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Daytime

Chatham Museum and Coastline Stroll

Start your morning with history and fresh air before settling in for a late lunch by the water.

Best time: noneAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    The Railroad Museum

    Walk into the Chatham Railroad Museum as it opens. The former station, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers a quiet look at local railway history from 1887 to 1937.

  2. 10:45

    Kate Gould Park

    Take a 12-minute walk southeast to Kate Gould Park. It is a peaceful green space to stretch your legs and enjoy the coastal breeze.

  3. 11:30

    The Chatham Squire

    Head back toward the center for lunch at The Chatham Squire. This American restaurant serves fresh seafood and is open from 11:30, making it perfect for a mid-morning meal.

  4. 12:30

    Kahn Fine Antiques

    Finish your trip with a browse at Kahn Fine Antiques near Kate Gould Park. You can find art prints, glassware, and Cape Cod motifs here before heading home.

Local tip

The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00. The Chatham Squire is open daily from 11:30, so you can arrive just as they open for lunch.

Check before you go

  • The Railroad Museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
  • Kahn Fine Antiques is closed on Sundays.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chatham (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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