We are so excited to share a few of our favorite places in the area with you! Recommendations with "DAY TRIP!" notation are locations outside of Chatham that require a drive.
Buffy's Ice Cream Shop
456 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633, (508) 945-5990
Our favorite ice cream in town, definitely try the homemade waffle cones!
Snowy Owl Coffee Espresso Bar
483 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633, (508) 348-5321
Our favorite coffee in town!
Chatham Pier Fish Market
45 Barcliff Avenue Extension, Chatham, MA 02633, (508) 945-3474
Watch the fishing boats bring in their catch of the day and shop the fish market for lobster and fresh fillets.
Chatham Perk
307 Orleans Road, Chatham, MA 02650, (508) 945-5005
Breakfast & lunch sandwiches, regular & flavored coffee, pastries, juice & smoothie bar, catering.
Chatham Squire
487 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633, (508) 945-0945
Best (and only!) bar in town, very casual/dive bar vibe.
Hog Island Beer Co.
28 West Road, Orleans, MA 02653, (508) 255-2337
Super fun brewery with indoor and outdoor seating - great beer, cocktails and food.
Marion's Pie Shop
2022 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633, (508) 432-9439
UNBELIEVEABLE. Try the quiche, cinnamon buns, muffins, croissant sandwiches, pie... all of it. Open all day but get there before 10:00am for the best breakfast selection.
Carmine's
595 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633, (508) 945-5300
Best pizza in town.
Lighthouse Beach
30 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633, (508) 945-5199
Great walking beach with vast views of Chatham Harbor. Not recommended for swimming!
Lighthouse Beach Yoga
70 Main Street, Chatham, MA 02633, (508) 945-7643
BEACH YOGA, EVERY SUMMER DAY -
June 19 - September 8
7:30 - 8:45 AM
CHATHAM LIGHTHOUSE BEACH
No advanced registration or pre-payment required. Just walk on!
Bring a towel, sunglasses, a smile & $20.
Beachcomber in Wellfleet
1120 Cahoon Hollow Road, Wellfleet, MA 02667, (508) 349-6055
DAY TRIP! Popular beach bar with live music and great views. Party beach with volleyball and beach games. Limited parking so look to get there early or use bus service.
Chatham Shark Center
235 Orleans Road, Chatham, MA 02650, (508) 348-5901
When in Rome! Check out the Shark Center as Chatham is the center of shark sightings on the Cape.
Ridgevale Beach
431 Ridgevale Road, Chatham, MA 02633, (508) 432-4339
Fun beach for kids with a snack bar and lots of parking.
Provincetown
Provincetown, MA
DAY TRIP! Northernmost town in the Cape with an active nightlife, great food and shopping.
Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
2173 Massachusetts 28, Harwich, MA 02645, (508) 432-5400
Stop by for upscale drinks, apps, and a breathtaking views of Pleasant Bay. Nice attire recommended.
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633, (508) 945-9559
Beautiful walk through a wooded and beach reserve.
Ferry to Nantucket Island (Harwich < > Nantucket)
702 Route 28, Harwich Port, MA 02646, (508) 432-8999
DAY TRIP! Take the Freedom Ferry to Nantucket island, 1 hr and 20 min ride.
Monomoy Island Excursions (Seal Cruise)
731 Massachusetts 28, Harwich, MA 02646, (508) 430-7772
The narrated nature tours are typically 1 hr and 30 min. While you typically see seals, Monomoy is also home to to many birds and other species.
Chatham Historical Society/Atwood Museum
347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham, MA 02633, (508) 945-2493
Galleries, exhibits, and more.
Chatham Marconi Maritime Center
847 Orleans Road, Chatham, MA 02650, (508) 945-8889
Historical displays and exhibits detailing the 20th century maritime radio and advances that followed.