Nice little shop packed with oddities and jewelry. Very lovely to browse, and we buy something every time we go. It seems it gets a little more mainstream/ordinary every year (in years past we would get things that were brought over from other countries. Now it's a little more gift shoppy, with novelty socks and silly greeting cards.) read more

This funky little shop has been here forever! It's really a neat place and a must visit for me when I'm in Chatham. It's centrally located on Chatham's quaint Main Street. I'd say they have items for almost all budgets here. They sell home decor, earrings, glassware, greeting cards, decorative pocket knives, cool socks, beautiful photos of the Cape, clocks, inexpensive coin purses, signs and SO MUCH MORE! My personal favorite is the jewelry, they often have some very eclectic items! Keep in mind the inventory is often changing, so if you see something you LOVE, you might want to buy it on this vacation. I spotted a sign in the store stating they will ship to 48 of the states. This is a great place to look for a unique gift! read more

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I've been frequenting Yankee Ingenuity for years & I've always been a huge fan of this store! If you like shops with fun, funky, eclectic mixes objects - you'll LOVE it here. They have a wide range of jewelry, home decor, knick-knacks, fossils, books, kitchen goodies, and gifts for everyone! I swear, I find something new every time I shop here :) This is my favorite shop to shop for gifts for a wide range of people because they have such a great mix of different styles! read more

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I love this shop and make sure to stop by whenever I'm in Chatham. It's a small shop filled with beautiful hand made crafts: jewelry, gift items, etc. My mother-in-law gifted a sushi serving set purchased here to me for my birthday a few years ago. I love their jewelry selection and see something different every time I stop in. The prices are reasonable, so be warned that if you come in to window shop, you may walk away with a purchase after all. read more

Yankee Ingenuity - Art Galleries Near Me - Chatham, Massachusetts

Though Chatham is full of gifty artisan shops, this one has a bit of a sense of humor about it. There's a bit of an edge. I actually spent the most time in this shop and I spent a good bit of time chuckling at some of the crazy stuff I saw. Lots of stuff with slightly humorous sayings - you know the bad puns? I didn't buy anything. Do I really need to hang up a shellacked horseshoe crab shell? Or a picture of a duck that says "Shut the duck up". But it was fun to walk around and look. read more

The Cape, and Chatham in particular, is full of these small artsy kind of stores that sell, let's be honest, expensive crap. This is not another store like that. It's pretty funky and sells things that will make you smile and maybe even laugh. No, it's nothing you absolutely need but stuff that's kind of clever, fun and interesting. It's a small place overflowing with what I'll loosely call "stuff". It's not easy to describe what they sell. You really need to just go in and check it out. You might not buy anything but it's worth a visit if you're in the area. The stuff isn't cheap but nothing is hideously expensive either, especially when you figure you're not likely to find stuff like this anywhere else. It's a great place to buy gifts for the oddball in your life. Or maybe you ARE the oddball in your life, in which case you'll love this place. read more

Yankee Ingenuity - Where else are you going to find classy stuff like this? I know what I'm getting EVERYONE for Christmas this year! - Art Galleries Near Me - Chatham, Massachusetts

Hands down, my very favorite store in the entire world. I can remember coming here as a child and spending lots of time staring at the shiny jewelry cases, and random trinkets. As an adult, I still find myself drawn to this store and I can't help but buy something every time I stop by. If you only go to one store in downtown Chatham this should be it. Pick out a print to remember your vacation, a pair of wampum earrings and a couple artisan postcards and you'll be on your way. It isn't a trip to Cape Cod without a stop at Yankee Ingenuity. read more

Amazing store with some beautiful and fun novelty items! The store is small but packed full of everything from lovely jewelry, to fun cards, cool etched glass, artwork, and other random fun items. May of the items were reasonably priced and worth the price tag. It's a great store for browsing or finding unique gifts. I could have spent lots of time in Yankee Ingenuity but thankfully the members of my group saved me (and my wallet) from spending the entire afternoon in there = read more

I rarely buy anything at Yankee Ingenuity, bcs it's a little out of my price range. But that doesn't mean this isn't a great store to browse! Wild eccentricity, Chatham-style! Which is to say: this isn't where you go shopping for a bachelorette party, but it's a great place to get a gift for someone who prefers a little more than a coffee cup that says "Chatham, Mass" on it. There's a healthy mix of touristy gifts and just beautiful pieces that aren't Cape-specific. Layout is tight, and the store gets crowded in the summer, and there is enough breakable stuff around that I would say...well, you know your kids. You decide if it's appropriate for them to go in. This year, I did actually make a purchase. I found a photo of a sunset reflected in a fisherman's shanty that just....really caught my eye! The bigger size was $65, which was too much for me. But then I saw they had smaller prints, maybe 8x10ish. I found the same photo there, and was willing to shell out $35 for it. I've never bought a photographic print before, so here's to Yankee Ingenuity for having just the right thing! read more

Such an awesome little shop- we come here for any kinds of gifts we need and if we are looking for something unique! They have amazing jewelry (a lot of which is made by local artists). I always find some kind of trinket or funny item to purchase. If you are bringing small children, be sure to keep them close- there are as many expensive glass items as there are children's toys.. Definitely make this stop while in downtown Chatham! read more

Have you ever walked into a shop and knew that you were going to spend hours in there and possibly not buy anything but for the sake of exploration you meandered your way through it? This defines Yankee Ingenuity. Locally made items sold in a little shop on Main street in downtown Chatham. The items range from burlesque statues to sea glass jewelry. From yoga posed skeletons carved from elk horns to local photographs of the surrounding area. There is something for everyone at this store, whether they know it or not. Metal work, glass work, zany clocks and small glass boxes. Lawn ornaments, home decorations, sea grass purses and more This place is a dream for anyone with a short attention span disorder. read more

In a sea of tourist artsy stores with all the same jewerly and art, Yankee Ingenuity brings you back to what a catch all store should be. There a little bit of everything here - jewelry, kitchen gadgets, art, clothing, and a little bit of humor. All of that and the prices are reasonable. While from the outside it looks almost like a thrift store and the inside is not as bright as the other stores on the main drag, the originality and charm of the place wins out. It's one of those places that you know that the you were not able to see everything - a reason to return. read more

This store is rad....with a capital R.... Plan to spend a lot of time in here exploring because they really do have something for everyone and something for every budget. Every item I saw was something I have never seen anywhere else so how perfect to find that odd thing for your own home or that awesome gift for a friend who needs something unique. Their prices are pretty amazing too and the quality is spot on. All of the yes...go here....seriously, you will thank me... read more

Daunting array of trinkets and gifts in such a small space! I spent an hour here loading up on holiday gifts and likely wasn't as intensive as I could. Loads of local art options and some tourist ya ya to keep lights on but overall worthy. read more

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A must see! Wonderful shop, full of many handmade, "By The Sea" items. Everything from jewelry, aromatherapy, to glass blown keepsakes. You could spend hours here & not see everything! read more

I found a "petrified piece of poop" for sale there once. 10/10 would go again. In all seriousness though this store is a really fun place with really unique merchandise. And any place that sells steampunk jewelry is a winner in my book. read more

I love this store and stop in every time I visit town. It has a wide variety of art and gift items and photography etc. It has the neatest items not found anywhere! Awesome Nick nacks, jewelry and sculptures. Great place to stop in! read more

This is my favorite gift shop. I usually go for a visit once a month or so. Always see new things. Selection, quality, and price are all outstanding. read more

Cute store with a good variety of gift/novelty items. Unique cards and dishes.

I love this store for gifts and jewelry. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is really nice. We have too many gift shops in Chatham -- if we only had two, I would choose here and Mermaids on Main. read more

My all time favorite place for Jewelry. The owner is very nice and the pieces in her store are very unique. I've loved jewelry all my life but recently I've been struggling to find unique pieces shopping at this store has really restored my love. I get compliments all the time on my earrings that I get from there! Because I love it so much I went And bought my friend a few pieces from there for her birthday! You won't regret going there! read more

Mix of fads, jewelry, and gift items. Good for an impulse purchase or a unique birthday gift.

Something for everybody!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this place. Just bring your Christmas shopping list to this place and you will cross everyone off your list. Friendly and efficient, the staff has it down. I love this place. Do yourself a favor....shop here...please. read more

A store filled with beautiful, interesting things that takes window shopping to new heights. Yankee Ingenuity has an eclectic assortment of objects - what they all have in common is that each is a little treasure. From fancy glass barrettes to garden gnomes to lamps, you will inevitably find something you *must* have. The prices are actually lower than you might expect for a lot of the items, especially jewelery. read more

this store has anything and everything, and holds true to the disclaimer on the door that it is packed with a ton of cool stuff: cards, dishes, jewelry, artwork, animals made of recycled tools, horseshoe puzzles, lamps, crafts. i think i did about two laps of the store and noticed something new at every corner. after the second lap, i decided to pull myself away from the store or i would've seriously spent all day in here. read more

The man who owns or manages this store (John?) is great. His pictures are incredible and my parent's house is full of them. She bought me one as a gift this year which was so special. John assisted us at the register and had it shipped in a timely manner to San Francisco. He even scanned a page from his book explaining the story behind the picture which was a really nice touch! Who does that when their store is super super busy in the summer?! How thoughtful. It's now included in the framing and I like knowing how much work went into getting the photo. It looks lovely and I'm going to cherish it forever! Would highly recommend this store. Fair prices and fun things you wouldn't otherwise find. read more

the best gift shop in chatham by far! reasonably priced, with something for everyone. Jewelry displays are amazing!!!

Such a cute store. The handmade jewelery, housewares, scarves...really, a total "tourist trap" but the prices were totally reasonable. And ditto the previous reviewer....you think you are there t window shop, but you'll ultimately find something you like and in your budget. I went in to kill time and came out with a scarf for $11. read more

Liked all the stuff I bought there and very reasonable prices. Their pewter ornaments i.e. starfish, whale tale, scallop etc. are $6 less than a shop in Wellfleet and they are the very same thing. I also got a pretty dragonfly pin and some earrings. Lots of neat stuff in there. read more

My dad, sister and I stopped to check this place out earlier today. The staff are great, the prices reasonable and the products excellent! I highly recommend it as a mandated stop for those vacationing on Cape Cod! read more

This place is awesome. They have so many cool gifts crammed into such a small store. Every year I visit Chatham on vacation I go here at least every day just to look around read more

I love this place. They always have new, cute things to offer - fun gifts, souvenirs and great jewelry. One of my favorite stores on the Cape!!! read more

Never go to the Cape without a trip to this gem of a store. Lots of unique gifts, jewelry and gifts.Always crowded but the staff works very quickly getting people checked out and assisted read more

I love this place. I always find something new everytime staff is very friendly. Small place a little toughto explore but worth it