'''Rockland''' is a city in Maine that has witnessed a resurgence in recent years. Once boarded up shops are now colorfully decorated and the Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center offer a diverse Maine artisan collection. Rockland plays host to many festivals, including the Maine Lobster Festival and the North Atlantic Blues Festival.

Get in

By plane

  • '''Knox County Regional Airport''' ({{IATA|RKD}}) ({{ICAO|KRKD}}), Located in Owls Head. Served by various commuter services, including one operating for U.S. Airways.
  • '''Portland International Jetport (PWM)''', [http://www.portlandjetport.org]. Located in Portland.
  • '''Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)''', Located in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • By bus

  • '''Concord Trailways''', Toll free: 800-639-3317.
  • By train

  • '''Amtrak''', [http://www.amtrak.com/]. The ''Downeaster''.
  • '''Maine Eastern Railroad''', [http://www.maineeasternrailroad.com/index.html]. Come aboard our restored vintage railcars for a carefree journey through the spectacular scenery of mid-coast Maine, between Brunswick and Rockland.
  • By car

    Besides walking or using a rental car, the best mode of transportation in town is a taxi. Rockland Yellow cab is a new company in the area. you can reach them at 207-596-3440. they are the only service in the state of maine to run New York style black and yellow taxis, and the veteran drivers are uniformed in the 1940's - 50's style uniforms. there are also two other services in the area, but yellow cab is the best hands down.

    Get around

  • '''Maine State Ferry Service'''[http://www.state.me.us/mdot/opt/ferry/maine-ferry-service.php] to Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus Island.
  • See

  • '''Farnsworth Art Museum''', 16 Museum St., Phone: 207-596-6457, [http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/]. 10AM-5PM. Daily in summer; closed Monday in other seasons. $10 adults; $8 seniors; $8 students 18 and older; children 17 and younger.
  • Maine Lighthouse Museum. Park Drive. 1 207-594-3301. -F 9AM-5PM, Sa-Su 10AM-4PM. 5/Free (Adults/Children). ttp://www.mainelighthousemuseum.com. Largest collection of Lighthouse artifacts in the country. Recently merged with the American Lighthouse Foundation. Located in the recently renovated Penobscot Bay Gateway Visitor's Center.

  • '''Owl's Head Transportation Museum''', Route 73, Owls Head, Phone: 207-594-4410, [http://www.ohtm.org/]. Owl's Head has a terrific collection of pioneer-era aircraft and automobiles including more than 100 historic aircraft, automobiles, bicycles, carriages and engines.
  • Do

  • Take a Windjammer Cruise
  • Walk the 7/8 mile long breakwater to the '''Breakwater Lighthouse'''
  • Check out the many galleries, shops, and restaurants downtown.
  • Take the ferry from Rockland to one of many beautiful working islands, including Vinalhaven, North Haven or Matinicus.
  • Take a day trip to Camden, Belfast or around the beautiful Saint George Peninsula.
  • Festivals

  • '''Maine Lobster Festival''', [http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com].
  • '''North Atlantic Blues Festival''', [http://www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com].
  • '''Maine Boats Homes & Harbors Show''', [http://maineboats.com/boatshow/]
  • Buy

    Eat

  • '''Primo''', 2 South Main Street, Phone: 207-596-0770, [http://www.primorestaurant.com]. One of the top rated restaurants in the state.
  • '''Cafe Miranda''', 15 Oak Street, Phone: 207-594-2034, [http://cafemiranda.com]. Offering an exceptionally large number of inventive dishes, many of which are cooked in an open wood-fired oven.
  • '''Amalfi''', 12 Water Street, Phone: 207-596-0012, Excellent meditteranean restaurant.
  • '''Rockland Cafe''', 441 Main Street, [http://www.rocklandcafe.com]. Best option for a well-prepared, affordable homestyle meal.
  • Any of the areas many fantastic lobster pounds, for fresh-off-the-boat seafood. Ask a local.
  • Drink

  • '''In Good Company''', 415 Main Street, Phone: 207-593-9110. A wine bar with a varied (and often affordable) selection of wines, ports and beers, as well as expertly prepared appetizers and entrees.
  • '''Waterworks Pub''', 7 Lindsey Street, Phone: 207-596-2753. Beers brewed by local Rocky Bay Brewery and good pub fare. Live music.
  • '''Timeout Pub''', 275 Main Street, Phone 207-596-9336. Blues Night M 7-10pm. F,Sa local music.
  • Sleep

  • '''Captain Lindsay House Inn''', 5 Lindsey St., Phone: 207-596-7950, [http://www.lindseyhouse.com]. Nine room B&B located just off Main Street.
  • '''Berry Manor Inn''', 81 Talbot Avenue , Phone: 207-596-7696 , [http://www.berrymanorinn.com]. Twelve room B&B located within walking distance of Main Street. AAA 4 diamond rated.
  • '''Limerock Inn''', 96 Limerock Street, Phone: 207-594-2257, [http://www.limerockinn.com]. Turreted Queen Anne Victorian located steps away from art galleries, shops, fine dining and the world renowned Farnswoth Art Museum and Maine Lighthouse Museum. Elegant eight room B&B each with private luxury bath. Three course breakfast served daily. Offers free wireless internet, has a 24 hour guest pantry stocked with refreshments, and snacks and a business center.
  • '''Hampton Inn''', 190 New County Road, Thomaston,[http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=RKDMEHX]. New hotel located in nearby town of Thomaston.
  • Get out