Looking for a vacation by the water? Cape Cod has one of the best resorts for a waterfront stay in the country, according to USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards .

The annual rankings highlight the best in travel, food and lifestyle, and winners are chosen by a public voting poll after being nominated by industry experts. In the 2025 hotel awards, ranking destination resorts, bed-and-breakfasts, luxury hotel brands and more across the country, Chatham Bars Inn placed second in the best waterfront hotel category .

Here's what to know when planning your visit to the award-winning resort.

About Chatham Bars Inn

Since 1914, Chatham Bars Inn has welcomed guests to its beautiful property on the Atlantic Ocean. The resort is complete with a quarter-mile private beach, perfect for

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