Hamilton, Massachusetts

Originally a section of Ipswich called “The Hamlet,” the town was named for Alexander Hamilton, whose portrait became the town seal in 1903. Hamilton had no specific association with the community and was most likely chosen for his importance in American history.

Hamilton is a rural community with a compact downtown area, beautiful residential neighborhoods, and pastoral landscapes with old stone walls on winding, tree-lined roads. It is also know for its rich equestrian heritage. Myopia Hunt Club holds frequent events including Sunday afternoon polo and hosts an annual Thanksgiving Day fox hunt open to the public.

Hamilton has close ties to neighboring Wenham, sharing a school system, library, recreation department, commuter rail station, and newspaper. In 2010, Boston Magazine listed Hamilton-Wenham among the “Best Places to Live."

Hamilton is a quiet suburb and many residents enjoy traveling to surrounding towns for additional downtown fun and attractions. Check out some of Hamilton's attractions:

www.hwrecreation.com Hamilton/Wenham Town Recreation information.
www.massaudobon.org Massachusetts Audubon Society
www.ectaonline.org Essex County Trail Association
www.thetrustees.org The Trustees of Reservations
www.ecga.org Essex County Greenbelt Association
www.myopiahuntclub.com Exclusive golf and polo Club in Hamilton
www.wenham.golf Golf course in Wenham- Open to the public
www.footebrotherscanoes.com Paddling on the Ipswich River
www.hamiltonathleticclub.org Hamilton Athletic Club in Wenham
www.gordon.edu/bennet Gordon College Athletic Pool/facility
www.weathervanetavern.com The Weathervane Tavern, Hamilton
www.15walnut.com 15 Walnut Tavern, Hamilton
www.blackcowrestaurants.com Black Cow Tap and Grill, Hamilton
www.wenhamteahouse.com Wenham Tea House, Wenham
www.honeycombhamilton.com Honeycomb Bakery, Hamilton
www.timelessinteriorsandgifts.com Timeless Interiors and Gifts, Hamilton.
www.thesingingflower.com The Singing Flower, Florist, Hamilton.
www.crosbysmarkets.com Crosby’s Marketplace, Hamilton
www.cvs.com CVS Pharmacy, Hamilton
Connolly’s Pharmacy, Hamilton
www.dunkindonuts.com Dunkin Donuts, Hamilton
www.marcorelleswine.com Community Package Store, Hamilton
Harrigan’s Liquor Store, Hamilton