Top Things to do in Chatham-Kent
Top Hotels in Chatham-Kent
- 1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chatham South, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Retro Suites Hotel
- 3. Wenzler's Landing Bed & Breakfast
- 4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chatham South, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Kent Motel
- 6. Bye the Bay Bed and Breakfast
- 7. Comfort Inn Chatham
- 8. Saxony Motel & Restaurant
- 9. Colonial Motel
- 10. Wallaceburg Hotel
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10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Chatham-Kent That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Chatham-Kent, United States including Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, Gentry Manor, Locked In Chatham Escape Rooms, Kent Branch Library of The Ontario Genealogical Society, RM Classic Car Exhibit, Chatham Capitol Theatre, The Mary Webb Centre, Wallaceburg & District Museum, Thames Art Gallery, Birdie's Nest.
Restaurants in Chatham-Kent
1. Buxton National Historic Site & Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
THE ELGIN SETTLEMENT, which was for many the last stop on the Underground Railroad, was founded in 1849. THE MUSEUM SITE INCLUDES the Buxton Museum, S.S. #13 Raleigh (Buxton) Schoolhouse (1861), the Colbert/Henderson Cabin (1854), and the Shadd Barn (restoration completed in 2009). Local church cemeteries (1857) are on the grounds adjacent to the museum. Facilities include a large picnic shelter and barbecue, washrooms, a wheelchair access ramp to the museum and plenty of free parking. Of special note is the Research Area, which contains resource materials, pertaining to local history and genealogy.
Reviewed By LorneM107
We were fortunate to arrive at a time where the Curator, Shannon Prince was able to guide us around, answering our questions so personably, articulately and ably. She is as much a centrepiece of this cultural 'must' as the artifacts. She brings it alive! Without a docent such as she to bring each stop in the museum to attention, we would have missed a great deal. The objects on display are markers on the journey, but beyond the item itself, each has a story Shannon told so vividly, opening our eyes to this chapter in Canadian history so often ignored in learning environments. Both of us have lived our seven decades in Ontario and had benefit of higher educations but were only dimly aware of the breadth of this Underground Railroad effort in support of the freed slaves, liberated by the Emancipation Proclamation in the USA, which in part sparked the Civil War. Our son teaches high school in a city nearby and has been made aware of the rich experience offered here in a compact setting and only an hour's drive from his home. His school catchment area features a growing diversity of late and it will certainly now be a stop his classes will journey to on their way to understanding this aspect of Canadian history. Our deepest thanks to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent for funding this museum. It is a story that needs to be told; particularly when we two residents of 70 years learned so much, it can only benefit the waves of new Canadians to know the history of this country from a cultural perspective. Shannon Prince brings this story to life and we highly recommend it to cultural groups integrating into Canada, knowing how it was accomplished a century ago and can be today. Canadian history has had its cultural inequities and outright failures, but this is not one of them. Buxton and the Underground Railroad is a Canadian story that needs to be told to those newly arrived in Canada, fleeing oppression, war, famine and tragedy.
2. Gentry Manor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Gentry Manor features a full service Beauty salon, day spa, gift ware as well as ladies fashions and accessories. A true shopping experience.
3. Locked In Chatham Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Escape rooms are a type of physical adventure game in which people are locked in a room with other participants and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles, find clues, and escape the room within a set time limit(60 mins).We have a reverse escape room called the diamond heist and a harvester room where you have been takes captive and need to escape.
Reviewed By NematodeT - London, Canada
We had our office Christmas party at Locked In escape room. We booked all three rooms for 23 people. We weren't sure what to experience but everybody had a lot of fun. The staff was great. Maybe a little more instructions for us old folks at first. Many of us are already planning to visit the other rooms we didn't do.
4. Kent Branch Library of The Ontario Genealogical Society
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By JanetV512 - Chatham, Canada
This room is packed with valuable information on local history and families. The staff of volunteers are knowledgeable, friendly, and go out of their way to be helpful.
5. RM Classic Car Exhibit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By CdnSunChaser - Blenheim, Canada
The variety of cars in fully restored condition was such a pleasure to view. I had no idea this area was the Classic Car Capital of Canada! Being able to view cars in the process of being restored was a real treat.
6. Chatham Capitol Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
The Chatham Capitol Theatre is a 1208-seat performing arts centre in the heart of downtown Chatham that presents over 100 performances and 75 films annually.
7. The Mary Webb Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
8. Wallaceburg & District Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
The Wallaceburg & District Museum is located in the town's former hydro building. The land was donated to the town by the McGregor family, who were alotted it for service during the war of 1812, on the condition that it would always be used for municipal/community purposes. It houses the Wallaceburg Sports Hall of Fame, the sports room, James Streetscape, marine room, industrial room, glass gallery, research room, art gallery, toy room, pioneer room, Baldoon Mystery room, Legion room and rifle, fire hall and local band exhibits. The museum also has a collection of photos, postcards, maps, documents and geneology. There are a number of interactive displays. Group tours and school programs are available. The museum runs summer camps as well. Adjacent to the museum is the Von Ayres Cultural Centre which is available for rent for special occassions or classes. Plays and other events are also performed there. Our admission charges are $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for students and seniors, $7 for families. Check our Facebook page for details of all our events. There is always something happening!
9. Thames Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By SergioFromToronto
Friendly staff who intimately knew each piece. Art was from local artists. Not much to see when I went... due to covid-19 I bet.
10. Birdie's Nest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By R6480VYpeters - Chatham, Canada
If you are looking for something very different and unique you must visit the Birdies Nest, they have everything from home decor to clothing, and also some very different jewelry. The thing that I find most appealing is the great furniture very expensive but you get what you pay for, it is very well made furniture that will last you your lifetime. I would recommend a visit to this very special store.
