Hamilton (Massachusetts)

Hamilton is a North Shore city in Massachusetts with a population of about 7,500 in 2020. Hamilton is closely tied to its sister town, Wenham, sharing a school system, library, recreation department and commuter rail station. In 2010, the community of Hamilton-Wenham was listed among the "Best Places to Live" by Boston Magazine.

Wenham has a population around 5k in the 2020 census.

Understand
The Town of Hamilton has long been known for its association with equestrian and agricultural activities. Hamilton is continually exploring new ways to grow, while embracing its rich and storied history.

With 15 square miles (40 km²) of winding roads, rolling hills, green forests, and miles of open fields, Hamilton is beautifully rural, peaceful, and inviting.

By train
Hamilton-Wenham train station is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail Newburyport Line which goes to Boston North Station.

By car
From Boston, take I-93 North to Route 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. Exit 20A from Route 128 onto Route 1A. Follow Route 1A through North Beverly, Wenham, into Hamilton. Trip is about, 30-35 minutes.

Go next

 * Gloucester, a city located directly on the Atlantic Ocean, has numerous beaches, sprawling state parks, shopping and night life.
 * Beverly is the next-door neighbor to Hamilton with shopping, restaurants, museums, parks and smaller beaches.
 * Salem is the historic site of the Salem Witch Trials with numerous museums based upon its rich colonial history (Salem Witch Museum). Salem is located directly on the ocean with many seaside restaurants and shops.
 * Ipswich is another neighbor to Hamilton with Crane Beach and Estate, which are both beautiful and family-friendly areas. Ipswich also has many great restaurants and small pubs in its quaint downtown area.
 * Rockport is the next town over from Gloucester with many seafood restaurants and a lively downtown shopping area called Bearskin Neck, where tourists and locals come to experience the small village of shops located only feet above the ocean.