6 days in Chester & Hot Springs Itinerary

Chester is a city in and the county seat of Randolph County, Illinois, United States, on a bluff above the Mississippi River. To see reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Chester trip app.

New York City to Chester is an approximately 14-hour car ride. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Chester. Traveling from New York City in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Chester, with lows of 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Hot Springs.

Hot Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bath County, Virginia, United States. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park and Falls of Hills Creek. Get outdoors at Cascades Golf Course at The Homestead and Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. When in Hot Springs, make a side trip to see Blue Bend Recreation Area in White Sulphur Springs, approximately White Sulphur Springs away. There's still lots to do: tee off at Homestead Old Course, indulge in some personalized pampering at Stone Mountain Massage, explore the activities along Jackson River, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Homestead Ski Area.

For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Hot Springs tour itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Chester to Hot Springs. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Chester to Hot Springs. When traveling from Chester in October, plan for a bit cooler days in Hot Springs, with highs around 59°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 45°F. On the 1st (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.