Free & Cheap Things to Do in Chatham, MA

  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Chatham, Massachusetts, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Restaurants.
  • From Chatham Lighthouse Beach to Ridgevale Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chatham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyannis, Dennis, Eastham and Brewster.
  • The list below includes 182 free or cheap things to do in or near Chatham, Massachusetts, including 75 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Restaurants.
  • From Chatham Lighthouse Beach to Ridgevale Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chatham and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyannis, Dennis, Eastham and Brewster.
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0.5 Miles
94% 269 votes
Beaches Shore Road, Chatham, MA 2633 MoreLess Info
Chatham Lighthouse Beach is a natural beach where seals play in the surf and the lighthouse rises majestically from the sand. Walking, biking and amazing views are commonplace on this expansive area of sand.
3.8 Miles
94% 69 votes
Beaches Ridgevale Rd., Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
One of Cape Cod's most beautiful and popular beaches is the Ridgevale Beach in Chatham. It sits on the shores of Nantucket Sound and has warm, shallow waters that are excellent for families with small children.
1.6 Miles
93% 96 votes
Beaches West Chatham, Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
Harding's Beach has warm calm water for swimming guarded by three lifeguard stations, and swimmers can use the bathhouse. The beach has good views of area attractions, and encourages visitors to build sand castles, play Frisbee or beach bocce.
3.5 Miles
67% 3 votes
Beaches Forest Beach Road, Chatham, MA 02659 MoreLess Info
Located in South Chatham, Forest Beach is a family-oriented area that consists of a ¾ mile beach with white sands and calm, warm waters. The beach offers free access as well as parking.
2.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Beaches 275-281 Cockle Cove Road, Chatham, MA 2659 MoreLess Info
Cockle Cove Beach is a town-managed beach with a lifeguard on duty, bathroom facilities and a required parking pass. The family-friendly beach also makes a good launching point for windsurfers and kayakers.
1.7 Miles
96% 185 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge is a federal wildlife refuge which provides a habitat to migratory birds for resting, feeding and nesting. There are a number of hiking trails in and around the refuge which offer bird watching, hiking and sightseeing.
0.9 Miles
85% 443 votes
Lighthouses Main St, Chatham, MA, Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
Chatham Lighthouse, formerly known as Twin Lights, is built on the 'elbow' of Cape Cod and offers scenic views of the Breakthrough in North Beach. Presently, it serves as the Chatham Coast Guard Station and offers guided tours of the premises.
0.5 Miles
74% 31 votes
Flea Markets Route 28 (Intersection of Crowell Road), Chatham, MA 02637 MoreLess Info
Chatham Village Market is a full service grocery store that is open year round and features many locally grown and produced items. The store features meat, produce, dairy products, bakery, beer, wine, and floral department.
0.6 Miles
91% 521 votes
Restaurants Barcliff Avenue, Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
Chatham, Massachusetts is home to the Chatham Pier & Fish Market. The market sells some of the freshest seafood in the world. Customers may purchase raw fish, shellfish and a bevy of sushi and other prepared foods.
0.2 Miles
98% 80 votes
Specialty Shops 484 Main Street, Chatham, MA MoreLess Info
In business since 1955, Chatham Candy Manor is a local specialty shop which specializes in chocolate, offering more than 100 different varities of home-made chocolates, creams, caramels and truffles.
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