Cape Cod Guides
How to Get to Chatham, MA from Boston, Logan Airport, and the Sagamore Bridge
How to Get to Chatham, MA from Boston, Logan Airport, and the Sagamore Bridge Most travelers reach Chatham by car. From Boston or Logan Airport, you take Route 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge, cross the Cape Cod Canal, then follow Route 6 east to Exit 85 for Route 137, and finish on Route…
Read MoreCape 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. It is the practical hub for shopping, dining, Kate Gould Park events, and short side…
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
Cape 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 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…
Read MoreCape Cod Hospital: Visitor Guide, Services, Location & What to Know
Cape Cod Hospital: Visitor Guide, Services, Location & What to Know Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is the primary acute-care hospital serving all of Cape Cod and the Islands. It operates as the flagship facility within Cape Cod Healthcare, a nonprofit health system that covers all 15 Cape Cod towns across Barnstable County. Whether…
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