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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47.5 Miles
94% 103 votes
Beaches adjacent to Dutcher's Dock, Menemsha, MA MoreLess Info
Located adjacent to the Menemsha Harbor is the Menemsha Public Beach which provides one of the best sunset views in Martha's Vineyards.
49.1 Miles
86% 97 votes
Parks 1000 S Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744 MoreLess Info
New Bedford's Fort Taber Park is a popular place for military reenactments of battles that took place in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The park also includes Fort Rodman and is managed by a non-profit institution dedicated to local history.
49.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks New Bedford Harbor, New Bedford, MA 2740 MoreLess Info
Featuring a walking path, Coast Guard Park offers visitors views of the ocean and the various fishing vessels at the docks. The park has a Lightship Sailors Memorial to honor the lives lost in a sinking accident in 1944.
49.9 Miles
98% 481 votes
Specialty Museums 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Established in 1903, New Bedford Whaling Museum houses one of the world's largest collection of artifacts related to the whaling industry including the world's largest whale ship model called the Lagoda as well as multiple art, science and history galleries.
49.9 Miles
88% 100 votes
National & State Parks 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park preserves the whaling heritage of New Bedford which was a major whaling port in 19th-century. The park contains a historic landmark district, New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum among many other attractions.
49.9 Miles
91% 93 votes
Religious Buildings 15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Constructed in 1832, Seamen's Bethel is a local chapel in New Bedford which gained popularity as the Whaleman's Chapel, as it was referred to in the famous novel, Moby-Dick.
49.9 Miles
25% 12 votes
Neighborhoods Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA MoreLess Info
Walking and people watching is an enjoyable pastime at Acushnet Avenue. Portuguese markets and bakeries line the streets. Other options for visitors include boutiques, an antique store and local pubs.
49.9 Miles
The New Bedford Museum of Glass celebrates the beauty and history of glass within this seaport town. The collection continues to grow and includes art glass made by the famous Mount Washington and Pairpont factories.
50.0 Miles
72% 61 votes
Science Museums 174 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
Ocean Explorium is a local marine science education center which offers visitors a chance to learn about oceanic life and its interaction with humans. It houses multiple acquatic exhibits and touch tanks which feature rays, sharks, jellyfish and more, coupled with many other non-living exhibits.
50.0 Miles
76% 17 votes
Art Museum 608 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 MoreLess Info
The New Bedford Art Museum is dedicated to the appreciation, preservation and creation of fine art. The museum's collections range from medieval manuscripts to African tribal masks, Asian watercolor paintings and a large selection of American art.
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