Located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, this town is often referred to as the “elbow” of Cape Cod. Before being incorporated as a town in the early 1700s, Chatham was called Monomoit by the indigenous residents.
Chatham has become a popular seaside vacation destination, and has not lost its small-town charm despite growing to become an upscale resort destination by the sea. It has beautiful white sand beaches with turquoise waters, and a vibrant Main Street that is sure to delight any visitor to Chatham.
The town of Chatham also doubles as a great base for visiting the whole of Cape Cod, and many visitors enjoy Chatham as a needed respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is ideal for families and romantic getaways.
Here is our list of favorite things to do in Chatham, Massachusetts
The 35 Most Popular Things To Do In Chatham, Massachusetts
35. Sipson Island
5.0 (2 reviews)
34. North Monomoy Island
5.0 (2 reviews)
33. Lovers Lake
5.0 (2 reviews)
32. North Beach Island
4.7 (3 reviews)
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Location: Chatham MA
Tel: 469 601 9758
31. Oyster Pond
4.3 (3 reviews)
30. Gallery Antonia
5.0 (5 reviews)
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Location: 1291 Main Street Chatham MA
Tel: 508 469 4020
Web Address: http://galleryantonia.com/
29. White Pond
4.2 (5 reviews)
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28. Monomoy Lighthouse
5.0 (5 reviews)
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Location: Chatham MA
Web Address: http://lighthousefriends.com/light.asp
27. Morris Island
4.8 (6 reviews)
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26. Inman Road Beach
4.2 (6 reviews)
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25. Bucks Pond
5.0 (6 reviews)
24. Goose Pond
4.9 (7 reviews)
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23. Occupy Chatham Shack
4.6 (9 reviews)
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Location: 1 99 Dune Dr Chatham MA
Web Address: https://facebook.com/Occupy-Chatham-South-Beach-1621259181423989/
22. Jacknife Beach
4.5 (12 reviews)
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21. Schoolhouse Pond
4.9 (13 reviews)
20. Harding Beach
4.6 (20 reviews)
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19. Kate Gould Park
4.6 (33 reviews)
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Location: 15 Chatham Bars Ave Chatham MA
Tel: 508 945 5158
Web Address: https://chatham-ma.gov/parks-and-recreation
18. Red River Beach
4.6 (36 reviews)
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17. Chatham Seaside Links
4.5 (51 reviews)
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Location: 209 Seaview Street Chatham MA
Tel: 508 945 4774
Web Address: https://chathamseasidelinks.com/
16. Chatham Railroad Museum
4.6 (64 reviews)
Location: 153 Depot Road Chatham MA
Tel: 508 945 5780
Web Address: http://chathamrailroadmuseum.com/
15. Chase Park
4.6 (69 reviews)
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Location: Cross Street Chatham MA
Web Address: https://chatham-ma.gov/
14. Linnell Landing Beach
4.7 (84 reviews)
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13. Cockle Cove Beach
4.3 (86 reviews)
Web Address: https://chatham-ma.gov/
12. Forest Beach
4.6 (88 reviews)
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Web Address: http://chathaminfo.com/beaches
11. Godfrey Windmill (built 1797)
4.5 (105 reviews)
Location: 125 Shattuck Pl Chatham MA
Tel: 508 945 5175
Web Address: http://chathamwindmill.com/
10. Shark Center Chatham
4.4 (207 reviews)
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Location: 235 Orleans Road North Chatham MA
Tel: 508 348 5901
Web Address: https://atlanticwhiteshark.org/shark-center
9. Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 (504 reviews)
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Location: 30 Wikis Way Chatham MA
Tel: 508 945 0594
Web Address: http://fws.gov/refuge/Monomoy/
Our Top picks
8. Hardings Beach Road
5.0 (2 reviews)
7. Monomoy Island
5.0 (2 reviews)
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6. Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
3.4 (16 reviews)
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Location: Chatham MA
Web Address: http://fws.gov/northeast/monomoy/
5. Atwood Museum
4.9 (54 reviews)
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Location: 347 Streetage Harbor Road Chatham MA
Tel: 508 945 2493
Web Address: http://chathamhistoricalsociety.org/
4. Chatham Marconi Maritime Center
4.7 (107 reviews)
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Location: 847 Orleans Road North Chatham MA
Tel: 508 945 8889
Web Address: http://chathammarconi.org/
3. Ridgevale Beach
4.6 (177 reviews)
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2. Chatham Lighthouse
4.7 (960 reviews)
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Location: 37 Main Street Chatham MA
Tel: 508 945 3830
Web Address: http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php
1. Lighthouse Beach
4.7 (1,081 reviews)
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Web Address: http://lighthouse.cc/chatham/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Chatham, Massachusetts! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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