Chatham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chatham showing boating and a house
Chatham showing wild flowers, general coastal views and a windmill
Chatham which includes a beach and a house as well as a small group of people
Chatham showing boating
Chatham featuring a lighthouse

With glimmering waters perfect for sailing, swimming and fishing, this idyllic beach town exudes laid-back charm. 

Chatham is a typical New England coastal town with unspoiled beaches and an abundance of wildlife. Spend sunny days indulging in seaside fun on the fine sandy beaches and rainy afternoons seeking shelter in the fascinating small-town museums.

Climb Chatham Lighthouse for great aerial views of the surroundings. Snap a few photos of the vistas and this beautiful white building. Check ahead to see if a free tour of the lighthouse will be available during your stay. 

For building sandcastles, swimming and sunbathing, head to Chatham Lighthouse Beach, the town’s biggest beach. Admire the ocean stretching out before you and look for seals in the water. Swim only in the designated area as conditions can be treacherous offshore.

Watch a movie at the Chatham Orpheum Theatre, which dates back to 1916. When its classic white exterior is lit up, it gives the town a touch of Hollywood glamour. Go inside to see blockbusters, attend film festivals or view displays by area artists.

Visit Atwood House Museum for insight into Chatham’s history. The pretty house, built in 1752, maintains many original features from the 1700s and 1800s. The museum’s artifacts range from beautiful fine china to photographs showing visitors how life in the town was once lived.

In the Chatham Marconi Maritime Centre, discover the town’s link to Guglielmo Marconi, an innovator in the field of communications. He experimented with radio technology in Massachusetts and used Chatham as the base for his invention’s receivers. The Chatham centre was set up to send and receive Morse code messages to and from Norway. See videos about Marconi and his work, try using Morse code and learn about how old-fashioned radios worked. 

To get here, fly domestically to Chatham’s own airport or drive 1.5 hours from Boston Logan International Airport. Buses connect Logan to Chatham, as well as to other destinations in the region, such as Hyannis and Harwich.

Chatham Bars Inn
Chatham Bars Inn
5 out of 5
297 Shore Rd, Chatham, MA
The price is ₹94,443 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
₹94,443
₹113,495 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Chatham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (770 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous property. Everything was top notch and close enough to be able to walk into town. Just what we were looking for."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Chatham Bars Inn
Chatham Wayside Inn
Chatham Wayside Inn
4 out of 5
512 Main St, Chatham, MA
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Chatham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (516 reviews)
"The room we slept in the first night was very noisy and we asked for a different room and it was quiet and secluded! Excellent"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Chatham Wayside Inn
The Chatham Motel
The Chatham Motel
2 out of 5
1487 Main Street, Chatham, MA
The price is ₹18,781 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
₹18,781
₹21,495 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Chatham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Hardings Beach and Ridgevale Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (614 reviews)
"Room was spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

The Chatham Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Holly Tree Resort
Holly Tree Resort
3 out of 5
412 Main St, Route 28, West Yarmouth, MA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in West Yarmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Cape Cod Inflatable Park and Hyannis ...
9/10 Wonderful! (345 reviews)
"Love the pools and how close it is to everything , it’s literally in the center of the cape so even a ride to Provincetown is only a little over a hour, the room was big with two bathrooms, air conditioning worked great nice little barbecue area with basketball court and playground and the front ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Holly Tree Resort
Brewster Green Resort
Brewster Green Resort
3.5 out of 5
203 Lund Farm Way, Brewster, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Brewster. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Ocean Edge Golf Club and Rail Trail Bike ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
"Home away from home. We love it here!"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Brewster Green Resort
Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort
Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort
3.5 out of 5
95 Chase Avenue, Dennis Port, MA
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Dennis Port. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Popular attractions Cape Cod Inflatable Park and Pleasant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (281 reviews)
"Beautiful property"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Edgewater Beach Resort, a VRI resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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