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1. Chatham Railroad Museum
Even if you're not a railroad fanatic, it's worth visiting this beautiful 1887 depot to imagine the sights that would greet a Victorian visitor....
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2. Chatham Cookware
This classic local deli still stocks most of the longtime favorites. Stop in and you're bound to walk out with some edible goods: a stunning soup...
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3. The Old Atwood House Museum
For further glimpses of Chatham's past, visit this gambrel-roofed 1752 homestead, divided (rather awkwardly) into assorted wings celebrating different...
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5. Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
- This barrier beach island refuge extends south from the elbow of Cape Cod. It consists of three islands: a portion of Morris Island accessible... read more
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6. Nickerson Fish & Lobster
The fish have to travel all of 50 yards from the boat, so you can imagine how fresh they are. And you don't need a kitchen to partake: They sell...
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7. Chatham Candy Manor
Normally, I cross the street to avoid this type of temptation, but Naomi Turner's hand-dipped chocolates (her mother opened the shop in the 1940s)...
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8. Marion's Pie Shop
Nearly a 1/2-century's worth of summer visitors have come to depend on this bakery for dinner and dessert pies, from sea clam to lemon meringue....
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Chatham. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
