Around Rockland, Maine

Accommodations

• 250 Main Hotel— small, exclusive boutique hotel

• Camden Premier Inns— 14 distinctive inns located in nearby Camden

• Rockland Harbor Hotel— overlooks the harbor (and our boats!), recently renovated, clean, reasonable, great location

• Samoset Resort— just outside Rockland on the water’s edge, offers golf, tennis, pool, gym, and multiple dining options

• Trade Winds Inn — reasonable rates and a block from our wharf

The following small, independently owned B&Bs are all within walking distance to the Ladona:

• The Granite Inn

• The Berry Manor

• The Limerock Inn

• The Lindsey Guest House

Dining

Rockland has a well-deserved reputation as a foodie’s paradise. There is something for everyone, from the James Beard award-winning Primo to traditional lobster shacks. Here are some of our favorite and unique spots:

• Ada’s Kitchen

• Claws

• In Good Company

• North Beacon Oyster

• Sammy’s Deluxe

• Rockland Café

• Rustica Cucina Italiana

• Suzuki's Sushi Bar

• 13 Oak

Shopping

• Fiore Olive Oils & Vinegars

• The Wine Seller— wines, cheeses, and gourmet food

• Black Parrot

• The Grasshopper Shop

Our Favorite Vendors

• Ragged Coast Chocolates

• Jess’s Market— family-owned seafood market

• Bleecker & Greer— the best cheese around

• North Haven Oyster Co.

• Rock City Coffee

Museums

• Center for Maine Contemporary Art

• Farnsworth Art Museum— home of the Wyeth Family Maine Collection

• Maine Lighthouse Museum

• Owls Head Transportation Museum

• Project Puffin Visitor Center

• Sail, Power & Steam Museum