Rowley, MA
Rowley, a quiet town nestled on the coast, is rich with antiques, historic homes, and picturesque farmlands, making Rowley a beautiful wedding destination.
A fine example of North Shore small-town culture, dining, and antique shopping, Rowley is a lovely place to visit for both North Shore locals and Massachusetts visitors. It was originally settled as a plantation by Reverend Ezekiel Rogers, who had arrived from England with approximately twenty families in 1639. In the mid 1600’s, Rowley became known for its hemp and flax cloth, as well as cotton. In 1669, a sawmill was established in town and is still in business today.
Rowley has considerable preserved open space to enjoy, including , the Georgetown-Rowley State Forest, the Willowdale State Forest, the Arthur Ewell Reservation, the Bay Circuit Trail and a portion of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
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Settled
1639
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Population
6,637
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Website
Did you know?
Rowley is home to the first stone arch bridge in North America built in 1642.
Highlights
- Briar Barn Inn
- Barn at Bradstreet Farm
- Todd Farm Flea Market
Getting Here
From Rt. 95: Take route 95 to exit 54A and travel 3 miles until you cross over into Route 1 (133East) 1.5 miles, at the intersection of Rt.133 and 1A, take a left on 1A, into Rowley Center.
MBTA: From North Station, take the Newburyport/Rockport Line all the way into Rowley Station.
