

THE COURTHOUSE AND RANDOLPH COUNTY MUSEUM

The museum houses permanent displays as well as some artifacts that are temporarily on loan, and it hosts shows and exhibits which showcase specific treasures from the heritage and the long history of Randolph County. In addition, the newly established archives room will enable the museum to properly preserve and store documents, photographs, and other non-displayed artifacts for generations to come. 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.

Chester Premium Experience STE. GENEVIEVE...MISSOURI'S OLDEST EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

STEP BACK INTO TIME INTO THE 18TH CENTURY

You will then arrive at the historic town of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri’s oldest European settlement. Revel at the city’s rustic structures, featuring rare architectural styles that date back as far as 1722, each with a story just waiting to be told. Our guide will provide enlightenment as you are led through town to the Welcome Center. Our visit to the Welcome Center will fill in the gaps of your Ste. Genevieve history knowledge in a friendly, interactive environment.

VISIT A HIDDEN TREASURE

Then tour a historic sanctuary, Ste. Genevieve Church, which is accompanied by a live organ performance by a local organist. Witness the beauty of the ornate stained-glass windows and historic artifacts within the 19th century church.

EXPLORE THE CHARMING ANTIQUITY THAT HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY PRESERVED

The journey continues to the Ste. Genevieve’s historic downtown Landmark District. Here, you’re free to visit any of the shops and art galleries within the French-Creole style buildings that line the streets. But the experience doesn’t stop there. Discover the colonial lifestyle prior to the Louisiana Purchase at the Bolduc House Museum. Watch time turn back as you cross the threshold of this beautiful museum.

HALF-DAY $69

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