If you are here long enough to explore Chatham, here are a few places to experience quintessential Cape Cod.
The Atwood Museum is owned and operated by the Chatham Historical Society. The original part of the museum is a house built in the 1750s by sea captain Joseph Atwood when he was a subject of George II of England.
The Chatham Marconi Maritime Center's unique Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum traces the storied history of ship-to-shore radio communications in Chatham from 1914 throughout the 20th Century on the site of "The World's Greatest Coastal Station", Chatham Radio / WCC. Located in the historic 1914 “Operating Building”, the museum was once the busiest maritime radio receiving station on the US East Coast and a top secret military installation during World War II.
One of the most famous and interesting lighthouses on Cape Cod.
Birdwatchers flock to this Cape Cod wildlife habitat with a special emphasis on migratory birds.
We had to mention sharks! The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Shark Center offers an in-depth look at one of the ocean's most magnificent and misunderstood species: the Great White Shark! Through interactive exhibits, videos, and displays, the center offers many ways to learn about groundbreaking research and one of Cape Cod's most captivating summer residents. The Shark Center caters to all shark-enthusiasts - making a visit the perfect activity for kids - rainy days included!