- Our list of the best things to do in Chatham, Massachusetts, features the top 240 nearby activities — including 124 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Chatham, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Chatham, MA , followed by 219 popular activities in nearby cities, including Hyannis, Barnstable, Brewster, Wellfleet, Dennis, Eastham, Orleans, Harwich, Truro, South Yarmouth, Harwich Port, West Yarmouth, Dennis Port and Sandwich
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Experience Cape Cod whale watching and fishing with SeaSalt Charters, where seasoned captains are sure to find the picture worthy humpback whales or giant striped bass for the catch. The location in Cape Cod is notable as the home of the famous humpback whale, Salt.
28.3 Miles
Although the interior is not open for tours, Wood End Lighthouse is an interesting place to see. Requiring a one mile or so walk to the lighthouse, its surroundings are scenic providing memorable views of nature and wildlife.
28.4 Miles
Sandwich Glass Museum showcases the history of Sandwich which is the oldest town on Cape Cod and known for its glass industry. The museum houses a variety of glass artworks and organizes a daily glass blowing demonstration.
28.4 Miles
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Route 6 north toward Provincetown, Provincetown, MA
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A favorite of bicyclists, Cape Cod Provincelands Trail is 5.25 mile loop with available trail extensions providing an additional two miles. Visitors will see marshland, saltwater kettle ponds and shore views. Route maps are available at the entrance.
28.4 Miles
Sandwich Town Hall has been in active use as the seat of Town government for over 175 years. Theatrical productions and movies are presented in the second floor ballroom. Fully-restored historic shuttered windows add to the ambience.
28.6 Miles
Cape Cod Canal Visitors Center is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and houses a range of interactive exhibits which include a retired patrol boat and a DVD presentation about the Canal's local history and culture.
28.7 Miles
A part of the Cape Cod National Seashore on the side which overlooks the Atlantic ocean, Race Point Beach is a vast stretch of golden sand that is famous for the intense rip tides and surfing opportunities.
28.7 Miles
Located in a tiny chapel surrounded by a historic cemetery, the Wampanoag Indian Museum features a collection of artifacts, crafts, and other exhibits dedicated to tribal history. Knowledgeable guides will narrate and explain the significance of various exhibits.
28.8 Miles
Snake Pond Beach is a long, narrow pond beach of average size. The beach is suitable for swimming, offering calm water and soft sand, but is unsupervised (no life guards on duty.)
28.9 Miles
South Cape Beach State Park is a park populated by several coastal environments, such as sandy beach and salt marsh. Attractions and available activities include over-the-dune boardwalks, walking trails, boating, canoeing, hiking, hunting (with restrictions,) and swimming.