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Chatham Lighthouse

Chatham, MA
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Ranked #3 of 15 attractions in Chatham
Type: Lighthouses
Activities: Hiking
Description: One of the most famous and interesting lighthouses on Cape Cod.
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danvers
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

On certain days they have tours through the lighthouse. Much history about the lighthouse. It is also an active US Coast Guard Station. Nice place to visit.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

This beach is a great place to stay all day and walk up and down. Looking at seals and watching sunset or sunrise. The beach has a lot of twist and turns and it is queit enjoyable! Take a romantic stroll and spot the seals. There is places so you feel like you have a private beach but there is... More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

The lighthouse is not one of the more stylish I have seen, but is active and essential for that part of the coast. It sits across from a very nice, wide beach with nice views and the opportunity to get in a good walk. We saw a colony of seals on the sandbar across from the beach and met some... More

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New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

It was a very cold day when we went to the Lighthouse, but it was a lovely view and the beach is spacious. If it had been warmer we might have walked for quite a while. It's definitely worth spending some time there if you're beach-inclined, and the lighthouse is picturesque.

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Worcester, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

A great way to start the day is a walk along Shore Road to Chatham Lighthouse to watch the sun rise ... or really anytime, beautiful beach across the street.

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Bedford, NH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

Beautiful wide beach, great for walking. Dangerous currents, so not good for swimming. Parking restricted to 30 minutes. May be nice to take bikes in the summer.

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Canton , Ma
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

beautiful sunrise,. wonderful beach just for walking and shell seaching,, seals are a fun bonus... free parking and nice clean sand photo op heaven!!!

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Syracuse, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

Great place to view the ocean - the seals were out on the sand bar and could easily be seen through the coin operated viewing scopes.

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Suffield, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

Every time we go to the Cape we stop off here the views are outstanding. We love the lighthouse but it's the view we love. Sad note though the recent storms have flattened it out. The dunes that were there last Sept. are gone I showed my daughter pictures from when I was a kid, vastly different from what it... More

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West Yarmouth, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

The Chatham lighthouse is small and quaint, with a great overlook onto the barrier beach, which has undergone significant changes over the years. I hit this spot in all seasons, and every Easter morning for quiet reflection.

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