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1. Chatham Lighthouse Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Cockle Cove Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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3. Oyster Pond Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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4. Monomoy Island

Romantic Islands
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5. Ducks in the Window

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6. Chatham Pier and Fish Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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7. Mayo House

8. Eldredge Public Library

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. Captain House Inn

10. First Congregational Church of Chatham

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11. Atwood Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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12. Chatham Chamber of Commerce

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13. Chatham Marconi Maritime Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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14. Caleb Nickerson House

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15. Chatham Railroad Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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16. Chatham Village Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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17. Chatham Windmill

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18. Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. Chatham Lighthouse

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

When you’re ready to head to the Cape, don’t be afraid to go a little outside the popular area. Chatham, MA is on the Southeastern tip of Cape Cod and is set apart from the main tourist areas a bit. You’ll still find the old fishing town charm and coastal beauty of Cape Cod while avoiding some of the large crowds. Check out a quaint bed and breakfast for a unique stay, enjoy trips to local museums, do some East Coast shopping, and make an escape for a day trip to popular tourist spots, like Martha's Vineyard.

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