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Things to see in Chatham (United States): 25 places and when to go
Chatham is a town in United States, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Wildlife (6), Food and drink (6). The best known are Besek Mountain, Chauncey Peak and Lamentation Mountain. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.5743, -72.6254
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Wildlife (6) · Food and drink (6) · Mountains (3) · History (3) · Stargazing (2)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 142 km as the crow flies
What to see in Chatham
The places in and around Chatham, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Besek MountainMountain in United States of America12 km
- Chauncey PeakMountain in United States of America11 km
- Lamentation MountainMountain in United States of America11 km
- Van Vleck ObservatoryAstronomical observatory at Wesleyan University3.5 km
- Dart Island State ParkPark in Middletown, Connecticut, US5.7 km
- Dinosaur State Park and ArboretumState park in Connecticut, United States8.8 km
- Haddam Island State ParkPark in Haddam, Connecticut, US13 km
- Higganum Reservoir State ParkState park in Middlesex County, Connecticut11 km
- Meshomasic State ForestProtected area in Connecticut13 km
- South Glastonbury Historic DistrictHistoric district in Glastonbury, Connecticut11 km
- Bowdoin College Museum of ArtMuseum at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine339 km
- Mattabesett TrailHiking trail in Connecticut, United States8.7 km
- Peary–MacMillan Arctic MuseumMuseum in Brunswick, Maine339 km
- Powder Ridge Ski AreaSki area located in Middlefield, Connecticut12 km
- River Highlands State ParkState park in Middlesex County, Connecticut5.0 km
- St. Stanislaus ParishChurch in Connecticut, United States15 km
- Highland Historic DistrictHistory9.4 km
- Starr Mill Road BridgeBridge in United States of America5.1 km
- Benjamin Hill-Lam ObservatoryObservatory338 km
- Black Pug BrewingBrewery339 km
- Fat Orange Cat Brew CompanyBrewery13 km
- Moderation Brewing CompanyBrewery339 km
- Richmand RumDistillery1,407 km
- Rule of 3 BrewingBrewery7.9 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Smoketown Brewing Station
When to go to Chatham
The best time to visit Chatham is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:18
- FebPossible10:23
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time15:00
- JulBest time14:44
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. In April, 22 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Chatham
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 142 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Colchester16 places22 km
- Hartford, Connecticut54 places23 km
- Killingworth16 places23 km
- Waterbury, Connecticut39 places35 km
- New Haven, Connecticut36 places36 km
- Storrs21 places40 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Chatham?
The best known: Besek Mountain, Chauncey Peak, Lamentation Mountain, Van Vleck Observatory, Dart Island State Park. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Chatham?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h.
How do you get to Chatham?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 142 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Chatham as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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