Guidebook for Chatham
Food Scene
The food and drink is good, it's family-friendly, and if you love sports, a good place to watch the game.
40 locals recommend
Hot Stove Saloon
551 MA-28The food and drink is good, it's family-friendly, and if you love sports, a good place to watch the game.
They make *great* burgers that you can either eat there or order to go.
20 locals recommend
Mom & Pops Burgers
1603 Main StThey make *great* burgers that you can either eat there or order to go.
There's outdoor seating with a fabulous view of Saquatucket Harbor.
90 locals recommend
Brax Landing Restaurant
705 MA-28There's outdoor seating with a fabulous view of Saquatucket Harbor.
Breakfast all day! Larry's PX has been in business since the '60s, possibly longer.
12 locals recommend
Larry's PX
1591 Main StBreakfast all day! Larry's PX has been in business since the '60s, possibly longer.
Sightseeing
A must-see view, both of Chatham Lighthouse and the Atlantic Ocean. There's a small parking lot and it may be full during peak times
105 locals recommend
Chatham Lighthouse
37 Main StA must-see view, both of Chatham Lighthouse and the Atlantic Ocean. There's a small parking lot and it may be full during peak times
If you go in the mid to late afternoon, you may see fishermen/women unloading their catches. There's an observation desk to give you a great view of them unloading their catches.
16 locals recommend
Wharfinger Chatham Fish Pier
54 Barcliff AveIf you go in the mid to late afternoon, you may see fishermen/women unloading their catches. There's an observation desk to give you a great view of them unloading their catches.
Don't miss P-town! Provincetown is Cape Cod’s Most Popular Vacation Destination! Even the Pilgrims came here first! It's the oldest art colony in America!
328 locals recommend
Provincetown
Don't miss P-town! Provincetown is Cape Cod’s Most Popular Vacation Destination! Even the Pilgrims came here first! It's the oldest art colony in America!
Wychmere Harbor in Harwich is one of the Cape's most picturesque harbors. The view of the harbor filled with vessels during the warmer months is spectacular.
Wychmere Harbor
Wychmere Harbor in Harwich is one of the Cape's most picturesque harbors. The view of the harbor filled with vessels during the warmer months is spectacular.
You can take a ferry from Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich to Nantucket. No need to drive to Hyannis. https://www.nantucketislandferry.com/ Click Schedules > Schedule Lookup.
14 locals recommend
Freedom Cruise Line
731 MA-28You can take a ferry from Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich to Nantucket. No need to drive to Hyannis. https://www.nantucketislandferry.com/ Click Schedules > Schedule Lookup.
Parks & Nature
This is an easy local walk to view the local flora and fauna. There are gorgeous views of the Atlantic seashore, Monomoy Island and Stage Harbor. Birders will especially enjoy it.
50 locals recommend
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
This is an easy local walk to view the local flora and fauna. There are gorgeous views of the Atlantic seashore, Monomoy Island and Stage Harbor. Birders will especially enjoy it.
The Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS), created on August 7, 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, encompasses 43,607 acres (68.1 sq mi; 176.5 km2). It includes ponds, woods and beachfront of the Atlantic coastal pine barrens ecoregion. The CCNS includes nearly 40 miles (64 km) of seashore along the Atlantic-facing eastern shore of Cape Cod, in the towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans and Chatham.
124 locals recommend
Cape Cod National Seashore
99 Marconi Site RoadThe Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS), created on August 7, 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, encompasses 43,607 acres (68.1 sq mi; 176.5 km2). It includes ponds, woods and beachfront of the Atlantic coastal pine barrens ecoregion. The CCNS includes nearly 40 miles (64 km) of seashore along the Atlantic-facing eastern shore of Cape Cod, in the towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans and Chatham.
Wellfleet Bay provides peace and unmatched beauty on the hillsides and shoreline overlooking Wellfleet Harbor. Extensive trails bring you to a panoramic salt marsh, sandy barrier beach, and pine woodlands, each attracting a wide array of wildlife. The sanctuary features a universally accessible trail and an award-winning “green” nature center with numerous exhibits and aquariums.
70 locals recommend
Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 US-6Wellfleet Bay provides peace and unmatched beauty on the hillsides and shoreline overlooking Wellfleet Harbor. Extensive trails bring you to a panoramic salt marsh, sandy barrier beach, and pine woodlands, each attracting a wide array of wildlife. The sanctuary features a universally accessible trail and an award-winning “green” nature center with numerous exhibits and aquariums.
Essentials
Shaw's
18 Sisson RdStop & Shop
111 Brewster-Chatham RdThis is an "up-market" store, but closer than Shaw's or Stop and Shop.
40 locals recommend
Chatham Village Market
20 Queen Anne RdThis is an "up-market" store, but closer than Shaw's or Stop and Shop.
CVS
12 Queen Anne RdChatham Liquor Locker
1221 Main StShop Ahoy Liquor Store
1589 Main StYou can drop off your laundry for wash and fold service to pick up later.
7 locals recommend
Chatham Laundromat
758 Main StYou can drop off your laundry for wash and fold service to pick up later.
If you forget socks, underwear or other essentials, this store is close by.
6 locals recommend
Ocean State Job Lot
1674 Main StIf you forget socks, underwear or other essentials, this store is close by.
Entertainment & Activities
Take your family to Chatham Anglers baseball games! Home games begin at 7:00 p.m. at Veterans Field, which is located just west of Chatham Center. From Barn Hill Rd., take a right onto Rte. 28 for several miles. Veterans Field is behind the Chatham Community Center on the left.
30 locals recommend
Cape Cod Baseball League
Take your family to Chatham Anglers baseball games! Home games begin at 7:00 p.m. at Veterans Field, which is located just west of Chatham Center. From Barn Hill Rd., take a right onto Rte. 28 for several miles. Veterans Field is behind the Chatham Community Center on the left.
Chatham Orpheum Theater
637 Main Stwww.chathamorpheum.org/
The Oyster River is a great place to go kayaking. They also have stand up paddle boards, and small motorboats are available for qualified mariners. http://chathamkayakcompany.com
The Chatham Kayak Company
391 Barn Hill RdThe Oyster River is a great place to go kayaking. They also have stand up paddle boards, and small motorboats are available for qualified mariners. http://chathamkayakcompany.com
Attend a Chatham Band Concert at Kate Gould Park on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. during the summer. http://chathamband.com Don't miss the Sharks in the Park art installation! http://www.chathaminfo.com/events/details/sharks-in-the-park-2031
11 locals recommend
Kate Gould Park
15 Chatham Bars AvenueAttend a Chatham Band Concert at Kate Gould Park on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. during the summer. http://chathamband.com Don't miss the Sharks in the Park art installation! http://www.chathaminfo.com/events/details/sharks-in-the-park-2031
Getting Around
Kelsey's Auto Rental, Inc
75 Commerce ParkOpen weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sat. and Sun.
See their web site for schedules and maps: http://www.capecodtransit.org
20 locals recommend
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority
215 Iyannough RdSee their web site for schedules and maps: http://www.capecodtransit.org