Cape Cod Guides
Ridgevale Beach Chatham MA Guide
Ridgevale Beach Chatham MA Guide Ridgevale Beach in Chatham, MA sits between Hardings Beach and Cockle Cove along the warm Nantucket Sound shoreline, flanked by Bucks Creek on one side and Eel Creek on the other. That geography gives the beach two completely different swimming environments within a few hundred yards of each other: open…
Read MoreThe Atwood Museum: Chatham’s Maritime and Cultural History
The Atwood Museum: Chatham’s Maritime and Cultural History Located on Stage Harbor Road in Chatham, Massachusetts, the Atwood Museum offers a deep look into Cape Cod’s maritime roots and community heritage. Run by the Chatham Historical Society since 1925, the museum showcases the region’s development from the 1700s to today. Whether you’re interested in historic…
Read MoreTop Things To Do in Chatham
Top Things To Do in Chatham MA The best things to do in Chatham, MA are visiting Chatham Lighthouse and Lighthouse Beach, watching the boats and seals at the Fish Pier, exploring Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, shopping and dining along Main Street, choosing a Sound-side beach like Harding’s or Cockle Cove, taking a seal tour,…
Read MoreHardings Beach Chatham MA: Complete Visitor’s Guide
Hardings Beach Chatham MA: Complete Visitor’s Guide Hardings Beach, Chatham MA, sits at 190 Hardings Beach Road in West Chatham, on the calm, south-facing shore of Nantucket Sound. The beach offers two large parking lots, three lifeguard stations, outdoor showers, restrooms, and food trucks in season. For families, swimmers, kayakers, and anyone who wants an…
Read MoreHarding’s Beach Trail Walk in Chatham: A Coastal Escape for All Ages
Harding’s Beach Trail Walk in Chatham: A Coastal Escape for All Ages The Harding’s Beach trail runs 1.8 miles from the eastern parking lot to Stage Harbor Lighthouse, the last lighthouse built on Cape Cod. The walk crosses dune grass, salt marsh edges, and tidal flats along the south-facing shore of Nantucket Sound before reaching…
Read MoreChatham MA Photography Spots: Beyond the Lighthouse
Chatham MA Photography Spots: Beyond the Lighthouse Chatham, Massachusetts, sits at the elbow of Cape Cod, one of the most photogenic stretches of coastline in North America. Most visitors aim their cameras at Chatham Lighthouse, and for good reason. But the town holds a remarkable variety of Chatham, MA photography spots that go far deeper…
Read MoreMonomoy National Wildlife Refuge Guide
Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge is a 7,921-acre federal wildlife refuge in Chatham, Massachusetts, on the southeast elbow of Cape Cod. It protects barrier islands, coastal marshes, and intertidal flats that support more than 285 bird species, between 30,000 and 50,000 gray seals, and five federally protected species. The refuge sits at…
Read MoreShell Fishing and Clamming in Chatham: A Local’s Guide
Shell Fishing and Clamming in Chatham: A Local’s Guide Visitors can go shell fishing in Chatham with the right local permit. Chatham’s tidal flats are among the most productive and accessible on Cape Cod, open to recreational clamming year-round for anyone who secures a valid shellfish permit from the Town of Chatham before stepping onto…
Read MoreDog-Friendly Chatham MA Beaches: Where To Go With Dogs And What To Know
Dog-Friendly Chatham MA Beaches: Where To Go With Dogs And What To Know Dogs are banned from most Chatham, MA beaches from May 1 through September 15 each year. The only summer exception is Jackknife Harbor Beach, on Pleasant Bay in North Chatham, where dogs are allowed before 9:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. during…
Read MoreChatham Farmers Market Guide: Local Flavors And Community Spirit
Chatham Farmers Market Guide: Local Flavors And Community Spirit The Chatham Farmers Market is a Tuesday afternoon market in South Chatham, Massachusetts. It runs from 3 to 6 PM, May 19 through October 20, 2026, at 60 Meeting House Road, located on the grounds of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church at the corner of…
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