Chatham, Cape Cod

Often cloaked in morning fog, Chatham, Massachusetts forms the ragged elbow of Cape Cod.

Encompassing a mere 16 square miles of dry ground, Chatham is a decidedly maritime place of pristine beaches, wild barrier islands, tidal shoals, fleeting sandbars, circular coves and miles of saltwater inlets.

Incorporated in 1712, Chatham remains remarkable old-fashioned, despite a well-deserved reputation for shopping. Chichi boutiques reside in quaint storefronts along its winding Main Street lined with historic inns, white-steepled churches, varied eateries and art galleries.

A visit to the busy commercial fishing pier reveals the thriving fishing village that exists beneath Chatham’s stylish façade.