With just four days to go, I wanted to share a bit more about Chester.

The Chester Town hosts a fairly informative (but rarely updated) town site. Visit it here.

A good local spot is MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub. Alan, the owner, appears to be legitimately Scottish with a brogue. They have great beer and cider on tap, indoor/outdoor dining, an a friendly multi-generational atmosphere. You can read a review here.

"The Pub" is easy to find on Chester's Main Street, located near St. Joseph's Catholic Church. St. Joe's has a 10:30am Sunday Mass.

If you'd rather attend a Unitarian Universalist service, our church service begins at the First Unitarian Parish of Chester 9:30am. Chris will be attending the service, and I am sure he'd welcome the company :)

The Heritage Bakery and Deli, on Rt. 103, is a bit pricey... but they do have scrumptious baked goods and good coffee. Their website is here.

My Dad has requested information for the "best local bookstore." My favorite is Misty Valley Books, located right on the Chester Town Green. The Green has great shopping, including a wonderful celtic silver and giftshop and two bookstores. Misty Valley is the larger of the two locally owned shops. Their hours are Saturday 10 am -5 pm and Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Their website is here.

A quick drive away, Springfield has the best local diner. The Springfield Royal Diner is a tasty spot, but Chris and I can only vouch for breakfast. They have a good, quick breakfast... including a mostly authentic biscuits and gravy. Chris enjoys their feta and spinach omlettes. You can view their menu and hours here.

Springfield also has a few tasty pizzareias. If you want a hearty meal, however, we'd direct you to Penelope's and McKinley's. On Main Street, they have recently opened after a devastating fire. Penelope's (upstairs) and McKinley's (the pub downstairs) are both local favorites. We'd advise you to avoid the 56 Main Street restaurant; they are tasty, but overpriced.

Most of the larger restaurants, chain shopping, and 24-hour pharmacies are located a thirty minute ride away in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. West Leb, a quick drive from our apartment, is a tax-free shopping oasis. It is a bit of an industrial eyesore, but well appreciated and useful.

Any other destinations you'd like to learn more about? Let us know!