'''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.
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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.
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