There’s no doubt in our minds that you’ll want to spend time exploring Rockland and beyond.
Here are a few of our favorite places to help inspire your extended vacation.
In Rockland
Rockland is not only home to Ladona but also the center of Maine’s lobster fishery. It boasts a vibrant cultural hub, specialty shops and boutiques, and diversity in culinary destinations.
Windjammer Wharf in Rockland.
accommodations
Take a look at our Sail & Stay packages.
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:
Shopping
fourTWELVE – select designers, stylish accessories, and gifts
The Wine Seller – wines, cheeses, and gourmet food
Our Favorite Vendors
Jess's Market – family-owned seafood market
Maine Street Meats – the best cheese around
Museums
Farnsworth Art Museum – home of the Wyeth Family Maine Collection
Just a 10-minute drive from Rockland sits the community of Owls Head, home to the Owls Head Transportation Museum and the Owls Head Lighthouse.
A Bit Farther
Use Rockland as your home base to strike out and explore the surrounding area. Just up the road is the storybook village of Camden while the inland hills offer spectacular hiking. Beyond are a few worthy destinations.
Dining
40 Paper (Camden, ME)
Frog & Turtle Gastro Pub (Westbrook, ME)
Long Grain (Camden, ME)
The Slipway (Thomaston, ME)
Museums
Maine Maritime Museum (Bath, ME)
Penobscot Marine Museum (Searsport, ME)
Day Trips & Islands
We recommend exploring these nearby parks and islands:
Beach Hill
Waterman’s Beach.