Bill's Guidebook for Chatham
Food Scene
Great eats!
The name says it all. This is a great place to eat, but get there early because it gets crowded quickly.
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Bluefins Sushi & Sake Bar
513 Main StThe name says it all. This is a great place to eat, but get there early because it gets crowded quickly.
Mac's Chatham Fish & Lobster
Massachusetts 28Impudent Oyster
15 Chatham Bars AveA longtime local favorite with a great menu.
Del Mar Bar & Bistro
907 Main StA foodie type place that is sure to please.
Chatham Filling Station
75 Old Harbor RdThe best breakfast in town. No question.
Monomoy Coffee Co
447 Main StGrab a quick coffee. Outdoor patio seating on main street.
New England Pizza Chatham @ Knots Landing Bar & Grill
1077 Main StGreek style and a great local favorite.
Excellent "Bar" food and fast service. Eat on the quiet restaurant side or on the "Bar" side. Plenty of room for the whole family. Video games, pin ball, etc. too.
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Chatham Squire
487 Main StExcellent "Bar" food and fast service. Eat on the quiet restaurant side or on the "Bar" side. Plenty of room for the whole family. Video games, pin ball, etc. too.
This is a Chatham institution. This is what fresh fish is all about. Eat and watch the local fisherman bring in the haul, or take it to go and grill it at your vacation rental. Chowder, lobster rolls, and much more.
508-945-3474
www.chathampierfishmarket.com
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Chatham Pier Fish Market
45 Barcliff AveThis is a Chatham institution. This is what fresh fish is all about. Eat and watch the local fisherman bring in the haul, or take it to go and grill it at your vacation rental. Chowder, lobster rolls, and much more.
508-945-3474
www.chathampierfishmarket.com
A popular place to pick up burritos and burrito bowls. Highly recommend it.
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Corner Store
1403 Old Queen Anne RdA popular place to pick up burritos and burrito bowls. Highly recommend it.
Wild Goose Tavern
512 Main StSlightly out of the downtown area and more availability often times.
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Pate's Restaurant
1260 Main StSlightly out of the downtown area and more availability often times.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best Bar food and quick service make this an ideal place to bring a group for dinner & drinks. On the weekends there might be a line out the door because this is the most popular place in town.
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Chatham Squire
487 Main StBest Bar food and quick service make this an ideal place to bring a group for dinner & drinks. On the weekends there might be a line out the door because this is the most popular place in town.
Great local hangout. The owner Mike is a great guy and friend to all.
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Red Nun Bar & Grill - Chatham
746 Main StGreat local hangout. The owner Mike is a great guy and friend to all.
Luxurious accommodations on the water with great views and cocktails.
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Chatham Bars Inn
297 Shore RdLuxurious accommodations on the water with great views and cocktails.
Sightseeing
Chatham svjetionik
37 Main StPerhaps the best beach on Cape Cod. A must see for sure.
You can't fully appreciate Chatham without taking in the sights and sounds at Lighthouse Beach. The view from the overlook parking area (free thirty minute parking) is breathtaking. Once you're on the beach head south toward Monomoy Island and you'll see the makeshift shack made from driftwood, lobster pots, and other nautical finds.
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Plaža svjetionika
30 Main StreetYou can't fully appreciate Chatham without taking in the sights and sounds at Lighthouse Beach. The view from the overlook parking area (free thirty minute parking) is breathtaking. Once you're on the beach head south toward Monomoy Island and you'll see the makeshift shack made from driftwood, lobster pots, and other nautical finds.
Entertainment & Activities
A brand new "Old School" movie Theater experience. Home town favorite and recently revitalized for a great night with the family. It is a few steps from our home.
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Chatham Orpheum Theater
637 Main StA brand new "Old School" movie Theater experience. Home town favorite and recently revitalized for a great night with the family. It is a few steps from our home.
Yoga is offered on the beach every morning during the summer (usually at 7am).
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Chatham svjetionik
37 Main StYoga is offered on the beach every morning during the summer (usually at 7am).
A nice place to relax in the middle of town. Often times they'll have music on Wednesday evenings and don't forget the Band concert on Friday evenings, which is a rich Chatham tradition. It is a must see and a pure slice of Americana if you've ever seen one.
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Kate Gould Park
15 Chatham Bars AvenueA nice place to relax in the middle of town. Often times they'll have music on Wednesday evenings and don't forget the Band concert on Friday evenings, which is a rich Chatham tradition. It is a must see and a pure slice of Americana if you've ever seen one.
Worth the trip in to show the kids and they support all the local shark research.
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Chatham Shark Center
235 Orleans RdWorth the trip in to show the kids and they support all the local shark research.
The Cape Cod Baseball League is considered the collegiate summer baseball league in the country so head over to this "field of dreams" just off Main Street (near the rotary) to see some future MLB stars. All games are free. Enjoy!
www.http://www.chathamanglers.com/
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Veterans Field
702 Main StThe Cape Cod Baseball League is considered the collegiate summer baseball league in the country so head over to this "field of dreams" just off Main Street (near the rotary) to see some future MLB stars. All games are free. Enjoy!
www.http://www.chathamanglers.com/
Shopping
Mark August Inc
490 Main StIf you're looking for fishing gear and local knowledge of water, look no further. These guys know their stuff.
North Chatham Outfitters
300 Orleans RdIf you're looking for fishing gear and local knowledge of water, look no further. These guys know their stuff.
Puritan Cape Cod
573 Main StLarge selection of clothes and styles.
Easily the best bookstore in town. Friendly and helpful staff.
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Where the Sidewalk Ends
432 Main StEasily the best bookstore in town. Friendly and helpful staff.
CVS
12 Queen Anne RdThe place for all your hardware needs, including beach chairs and beach toys.
Chatham Paint and Hardware
The place for all your hardware needs, including beach chairs and beach toys.
Chatham Candy Manor
484 Main StThe best place for your chocolate fix.
Arts & Culture
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center
847 Orleans RdA simple place to visit with young kids. Also, near a great playground.
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Chatham Railroad Museum
153 Depot RdA simple place to visit with young kids. Also, near a great playground.
Steve Lyons Art Gallery
463 Main StLocal artist on Main Street near the Mayflower store. Worth taking a look.
This place is pretty impressive and young families will love seeing the rich Chatham history this place showcases. Our kids spent much more time here than we ever thought they would.
508-945-2493
www.chathamhistoricalsociety.org
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Atwood Museum
347 Stage Harbor RdThis place is pretty impressive and young families will love seeing the rich Chatham history this place showcases. Our kids spent much more time here than we ever thought they would.
508-945-2493
www.chathamhistoricalsociety.org
Be sure to check this place out. You'll find the Chatham Labyrinth here too. It is open from July 1st to Sept. 4th. Tours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:30-3pm. www.chathamwindmill.com
Godfrey Windmill (built 1797)
125 Shattuck PlBe sure to check this place out. You'll find the Chatham Labyrinth here too. It is open from July 1st to Sept. 4th. Tours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:30-3pm. www.chathamwindmill.com
Steve Lyons Art Gallery
463 Main StParks & Nature
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
Essentially located behind the movie theater parking lot it is an easy walk from downtown. Plenty of quiet and safe swimming. It also often has a lifeguard on duty.
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Oyster Pond Beach
Essentially located behind the movie theater parking lot it is an easy walk from downtown. Plenty of quiet and safe swimming. It also often has a lifeguard on duty.
On this Pleasant Bay Beach you'll find lots to do, especially when it is low tide and the exploration is endless. The tidal area is vast and fun for kids. This is the best place to be with a paddle board or kayak. www.chathaminfo.com/beaches
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Jackknife Cove
2019 MA-28On this Pleasant Bay Beach you'll find lots to do, especially when it is low tide and the exploration is endless. The tidal area is vast and fun for kids. This is the best place to be with a paddle board or kayak. www.chathaminfo.com/beaches
A 4.5 mile stretch of rail trail from Chatham to Harwich. Check out www.Chathamhoodbikes.com
Old Colony Rail Trail
Old Colony Rail TrailA 4.5 mile stretch of rail trail from Chatham to Harwich. Check out www.Chathamhoodbikes.com