Chatham, Massachusetts

Chatham is a key destination for travellers and has many vacation rentals available.

Incorporated in 1712, Chatham is an amazing town. As the elbow of the Cape, it offers many beaches. It has coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and Nantucket Sound. The town is very charming and has many shops and restaurants.

Throughout the summer there are many events that give visitors lots to do. There are fishing charters, a fantastic 4th of July parade, concerts and much more.

One of the main attractions is the Chatham Light which sits on a bluff with magnificent views and plenty of parking for visitors.

Chatham Has Many Beaches

Monomoy Island

In 1606 Samuel De Champlain visited the area when he needed to repair his ship. Then, in 1656, Pilgrim William Nickerson visited purchased the Chatham's land from the Sachem Monomoyick Indians. The town was incorporated in 1712. are two theories for how Chatham received its name. One claims it was named after the Earl of Chatham, England and another says it was named in hopes of mimicking its English counterpart and becoming a successful naval station.