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A ROUND CA PE COD
Chatham
With a robust fishing and agricultural history, the town
of Chatham has morphed into one of the most pleasing
destinations on the Cape for visitors and homeowners.
Chatham was settled by the English in 1664 and
incorporated in 1712. In addition to fishing and farming,
Chatham locals also labored at building ships and making
salt, before the town eventually became a sought-after
vacation destination.
Popular for retirement and second-home ownership,
Chatham retains a charming vibrancy, especially at its
historic fish pier, where an active, small boat fleet brings
in their catch under the curious observation of dozens
of visitors each day. The Main Street shopping district
is busy throughout the year, with many fine restaurants,
clothing boutiques, bookstores, candy, and ice cream
You can learn all about an infamous apex predator which visits
Cape Cod waters at the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Shark
Center, which aims to support scientific research and educate the
community about white sharks.
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