Rockland (Maine)

By plane

• Knox County Regional AirportIn Owls Head. Served by various commuter services, including Cape Air. Cape Air offers several flights daily to Boston's Logan Airport.

• Portland International JetportIn Portland.

• Boston Logan International AirportIn Boston, Massachusetts.

By bus

• Concord Trailways

By train

• AmtrakThe Downeaster. Take the Downeaster to Brunswick, and then transfer to the Maine Eastern Railroad (seasonal).

• Maine Eastern RailroadCome aboard 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 can be reached at +1 207-596-3440. It is the only service in the State of Maine to run New York-style black and yellow taxis. There are also two other services in the area.
Remember to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks! This is a state law in many other places, but it is strictly enforced in Rockland, particularly along Main Street. You will be ticketed if you fail to yield to pedestrians who are in a crosswalk.
Driving to Rockland from the south along Route 1 can be extremely stressful during the summer months (especially in July and August) as the two-lane road is clogged with traffic (especially in the town of Wiscasset). Many prefer to take I-295 (formerly I-95) north to Augusta, and then take State Route 17 east to Rockland. While longer in distance, the drive is far less stressful and often quicker, despite the longer distance. If you are in no hurry and wish to see many of the wonderful sights to be had along Route 1 between Bath and Rockland, then Coastal Route 1 is the way to go.

• Maine State Ferry ServiceTo Vinalhaven, North Haven and Matinicus Island.

• Farnsworth Art Museum

  phone: +1 207-596-6457
  address: 16 Museum St

• Maine Lighthouse Museum

  phone: +1 207 594-3301
  address: 1 Park Dr
  Largest collection of lighthouse artifacts in the country. It has merged with the American Lighthouse Foundation. In the renovated Penobscot Bay Gateway Visitor's Center.

• Owl's Head Transportation Museum

  phone: +1 207-594-4410
  address: Route 73, Owls Head
  Owl's Head has a terrific collection of pioneer-era aircraft and automobiles including more than 100 historic aircraft, automobiles, bicycles, carriages and engines.

There are many galleries, shops, and restaurants downtown. The ferry from Rockland will take you to one of many beautiful working islands, including Vinalhaven, North Haven or Matinicus.

• Windjammer Cruise

• Breakwater LighthouseWalk the 7/8 mile long breakwater to the lighthouse.

Festivals

• Maine Lobster Festival

• North Atlantic Blues Festival

• Maine Boats Homes & Harbors Show

• Primo

  phone: +1 207-596-0770
  address: 2 South Main St
  One of the top rated restaurants in the state.

• Cafe Miranda

  phone: +1 207-594-2034
  address: 15 Oak St
  Offering an exceptionally large number of inventive dishes, many of which are cooked in an open wood-fired oven.

• Amalfi

  phone: +1 207-596-0012
  address: 12 Water St
  Excellent Mediterranean restaurant.

• Rockland Cafe

  address: 441 Main St
  A well-prepared, affordable homestyle meal.
• Any of the areas many fantastic lobster pounds, for fresh-off-the-boat seafood. Ask a local.

• Wasses Hot Dogs

  phone: +1 207 594-7472
  address: 2 North Main St
  Famous hot dog stand operating since the early 1970s, featuring the excellent hot dogs (fried in peanut oil). They also operate another location in Belfast.

• In Good Company

  phone: +1 207-593-9110
  address: 415 Main St
  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

  phone: +1 207-596-2753
  address: 7 Lindsey St
  Beers brewed by local Rocky Bay Brewery and good pub fare. Live music.

• Timeout Pub

  phone: +1 207-596-9336
  address: 275 Main St
  Blues Night M 7-10PM. F Sa local music.

• Captain Lindsay House Inn

  phone: +1 207-596-7950
  address: 5 Lindsey St
  Nine-room B&B just off Main Street.

• Berry Manor Inn

  phone: +1 207-596-7696
  address: 81 Talbot Ave
  Twelve-room B&B within walking distance of Main Street. AAA 4 diamond rated.

• Limerock Inn

  phone: +1 207-594-2257
  address: 96 Limerock St
  Turreted Queen Anne house, 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

  address: 190 New County Rd, Thomaston
  In nearby town of Thomaston.

Daytrips include Camden, Belfast or around the beautiful Saint George Peninsula.