Rockingham district, New Hampshire, United States

Places to visit near Rowley

Rowley is a town in Rockingham district, New Hampshire, United States, home to about 1,416 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 15 churches, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 parks and 16 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Willowdale State Forest (7 km), Appleton Farms (9 km) and Bradley Palmer State Park (10 km).

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Rowley, New Hampshire
Rowley, Rockingham district, New Hampshire, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rowley at a glance

Location
Rockingham district, New Hampshire, United States
Population
about 1,416
Coordinates
42.7168° N, 70.8787° W
Places within 50 km
123 (123 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Rowley

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rowley: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Rowley

46 churches within 100 km of Rowley. The closest is First Presbyterian Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rowley

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rowley. The closest is Willowdale State Forest (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Rowley

41 parks within 100 km of Rowley. The closest is Bradley Palmer State Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Rowley

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rowley. The closest is Glen Magna Farms (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rowley

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rowley. The closest is Chebacco Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Rowley

20 museums within 100 km of Rowley. The closest is Bartlett Museum, Inc. (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rowley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rowley
  2. 7 km Willowdale State Forest · nature spot, Essex
  3. 4 km Bradley Palmer State Park · nature spot, Essex
  4. 5 km Appleton Farms · nature spot, Rockingham
  5. 4 km Hamlin Reservation · nature spot, Rockingham
  6. 6 km Sandy Point State Reservation · nature spot, Essex
  7. 10 km Back to Rowley

Plan a longer trip from Rowley — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Rowley

    All places near Rowley by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Rowley by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches46First Presbyterian Church (13 km)
    Other attractions46First Religious Society (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens42Willowdale State Forest (7 km)
    Parks41Bradley Palmer State Park (12 km)
    Forts & heritage36Glen Magna Farms (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Chebacco Lake (16 km)
    Museums20Bartlett Museum, Inc. (19 km)
    Beaches & coast15Crane Beach (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5Weir Hill (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3Egg Rock (39 km)
    Temples1Temple Israel Cemetery (35 km)
    Waterfalls1Newton Lower Falls Historic District (51 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1Islamic Society of Boston (53 km)
    Buddhist sites1Fo Guang Buddhist Temple Boston (53 km)

    Rowley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rowley?

    Willowdale State Forest (nature spot, about 7 km), Appleton Farms (nature spot, about 9 km), Bradley Palmer State Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Hamlin Reservation (nature spot, about 10 km), Sandy Point State Reservation (nature spot, about 10 km), Bradley Palmer State Park (park, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rowley?

    123 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 3 other attractions, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 parks, 16 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Rowley?

    First Presbyterian Church, about 13 km by road; Wenham Museum (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Rowley?

    Willowdale State Forest, about 7 km by road; Appleton Farms (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Rowley?

    Bradley Palmer State Park, about 12 km by road; Salem Willows Park (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rowley?

    Start in Rowley, visit Willowdale State Forest, then Bradley Palmer State Park, then Appleton Farms, then Hamlin Reservation, then Sandy Point State Reservation, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rowley?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Rowley

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rowley’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rowley on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.