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    Eric D.

    Such a beautiful light house and beautiful nearby beach! I'm so glad we stopped and were lucky enough to actually get a parking spot! As stated this place is CRAZY popular and busy but for good reason, it's beautiful! The beach and nearby area is absolutely adorable and with some very pretty homes nearby as well. The lighthouse was closed when I visited unfortunately but I'd love to come back and visit again in the future. The beach was perfect and very enjoyable for a couple of hours. This place is known for a lot of sharks so be cautious when in and around the water!

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    Jennifer M.

    Iconic lighthouse located directly across from a fantastic beach. The lighthouse itself was smaller than I imagined it to be. The grounds were very well kept and it was a lovely attraction to see while we were here. We spent a bit of time walking on the beach. Nice sand and large sand dunes. Very picturesque.

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    Laura K.

    This is a gorgeous beach full of tiny starfish and soft sand. One of my new favorites in the US and we live in a beach town. The only problem; SHARKS! Of course they are in the ocean, but the sightings are multiple in this area. Regardless, we were happy to walk up and down the beach, admiring the homes and lighthouse, while spotting starfish along the way. Delightful.

    Dan R.

    I haven't seen a lot of lighthouses in my day. The nicest one I ever saw was on Tybee Island in Georgia. This one takes the prize for the smallest lighthouse I've ever seen. It traces back to the 1840s to protect ships from the treacherous conditions of the Chatham shorelines. It's still maintained today as a Coast Guard station, but is only open for tours once a week. There is a cool display of a Coast Guard rescue ship on the front lawn.

    John B.

    I'd only recently got round to seeing the film 'The Finest Hour' with the fella from Star Trek and Ben Affleck's little brother - I'm sure the lighthouse has had a significant spike in tourism since the movie. Anyway, knowing a little bit about the history it was mad to think they took out a tiddler of a boat across the mouth to the channel, in 60ft seas, in the middle of winter, to save other people - it's quite humbling really. It's well worth a visit, film or no.

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    Brian S.

    Wandering lights and shifting sands Chatham Harbor was and still is a very dangerous place. Since it is on the elbow of the Cape it gets hammered by huge storms and sneaky currants. Most maps are less than accurate because things are always changing and the sands are always shifting. So the very first lights constructed back in 1808 were small wooden structures actually built on movable wooden platforms that could be moved around to always align with the shifting sands. These small lights soon proved inadequate and were finally replaced with two taller cast iron and brick lined lights that stayed put. These twins lights were common back at the time and were thought to help mariners to distinguish this area from the huge Highland Lighthouse not far north of Chatham. The idea of twin lights soon fell out of favor and the southern light was moved to Nauset Beach in 1923 where it still stands. The Chatham Lighthouse is now part of a Coast Guard station so you can get close to the light but not actually right up to it. Still a very cool place, with the light on one side of the road and the cool beach on the other. Great views no matter where you look. The light is still very active and very necessary and is one of the few lights that is on 24 hours a day. The Fresnel Lens is long gone but a powerful electronic beam does the job of showing the way. Chatham can still be a challenging place to get to into by sea, especially in the night, fog or frequent nasty storm. Things are always changing and the treacherous sands shifting. The Chatham Light still is working to make things just a bit easier, just like it has for a long, long time.

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    Kendra S.

    Beautiful location with a fabulous beach nearby. Lighthouse itself is a bit overrated, but grounds are kept extremely clean and neat. Worth the visit when I visit Cape Cod, Massach

    Damien S.

    If I were a boat, it'd get me home. Unless I didn't live in Chatham, then I'd hope it'd pay for a cab fare. Or a water taxi. Something that would actually get me home. In all actuality, the Lighthouse is the name given to the beach (stiff shore lines and a no dog policy for the off-season) that's beautiful, but has only an across-the-street relationship with your porch light on steroids. Still historic, always scenic and more fo' this oddly placed place.

    Frank T.

    This light house is only open for tours on Wednesday's from 1-3pm during peak tourist months. It is a very scenic area and the views from the top are nice but it is very hot up at the top. The light house is moderately up kept as I'm sure it is not high on the government spending list to provide this lighthouse with a fresh coat of paint. The bodyguard workers were very knowledgeable about this light house and gave us plenty of info at three separate stops through this climb. They allowed for 8 people per group to climb. We came right at opening and waited outside in line for about 15 mins before our first part of the tour. When we finally got to the top, the view was amazing but with 8 people in a small space and not a ton of airflow my wife quickly became too hot and we had to climb back down. This is a nice experience but definitely a one time adventure and not worth changing plans over, if your in the area on the right day check it out.

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    Louis P.

    Seen the movie "The Finest Hours"... well this is the iconic lighthouse portrayed in the movie! A historic, old coast guard station on the eastern edge of Chatham. The station is still active and gives tours every so often to the public. Unfortunately, they weren't when we were there. It's a cool sight to see; the history and the purpose of it. There's ample parking in front and there's also steps to walk down to the beach. A must see attraction when you're in Chatham!

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    Interesting. Only one of several in the Cape area. Easy to get to.

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    Magical, wonderful, scenic views, fabulous beach..love Chatham and LOVE Chatham Lighthouse Beach..

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    Stunning views and an absolutely gorgeous beach. If your lucky you can see seals while you walk the beach. A must see while in the cape.

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    A cute little lighthouse with an absolutely stunning view. Bonus view of a Coast Guard ship.

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    Kate Gould Park - 6/24/2024

    Kate Gould Park

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    This park may be small, which is filled with numerous events that make it busy. The main attraction…read moreis during summer time, having concerts on Friday nights located in the gazebo, drawing many people. Another one includes an art display walkthrough, right toward the sidewalk. It has a unique concept, a whale I believe made of wood (completely guessing), painted with various subjects. Found that to be pretty cool. In the back of the park, there is a public restroom, including benches as well. Even with no events going on, this is a great place to rest and take in the beautiful spot. There are two entrances to the park, on Main Street and also Chatham Bars Ave.

    This park is the venue for a little slice of Norman Rockwell style Americana fun every Friday night…read moreduring the summer. What you ask? The Chatham Band concerts! Picture a lovely summer night when the park is filled with families sitting on blankets, dancing, balloons, after a visit to the nearby Candy Manor and a live band playing for 90 minutes. I've been coming to Chatham since I was a baby and the BEST thing about this particular park is the free band concerts that are held here. According to the Chatham Band website, they just finished up their 85th year of performing concerts. The bandstand is named after Whitney "Whit" Tileston, who was one of the popular band leaders and the one I remember the most from my childhood. Whit passed away back in 1995, so it's nice to see this memorial to him! There is a small parking lot next to the bandstand, by the Impudent Oyster, but that will likely be filled when in season. If you don't mind a walk, I recommend parking behind Ben Franklin or by Yankee Ingenuity. The park is kind of quiet most of the year, but it's a nice place to take a break when you are strolling through this quaint New England town. There are some benches spread throughout the park. Thankfully, the town has added a building adjacent to the park with public restroom facilities.

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    AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! CHATHAM HAS EVERYTHING YOU THINK ABOUT WHEN YOU CONJUR UP IMAGES OF OLD CAPE…read moreCOD. It is a quaint beautiful little town on the water that inspires people with its artistic natural beauty. This is A Painter's Paradise. You'll soak up the Cape Cod Lifestyle From shopping in unique shops, boutiques & restaurants or just meandering Main Street with an ice cream or some home made chocolates from The Candy Manor. In the summer You'll see people singing and playing their instruments on the street. You Can check out their Gazebo that houses The Chatham Band. There's Free Parking here in many lots. After your stroll, you have to see the old CHATHAM LIGHTHOUSE & THE BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACHES! WOW!!!! Chatham has its own little airport & a great restaurant called Hanger B. You can go for a Bi-Plane Ride & see Cape Cod like you've never seen it before. The weekend before Father's Day they have an open house nicknamed Planes, Trains & Automobiles with a great collection of cars & planes. Even the Military shows up to display their vehicles. Don't Forget about their Free Summer Concerts here. This is an annual tradition here in Chatham since 1932- Yup 86 Years. They start the season on June 29th at 8 PM and play every Friday night until August 31st at Kate Gould Park. Thousands & Thousands of people have seen the concerts over the years. The Travel Channel has featured Chatham in it's segment called "10 Great Small Towns for Big Vacations". Chatham is Naturally Beautiful Laid Back & you can Chill-Ax to Old School Cape Cod. It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

    Great spot all that Cape Cod was in my mind you can experience in Chatham. People…read morewere friendly and helpful with suggestions to see while here.

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