Named after Alexander Hamilton, Hamilton is a rural-suburban town named one of the “Best Places to Live” by Boston Magazine in 2010. It is close to the Atlantic coastline and is famously home to several historic homes and farmlike landscapes with centuries-old trees and old stone walls.
Hamilton has rich equestrian roots, so it’s not uncommon to share roads with horse and pony riders. This unique feature has kept Hamilton a small town with that rural charm. Its early years were no different: Hamilton was settled in 1638 as part of Ipswich, but became independent in 1793. As a result, it never had any freeways or main roads through the town, where locals have to rely on neighboring routes to get into major cities.
There are several protected areas in Hamilton, which is unsurprising for a traditionally equestrian and farming town. Locals may enjoy visiting the Myopia Hunt Club, the Bradley Palmer State Park, the Appleton Farm Grass Rides, and the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. Unfortunately, these settings, while picturesque, also make dealing with pests like termites and rodents a year-round concern.