Reservations: Fran
or Herb Greenhalgh
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To make your stay the most it can be we are developing the "Local Fare" section of our website to be a comprehensive list of Restaurants, Activities and Points of Interest (see the links to your left) so that you will have a single portal for finding out what is going on and where to go on your visit with us. Chatham, one of the older townships of Cape Cod, was settled in 1656 by a handful of Pilgrims, whose surnames still dominate the town's census list. Originally a farming community, its inhabitants found deep-sea fishing more lucrative, and today small boat deep-sea fishing is an important source of the town's revenue. Covering an area of approximately seventeen square miles, Chatham is a happy combination of past and present: old fashioned and picturesque, yet affording the best in modern facilities. Once a year, the citizens meet to discuss articles in a town warrant and pass or reject them. Most funds spent by the town are voted at this meeting. The citizens of Chatham enjoy the special benefits of forward-looking zoning and current planning, and of both public and private conservation efforts. Warm summer days with cool summer nights, beautiful warm Indian summers, and relatively mild winters make Chatham a comfortable place in which to live year-round or vacation. Year Round Population: 6,625 (2000 state demographic statistics) Chatham has carefully preserved the flavor of a small fishing village. The flashing beacon of Chatham Light sends its beams out over the cliffs through fog that frequently bathes this little village. Chatham's Main Street is an exclusive mile of fancy shops, historical buildings, wonderful restaurants, galleries and inns. Seaside homes range from rose-covered cottages to expansive estates. In town, you can visit the Atwood House, the Godfrey Windmill, and the Railroad Museum. The Monomoy Theater is home to the Ohio University Players, who put on a summer program of eight plays, usually ending with a Shakespearian work. Year-round theater is bountiful as well, due to the efforts of The Chatham Drama Guild. Because of its particular location at the "elbow" of the Cape, Chatham is vulnerable to Nor'easters, Sou'easters, and tropical storms the at pound the east coast regularly. Its shoreline is ever changing; its barrier islands undergo constant restructuring by the forces of the sea. Telescopes at the Chatham Light offer views of North and South Beach and Monomoy Peninsula. The Fish Pier and Stage Harbor offer additional views of Chatham's shoreline. Birding is excellent in every season, with fresh-water, river, bay, marsh, and ocean habitats. For the more adventuresome, there are boat trips to the Monomoy Wilderness Area, for seal watches and bird observation. Local information above from: www.capecodconnection.com Important Phone Numbers:
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