Chatham station
Chatham station is a former railroad station located on Depot Road in Chatham, Massachusetts. Its origins go back to 1887. Close by, SS Pendleton is 6.9 mi away.
A museum inside Chatham
You can stay in Chatham
Chatham station is inside Chatham, which has 28 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 70 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1887
Chatham station dates from 1887. About ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Plan a visit to Chatham station around the weather below.
Chatham station
Chatham station is a former railroad station located on Depot Road in Chatham, Massachusetts. In use from 1887 to 1937, it has housed the Chatham Railroad Museum since 1960. The station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 as Chatham Railroad Depot.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1887
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1978)
A base for Chatham station
Close by, places to stay are in Chatham (28) and Dennis (54).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Chatham station | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham 54% vacation homes | in town | — | 28 11 hotels · 2 motels · 13 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 6,752 | $943K | A− |
| Dennis 52% vacation homes | 11 mi west | 15 min | 54 21 hotels · 10 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 14,906 | $627K | B− |
| Yarmouth 29% vacation homes | 14 mi west | 20 min | 77 43 hotels · 11 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 25,225 | $552K | B− |
| Brewster 42% vacation homes | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 28 8 hotels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 10,457 | $708K | A− |
| Harwich 34% vacation homes | 6 mi west | 10 min | 23 8 hotels · 1 motel · 13 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 13,635 | $659K | A− |
| Eastham 53% vacation homes | 11 mi north | 15 min | 34 10 hotels · 6 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 1 campground | 5,844 | $732K | B |
| Orleans 43% vacation homes | 6 mi north | 10 min | 12 2 hotels · 3 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs | 6,524 | $957K | B |
| Barnstable Town | 20 mi west | 30 min | 68 38 hotels · 5 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 50,101 | $603K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Chatham station
These well-known sights sit within 63 miles.
17 mi Ancient siteSS Pendleton
62 mi MuseumUSS Massachusetts
38 mi MuseumPlimoth Patuxet
210 mi National SeashoreCape Cod National Seashore3.7M visitors a year
62 mi MuseumBattleship Cove
41 mi LandmarkNational Monument to the Forefathers
328 mi LandmarkPilgrim Monument
62 mi MuseumUSS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.Photo credits
SS Pendleton: United States Coast Guard, Richard C. Kelsey, Public domain · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · Plimoth Patuxet: Tr!sie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cape Cod National Seashore: SeduisantRedux, CC BY 3.0 · Battleship Cove: Electroengie at English Wikipedia, Public domain · National Monument to the Forefathers: T.S. Custadio aka ToddC4176 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Pilgrim Monument: Peter Whitlock (Transferred by adavyd/Originally uploaded by Willster3), CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.: "Official U.S. Navy Photograph, Released, U.S. Naval Photographic Center, U.S. N, Public domain
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Good to know about Chatham station
Is Chatham station in Chatham?
Yes. It’s inside Chatham, MA.
When is the best time to visit Chatham station?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–77°.
How far is Chatham station from Boston?
About 70 miles northwest of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Chatham station?
Cape Cod Gateway (HYA), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boston Logan (BOS), about 71 miles.
Where should I stay near Chatham station?
Chatham (in town, 28 places to stay), Dennis (11 mi, 54 places to stay) and Yarmouth (14 mi, 77 places to stay).
Advice from Chatham
There are no tips yet, so start one in Chatham’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.