- TripBuzz found 202 things to do with kids in or near Chatham, Massachusetts, including 187 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hyannis, Brewster, Barnstable and Wellfleet.
- From Chatham Lighthouse Beach to Ridgevale Beach, the Chatham area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, History Museums, Boat Tours and Movie Theaters.
- Chatham is located along the 'elbow' section of Cape Cod just 80 miles southeast of the Boston metropolitan area. The village's closeness to the cape mean there are countless beaches, harbors, and coastlines that draw many summer visitors. Due to the scenic landscape of the area, a number of art galleries are situated in the town that sell locally produced pieces.
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Located roughly one mile from the Provincetown center, the Province Lands Visitor Center is open daily from Memorial Day through the end of October. Exhibits about local animals and plants along with displays about the Pilgrims are featured at the site, and there is an observation deck.
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Built in 1897, the Old Harbor Lifesaving Station is maintained as part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. In summer, the site holds reenactments of breeches buoy rescues on the grounds once a week.
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A coastal state park featuring an 18th century farm, Ellisville Harbor State Park offers a variety of natural scenery. In addition to beachfront, visitors can see peat bog, forests, and meadows.
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Featuring both air soft and paintball, Cape Cod Paintball is the top choice for team development, military style games, and strategic fun. There are many options for advanced players or players who come self-equipped to maintain price flexibility.
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Mytoi is a Japanese garden built around a small pond with a little island in the center that is accessible via an arched wooden bridge. The garden itself comprises of numerous walking paths which pass through a rock garden, birch groves and a rustic shelter which offers sightseeing and meditation.
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Although just about the size of a football field, Inkwell Beach offers many things to do including an early morning swim club, open air yoga sessions, swimming, kayaking, jet skiing, and wind surfing. The park was originally a black only beach surrounded by many homes built by wealthy African Americans.
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Flying Horses Carousel continues to operate as the country's oldest platform carousal which features wooden horses that are carved by hand and decorated with original horsehair tail and mane.
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Ocean Park is a wide manicured stretch of land which features a gazeebo bandstand and is surrounded by numerous gingerbread cottages in the distance. The park also hosts the annual Oak Bluffs fireworks show.
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Lower College Pond Road, Plymouth, MA 02366
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Serving as the largest publicly owned recreation area in southeastern Massachusetts, the Myles Standish State Forest provides many outdoor activities. Guests can enjoy fishing, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and cross country skiing in the winter.
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Enjoy calming, serene views with an easy climb to the top of East Chop Lighthouse, open Sundays June through September for sunsets (fee applies). Group visits and private parties can be booked.