Chatham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chatham featuring a house and boating
Chatham which includes wild flowers, general coastal views and a windmill
Chatham which includes a house and a beach as well as a small group of people
Chatham which includes boating
Chatham which includes 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 artefacts 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 AU$704 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$704
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Chatham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (786 reviews)
"Very clean and happy staff"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 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 WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (559 reviews)
"Convenient charming and comfortable"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Chatham Wayside Inn
Greyfinch Chatham Inn

Greyfinch Chatham Inn

3 out of 5
946 Main Street (Rte 28), Chatham, MA
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly motel in Chatham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (242 reviews)
Greyfinch, Chatham, September 2025
"We had 5 days at the Greyfinch, rooms and pool area spotless, close to main town to drive just a few minutes. Grocery and chemist were close enough to mark, as was the Mexican and a true diamond called the del-mar. If I had one complaint it was noise from rooms both side, as you could clearly hear ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Greyfinch Chatham Inn
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.
Downtown Chatham Luxury 9 BR Home with Heated Pool.  Pets welcome!

Downtown Chatham Luxury 9 BR Home with Heated Pool. Pets welcome!

Chatham
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Chatham. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Mayo House and Gallery Antonia ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Gorgeous well stocked home accommodated our large family in style!! Plenty of Beach & Pool towels, beach chairs, and kitchen appliances for all of our meals! Loved the house and Chatham! Walkable to beach, restaurants and shops. So Fun!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Downtown Chatham Luxury 9 BR Home with Heated Pool. Pets welcome!
Quaint Chatham home w/beautiful backyard & furnished multi-level deck, dogs OK

Quaint Chatham home w/beautiful backyard & furnished multi-level deck, dogs OK

Chatham
Stay at this vacation home in Chatham. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hardings Beach and Ridgevale Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
"Our second year in a row staying here. Cute house and great location!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Quaint Chatham home w/beautiful backyard & furnished multi-level deck, dogs OK
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 WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Hyannis Harbor and Cape Cod Inflatable ...
9/10 Wonderful! (354 reviews)
"Property was in a great location for us, the pool outside was clean, the indoor pool looked like it needed cleaning. Out suite was very nice; we would stay there again"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Holly Tree 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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