Location: Chatham
Top Things to do in Chatham
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Chatham, Massachusetts (MA)
This pleasant, walkable town right at the elbow of Cape Cod is a classic New England vacation spot. Bringing kids? Check out calm beaches like Cockle Cove Beach and Harding’s Beach. If you’re looking for stunning scenery, however, try Chatham Lighthouse Beach. Its tides can be strong (heed the posted warnings), but it’s one of the most beautiful beaches on the Cape.
Restaurants in Chatham
1. Chatham Candy Manor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
A Chatham tradition for generations of visitors, wash-a-shores, and locals, the Chatham Candy Manor, established in 1955, continues to be an essential destination for chocolate lovers as we have become internationally known purveyors of exceptional hand-made chocolates.The Chatham Candy Manor maintains the integrity of the old-school chocolatier creating chocolates of distinction and character. Hand-made creams, caramels, and truffles all individually hand-dipped. Homemade fudge in over 15 varieties and well over 100 different kinds of chocolates!We ship! All the time! And all over! Order via the website or give us a call! Caring and informed customer service is something we are very proud of!
Reviewed By AmyBGS - Brookfield, United States
This place is the bomb! Everything we tried was amazing! Our favorites were the chocolate covered cherries, sea salt caramels, toffee, and raspberry jellies. Soooo good. We waited in line to get in. It was well worth the wait.
2. Maps of Antiquity
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 152 reviews
Set in an old Chatham farmhouse built in the late 1700s, Maps of Antiquity offers over 15,000 antique maps and prints. The distribution is worldwide with a focus on the Northeast. Our inventory includes early American maps from the late 1700's, nautical charts, town maps, hand-colored 19th century country and state maps, reproductions, natural history and historical prints. Additional services include: framing, appraisals, restoration, conservation, lectures & seminars, buying, selling, & map finding.
Reviewed By SilverSurfer2030
I found a long-sought-after map on their website at a very reasonable price and placed the order on a Friday. Package arrived first thing Wednesday morning via USPS Priority Mail - map in perfect condition, packaging first rate. Thanks Maps team!
3. The East Wind Silver Co., Ltd
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
East Wind Silver Co. is a premier gallery of sterling jewelry and fine art since 1999. Customers make a tradition of shopping here for the wide selection, affordable prices, and personal service. They find tasteful and fashionable jewelry from around the world including the exclusive “Chatham Hook Bracelet™;” Asian furniture and home accents; and fine art by Chatham’s Maryalice Eizenberg, all in a casual yet sophisticated environment. This is a Chatham “don’t miss it” experience!
4. Chatham Anglers
5. Pilgrim's Landing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
A one of a kind gift shop on Cape Cod specializing in meaningful gifts to honor and delight the soul. Housed in a beautifully restored historic barn in the heart of Chatham, we are place where your spiritual journey and growth are encouraged through carefully selected inspirational books, artwork, jewelry, and much more. We offer a wide variety of workshops and events, life coaching, spiritual direction and small groups – all aimed at deepening our life journeys.
6. Yankee Ingenuity
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Yankee Ingenuity is an art gallery and gift shop featuring a unique collection of gifts, jewelry, and art, including work by many Cape Cod artists . Established in 1971, the gallery showcases the award-winning color landscape photography of Jon Vaughan and an amazing selection of jewelry, sculpture, lamps, clocks, vases, whimsical folk art and lots of other cool stuff. Open year-round.
Reviewed By jusmike - Kittery, United States
This is what every gift shop should be like. Some amazing things in here and it's hard to pick out just one thing. The owner is fantastic.
7. Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 289 reviews
Birdwatchers flock to this Cape Cod wildlife habitat with a special emphasis on migratory birds.
Reviewed By kezd07 - Coventry, United Kingdom
We were so pleased to find this place, it was a total hidden gem. You can walk for miles when the tide is out and we saw so many different birds and even a seal out to sea. We came back a second time and sat on the beach for the day. You can’t swim here due to great whites in the area and there is a high volume of boat traffic but that didn’t bother us. We were happy to walk this beautiful beach, sunbath and paddle. Very beautiful!!!
8. Chatham Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 688 reviews
One of the most famous and interesting lighthouses on Cape Cod.
Reviewed By amf660 - Briarcliff Manor, United States
Worth the brief walk from town. This lighthouse is in a great location facing the Atlantic (there is parking directly across the street) & is a nice attraction to see while in Chatham.
9. Where the Sidewalk Ends
10. Chatham Pier and Fish Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 799 reviews
Waterfront Fish Market and Take-Out fried Seafood serving the finest fresh local seafood. Homemade prepare foods and smoked fish.
Reviewed By dianekauai - Kapaa, United States
Something fishy going on here! Freshest fish, welcoming staff, a spot to return to during your stay in Chatham! Watch the fishing vessels followed by the flocks of seagulls coming into port...then you know who has the fresh fish.....during COVID-19 this summer they arranged social distancing, masks required and delightful quantities of the best New England fish. They will not disappoint!
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