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 8 Best Budget-friendly 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, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Kingston Park, Birdie's Nest, Wheatley Provincial Park, Parks Blueberries, Sons of Kent Brewing Co, Rondeau Provincial Park.
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. Uncle Tom's Cabin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
3. 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.
4. Birdie's Nest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By R6480VYpeters - Chatham, Canada
If you are looking for something very different and unique you must visit the Birdies Nest, they have everything from home decor to clothing, and also some very different jewelry. The thing that I find most appealing is the great furniture very expensive but you get what you pay for, it is very well made furniture that will last you your lifetime. I would recommend a visit to this very special store.
5. Wheatley Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By pamelal390
Visited recently with 6 adults and one toddler. We stayed in the Highlands campground sites 119 and 121. It was as expected (grassy with average trees/privacy) but I think the other campgrounds are a bit more treed so book early if you want a more wooded area closer to water. It was also a further walk from the beach and playgrounds but we could still walk there in about 15 minutes so not too bad. We booked a bit late so Highlands was the only campground remaining with availability. Washrooms were incredibly clean for a provincial park on a long weekend in the summer. We were apprehensive about the beach situation since the park was advertising no beach/swimming due to erosion/high water levels. We checked out the beach regardless and there was about 10 feet of sand from the banks to the water and hardly anyone was there so it was like we had our own private beach on a long weekend. The banks at the beach were very steep, even at the marked spots, so prepare to do a bit of scrambling to get up and down. Of course, it is swim-at-your-own-risk since they aren't testing the water but it hadn't rained in a few days and nearby beaches were testing fine so we went in. The playground at the beach area was amazing for little ones. There were a lot of flies but it is summer. There is also a golf course basically at the entrance to the park, which some of our group enjoyed. Overall, we had a great stay and I would recommend Wheatley Provincial Park. It was especially nice to avoid the 400 traffic on a long weekend.
6. Parks Blueberries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
TEMPORARILY CLOSED Call to order prior to arrival pickup only! Upon arrival call and your order will be brought to your vehicle. Thanks.
Reviewed By yvjay25 - Toronto, Canada
This is a terrific place for lunch, everything is fresh and always comes with blueberries on the side. You can sit outside or inside. Most unusual gifts for any occasion. Lots of pies that are different such as Rhubarb custard, blueberry custard etc. You won't be upset with this place. Instead you will be telling all your friends about it. Oh I forgot. The staff is super helpful...always!!!
7. Sons of Kent Brewing Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Downtown Chatham's Craft Brewery! Modern Beer. Tasting Room. Bottle Shop. Live Music. Retail Store. Good Eats.
Reviewed By TheCanuck85
We stopped in as we we travelling through town for lunch and it was amazing. Tried a sampler of beesr and they were all really good. Staff was really welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. You NEED to try the Pretzel and Sausage it was soooo good. Perfect pit stop on our journey and really easy to find.
8. Rondeau Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By StaveChatham_Canada - Chatham-Kent, Canada
This is our local Provincial Park and we use it a lot, camping and just for day visits. The campground is great, or we think it is, and is close to the parks amenities and its front gate. But, if you want some peace and quite, just head down to visitor centre, or go beyond, even right down to South Point, the furtherst away from the gate that you get. There are few people and exploring the woods and the lake is great way to enjoy a day. The trails are good and well marked, one of my favourite walks being from the campground to the visitor centre, about 5Km - walk down on the beach and back through the woods. The woods can be very buggy in the summer, so go prepared with your skin covered and plenty of DEET. However, that's a small price to pay for such a great walk. I do think it's a bit expensive getting in the park, but if you use them regularly, get a pass.
