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Chatham

Chatham is at the "elbow" of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, and includes the villages of North Chatham, South Chatham and West Chatham. Its beautiful beaches, harbors, coastal scenes and its interesting village shops make it a popular day-trip destination as well as a top-notch vacation area.

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Do
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Eat
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Buy
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27 places

  1. Eat

    Chatham Fish & Lobster Co.

    Great place to enjoy lunch/dinner: lobster rolls, hamburgers, fried seafood, sandwiches/wraps, salads, and daily specials.

    9AM-6PM daily

  2. See

    Chatham Light

    This lighthouse is situated on the largest beach in Chatham, with clean sand stretching for miles and views of the Atlantic Ocean. You can still see seals from here and the water is safe to swim. Busy parking lot, and the beach overlook has a 30 minute limit.

  3. Eat

    Chatham Pier Fish Market

    Watch fishermen unload your dinner just minutes before it arrives on your plate.

    10AM-8PM daily in season

  4. See

    Godfrey Windmill

    Chatham Windmill, historic Chatham Grist Mill

    Built in C1797, the historic Godfrey Windmill was fully restored in 2009-12 so that it can once again grind grain just as it did in the 18th and 19th centuries. The mill is open for guided tours during the summer months. On special Grinding Days, the mill is set in operation and grinds corn. For more information about tour dates and times, special events, and detailed directions, please visit the mill's website.

    Mon Wed Fri 10AM-3PM Jul-AugFree, donations welcomed

  5. Eat

    The Blue Coral

    A seafood restaurant that is eclectic, fun, and charming, and very family friendly. If your little one are not fans of seafood, don’t fret, they have a children’s menu (and full drink menu!).

  6. Eat

    The Impudent Oyster

    A fave. Creative menu, and a tad pricey. Convenient to shopping village.

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    Carmine's

    Nice, small pizza shack right at the center of Chatham. Serves pizza, calzones, coffee, smoothies and salads.

    11AM-9PM

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    Chatham Charters

    Enjoy a full or half day fishing the waters around Chatham for bluefish or striped bass with Captain Matthew Swenson.

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    Corner Store

    This is where the locals eat. Breakfast & lunch burritos and amazing panini sandwiches fresh, fast & fun (great prices as well).

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    Del Mar Bar & Bistro

    A nice restaurant near downtown Chatham with a unique artistic setting. If you're on a budget, the pizzas are an excellent choice.

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    Monomoy Island Ferry

    Provides a 90 minute tour giving an up close and personal look at hundreds of seals on Monomoy Island and the waters surrounding. The tour also includes a walking tour of the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge along the entire west side of the Monomoy Islands to take a look at the Monomoy Lighthouse and sightings of white-tailed deer, owls, seals, and other wildlife.

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    Outermost Adventures

    Shuttles to South Beach and North Monomoy Island. One hour seal watch cruises.

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    Stick 'n Rudder Aero Tours

    Rent a biplane (and pilot!) for another way to see the beaches and seals.

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    The Annual Hookers Ball

    Held on the first Saturday in August. Under the Big White Tent on George Ryder Road, Chatham VFW. The Hookers Ball has grown from a small gathering at a raw bar to a 700 person bash, complete with a live and silent auction, seafood buffet and raw bar, live music, open bars, and dancing! Presented by the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association.

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    The Chatham Squire

    A great place for fresh seafood and a night out with your friends.

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    The Red Nun Bar & Grill

    This is the perfect place to have a drink with your friends because it's never too crowded. $8-$11

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    Yankee Ingenuity

    Wide selection of art prints, clothing, glassware and assorted other items all emblazoned with Cape Cod motifs.

  18. See

    Atwood House Museum

    Chatham Historical Society

    347 Stage Harbor Rd

  19. See

    Hearle Gallery

    488 Main St

  20. See

    Munson Gallery

    1455 Main St

  21. See

    Odell Studio Gallery

    423 Main St

  22. See

    Struna Galleries

    458 Main St

    Mon Tue Thu-Sat 11AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM

  23. See

    The Railroad Museum

    153 Depot Rd

    Tue-Sat 10AM-4PMFree

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    Chatham Drama Guild

    134 Crowell Rd

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    Marians Pie Shop

    Chicken pies and pastries.

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    Monomoy Theatre

    776 Main St

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    The Chatham Candy Manor

    Homemade fudge.