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Cape Cod in October: Foliage, Festivals, and No Crowds
Cape Cod in October: Foliage, Festivals, and No Crowds Cape Cod in October is the quieter, more comfortable version of a Cape vacation. Summer traffic clears off the bridges, lodging prices drop, and the beaches, trails, and back roads open up. The weather stays mild enough for walking, biking, and long drives along the coast.…
Read MoreCaleb Nickerson House Historic Home: Colonial Life and Cape Cod Architecture in Chatham
Discover the Caleb Nickerson Homestead: Chatham’s Living History Gem The Caleb Nickerson House is a preserved early 19th-century Cape-style home in North Chatham, Massachusetts, that operates as a working museum interpreting colonial-era and early Chatham life. Built around 1829 by Caleb and Priscilla Eldredge Nickerson, the modest full-Cape was rescued from demolition, moved by truck…
Read MoreChurches in Chatham, MA: Worship Services, History, and Visitor Info
Churches in Chatham, MA: Worship Services, History, and Visitor Info Chatham, Massachusetts has seven clearly documented active churches across town and South Chatham. They are First Congregational Church, First United Methodist Church, Holy Redeemer Parish, St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, South Chatham Community Church, and Redemption Rock. These congregations span Congregational,…
Read MoreDowntown Chatham MA, History and Charm
History and Charm of Downtown Chatham, Massachusetts Downtown Chatham MA is the walkable Main Street district at the elbow of Cape Cod, where locally owned shops, art galleries, and seafood restaurants line a half-mile stretch built for exploring on foot. Want to see how busy it is before you park? Check our live Main Street…
Read MoreA Weekend in Chatham MA: The Perfect 48-Hour Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Chatham Fish Pier: Visitor’s Guide to Cape Cod’s Famous Working Harbor
Chatham Fish Pier: Visitor’s Guide to Cape Cod’s Famous Working Harbor The Chatham Fish Pier is a free, publicly accessible working waterfront at 54 Barcliff Avenue Extension in Chatham, Massachusetts, on the edge of Aunt Lydia’s Cove and Chatham Harbor. It is home to the largest commercial fishing fleet on Cape Cod, and on most…
Read MoreHelp Shape Chatham’s Open Spaces
Help Shape Chatham’s Open Spaces The Town of Chatham is inviting residents, visitors, seasonal homeowners, employees, and business owners to help shape the future of Chatham’s open spaces and recreation areas by participating in the Open Space & Recreation Plan Survey. The survey deadline has officially been extended to June 3, 2026. This ten-year planning…
Read MoreCape Cod in June: The Perfect Pre-Summer Guide
Cape Cod in June: The Perfect Pre-Summer Guide Cape Cod in June is the same peninsula you see on every summer postcard, but with parking spots still available at 10 a.m., restaurants that can seat you without a wait, and accommodation rates running 25 to 40 percent below what the same property charges in July. …
Read MoreA Dispatcher’s Quick Instinct Saves a Life in Chatham
A Dispatcher’s Quick Instinct Saves a Life in Chatham Community News · Chatham Police Department May 20, 2026 | Chatham, Massachusetts On a quiet April morning, a phone call through Chatham’s Reassurance Program became something far more significant, thanks to one dispatcher who trusted his instincts. Chatham Police Chief Michael Anderson presented a Department…
Read MoreCape Cod in May: The Local’s Favorite Month to Visit
Cape Cod in May: The Locals’ Favorite Month to Visit Cape Cod in May is a different experience than the one most visitors picture. The summer crowds have not arrived yet. The parking lots are not full. The restaurants are open, the trails are quiet, and whale watching season is in full swing. For anyone…
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