Top Things to do in Chatham-Kent
Top Hotels in Chatham-Kent
- 1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chatham South, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Retro Suites Hotel
- 3. Wenzler's Landing Bed & Breakfast
- 4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chatham South, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Kent Motel
- 6. Bye the Bay Bed and Breakfast
- 7. Comfort Inn Chatham
- 8. Saxony Motel & Restaurant
- 9. Colonial Motel
- 10. Wallaceburg Hotel
The 10 Best Things to do in Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent
Discover the best top things to do in Chatham-Kent, United States including Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, Two Creeks Conservation Area, Ontario Travel Information Centre - Tilbury, Kent Branch Library of The Ontario Genealogical Society, RM Classic Car Exhibit, Pardo's Berrie Farms, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Kingston Park, The Mary Webb Centre, Chatham Capitol Theatre.
Restaurants in Chatham-Kent
1. Buxton National Historic Site & Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
THE ELGIN SETTLEMENT, which was for many the last stop on the Underground Railroad, was founded in 1849. THE MUSEUM SITE INCLUDES the Buxton Museum, S.S. #13 Raleigh (Buxton) Schoolhouse (1861), the Colbert/Henderson Cabin (1854), and the Shadd Barn (restoration completed in 2009). Local church cemeteries (1857) are on the grounds adjacent to the museum. Facilities include a large picnic shelter and barbecue, washrooms, a wheelchair access ramp to the museum and plenty of free parking. Of special note is the Research Area, which contains resource materials, pertaining to local history and genealogy.
Reviewed By LorneM107
We were fortunate to arrive at a time where the Curator, Shannon Prince was able to guide us around, answering our questions so personably, articulately and ably. She is as much a centrepiece of this cultural 'must' as the artifacts. She brings it alive! Without a docent such as she to bring each stop in the museum to attention, we would have missed a great deal. The objects on display are markers on the journey, but beyond the item itself, each has a story Shannon told so vividly, opening our eyes to this chapter in Canadian history so often ignored in learning environments. Both of us have lived our seven decades in Ontario and had benefit of higher educations but were only dimly aware of the breadth of this Underground Railroad effort in support of the freed slaves, liberated by the Emancipation Proclamation in the USA, which in part sparked the Civil War. Our son teaches high school in a city nearby and has been made aware of the rich experience offered here in a compact setting and only an hour's drive from his home. His school catchment area features a growing diversity of late and it will certainly now be a stop his classes will journey to on their way to understanding this aspect of Canadian history. Our deepest thanks to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for funding this museum. It is a story that needs to be told; particularly when we two residents of 70 years learned so much, it can only benefit the waves of new Canadians to know the history of this country from a cultural perspective. Shannon Prince brings this story to life and we highly recommend it to cultural groups integrating into Canada, knowing how it was accomplished a century ago and can be today. Canadian history has had its cultural inequities and outright failures, but this is not one of them. Buxton and the Underground Railroad is a Canadian story that needs to be told to those newly arrived in Canada, fleeing oppression, war, famine and tragedy.
2. Two Creeks Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By BornsA1A - Windsor, Canada
This is a really cool spot to stop and hang out!! In the summer there is a concert series that is free to the public. It taks place every Sunday which is a blast just to kick back and listen to some local talent. Passing of the hat is encouraged. The main hill is fun for the kiddies to sled in the winter. At any point during the year the scenic walks throughout the Park are fantastic. We bring our dogs and let them have a romp through. Lots of trails that seemingly take you in different directions are fun to explore.
3. Ontario Travel Information Centre - Tilbury
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Located in the first eastbound ON Route service station on highway 401, visit our friendly and helpful staff at the Ontario Travel Information Centre - Tilbury and let us help you plan an Ontario itinerary as unique as you are. We are your one-stop travel source for planning and booking! Our tourism information centre offers a vast array of FREE travel brochures for all of Ontario, FREE Ontario Road Maps, FREE WIFI, discount COUPONS, BEST AVAILABLE deals on attraction tickets (including Niagara Falls, Toronto City Pass, Ripley's Aquarium + more), customized trip planning, reservations. Our retail boutique is stocked with great gifts and souvenirs including official Ontario Parks merchandise, Jakeman's Maple Products, and Canada branded souvenirs. Stop in and let our knowledgeable staff help you plan your perfect Ontario getaway.
4. Kent Branch Library of The Ontario Genealogical Society
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By JanetV512 - Chatham, Canada
This room is packed with valuable information on local history and families. The staff of volunteers are knowledgeable, friendly, and go out of their way to be helpful.
5. RM Classic Car Exhibit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By CdnSunChaser - Blenheim, Canada
The variety of cars in fully restored condition was such a pleasure to view. I had no idea this area was the Classic Car Capital of Canada! Being able to view cars in the process of being restored was a real treat.
6. Pardo's Berrie Farms
7. Uncle Tom's Cabin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
8. Kingston Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By janas116
Kingston Park is both a child and a senior-friendly park. It has limited shaded seating if needed, but lots of green space for spreading out a blanket, or your own portable seats. The water park is spectacular for children of all ages and is large enough so there is always safe play space. Highly recommended.
9. The Mary Webb Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
10. Chatham Capitol Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
The Chatham Capitol Theatre is a 1208-seat performing arts centre in the heart of downtown Chatham that presents over 100 performances and 75 films annually.
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