Top 9 Hidden Gems Things to do in Chatham, Massachusetts (MA)

March 19, 2022 Almeta Stockton

This pleasant, walkable town right at the elbow of Cape Cod is a classic New England vacation spot. Bringing kids? Check out calm beaches like Cockle Cove Beach and Harding’s Beach. If you’re looking for stunning scenery, however, try Chatham Lighthouse Beach. Its tides can be strong (heed the posted warnings), but it’s one of the most beautiful beaches on the Cape.
Restaurants in Chatham

1. Chatham Lighthouse Beach Yoga

Lighthouse Beach Main Street, Chatham, MA +1 508-432-5840 [email protected] http://chathamyoga.com
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Chatham Lighthouse Beach Yoga

Beach Yoga every summer day on magnificent Chatham Lighthouse Beach. 7:30 am - 8:45 am. Bring a beach towel, sunglasses and a smile. Kripalu Yoga is a breath focused meditation in motion. The practice is done on soft sand which is especially kind to the joints. The class is for every body and newcomers of all ages are invited. The suggested donation is $10. Parking is unrestricted until 9 am. Each class ends with relaxation!

Reviewed By tracysK902WW

Wake up in Chatham (awesome), have a cup of coffee (necessary) and get down to Lighthouse Beach (spread my ashes here please so I can live here in eternity) at 7:30 because Jennifer (Yogi master of all things zen) is going to treat you to a the best start to your day that you have had in forever! Seriously - Get $10 cash and get in the car and get down there for 7:30 so you can experience the best yoga studio in the world and Jennifer is super duper awesome terrific leading teams of people through a yoga session that is really going to help you hit the reset. I have lived in Chatham for 7 years and I only get down there occasionally but I wish I was there every single day all year long. Never leave us Jennifer, you make Chatham better.

2. Maps of Antiquity

1409 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633-1801 +1 508-945-1660 [email protected] http://www.mapsofantiquity.com
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Maps of Antiquity

Set in an old Chatham farmhouse built in the late 1700s, Maps of Antiquity offers over 15,000 antique maps and prints. The distribution is worldwide with a focus on the Northeast. Our inventory includes early American maps from the late 1700's, nautical charts, town maps, hand-colored 19th century country and state maps, reproductions, natural history and historical prints. Additional services include: framing, appraisals, restoration, conservation, lectures & seminars, buying, selling, & map finding.

Reviewed By SilverSurfer2030

I found a long-sought-after map on their website at a very reasonable price and placed the order on a Friday. Package arrived first thing Wednesday morning via USPS Priority Mail - map in perfect condition, packaging first rate. Thanks Maps team!

3. Chatham Boat Tours

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Chatham Boat Tours

Let us customize a cruise for you. Celebrate a Special Occasion or Relax and Enjoy our beautiful unspoiled Chatham Islands and Barrier Beaches. • Come see the seals, birds, wildlife, and the 3 Chatham lighthouses from the boat. • Watch or help us check our lobster pots. • Want to see shellfish harvested? • Capture the beauty with your awesome photos and videos. • Customize a sunset cruise

4. Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours

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Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours

Stick'n Rudder Aero Tours offers sightseeing rides and flight instruction around the gorgeous lower cape area with tours ranging from a quick jaunt around Chatham to longer tours to Provincetown and back. Call us at 508-945-2363 for more information!

5. Chatham Marconi Maritime Center

847 Orleans Rd, North Chatham, Chatham, MA 02650-1165 +1 508-945-8889 [email protected] http://chathammarconi.org
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Chatham Marconi Maritime Center

Founded in 2002, the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center occupies two restored buildings on the preserved 11 acre, 10-building campus which comprised the former Marconi/RCA Wireless Receiving Station, once the busiest ship-to-shore station on the East Coast and a significant military installation during World War II. From Marconi's Spark To Modern Wireless! The Center's Marconi/RCA Wireless Museum offers interactive exhibits tracing the history of maritime wireless communication in Chatham from its formative days with Marconi through the 20th Century, and the wireless we use today. Visit arrival hours are listed; reservations are advised. Chatham Marconi's Education Center houses the museum's Wireless Today gallery and STEM education classrooms. The Center offers forward-thinking STEM education in area schools through its unique TechSmart program, STEM After Hours outside the classroom, and fun on-site week-long Summer Science classes. Please see website for details.

Reviewed By mememcmc

Awesome museum for both kids and adults. The history and real life experiences were exciting - and alot of great cape cod history. Many hands on activities for the young and old.

6. Capeshores Charters

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Capeshores Charters

Offering light tackle sport fishing charters twice daily since 1997 for striped bass, bluefin tuna and other fishes from the Chatham Municipal Fish pier located at Shore Road and Barcliffe Avenue extension. Free parking, bathrooms and safe walkways and ramps to the dock are located at the Pier for your convenience. Reserve your dates as early as possible as we do book up during our busy June through September season.

7. Chatham Sailboat Rentals

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Chatham Sailboat Rentals

Sailboat rentals, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, lessons and tours in Chatham, Massachusetts, on the kid-friendly Ridgevale Beach. Family owned & operated for over 50 years in conjunction with the Ridgevale Beach Snack Bar, Chatham Sailboat Rentals offers water activities for all skill and age levels to be enjoyed on Buck's Creek and Nantucket Sound.

8. Shark Center

235 Orleans Rd, Chatham, MA 02633-1975 http://www.atlanticwhiteshark.org/shark-center
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Shark Center

Reviewed By melissaw351 - Northampton, United States

It was a rainy day during our trip to the Cape, so we decided to take a trip to the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Shark Center. We were unsure of what to expect, but were pleasantly surprised. For a modest entry fee, we were enthusiastically welcomed to the center. Although it was a small center, the displays were packed full of knowledge and presented well. We saw many parents and children reading through the exhibits together and taking part in the VR exhibit. Great little center working for a great cause!

9. Kate Gould Park

Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633 +1 508-945-5175 http://www.chathaminfo.com/parks
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Kate Gould Park

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