With a population of 1,421, Chatham is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Chatham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sacred Cod - Chatham Bars Inn (297 Shore Road) and Bluefins Chatham Sushi And Sake Bar (531 Main St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Chatham in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Chatham, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
Although Chatham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nantucket Memorial (ACK), which is located 30 miles from Chatham. West Tisbury Martha's Vineyard is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Chatham departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Chatham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Chatham to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Another option to get to Chatham is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 73 miles from Chatham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chatham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Chatham takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Average rates range from around $376 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $516 and up for a 5-star experience.