Located in the U.S. state of Maine, this coastal city has a lot to offer its visitors. It is a popular vacation spot, with more and more tourists visiting it every year.
Rockland has a rich history in the lobster industry, which is still celebrated annually at the Maine Lobster Festival. Here, visitors can wander among stalls and buy some delicious food or local handicrafts.
Additionally, if you’re a lover of the arts, why not stop by the Farnsworth Art Museum? The museum focuses specifically on art made by the Wyeth Family and is located inside a beautiful old building.
Find more fun things to do in Rockland, Maine, in our list below
The 26 Most Popular Things To Do In Rockland, Maine
26. Oyster River Bog Trail Head
3.0
(1 review)Location: Rockland ME
Tel: 207 594 5166
Web Address: http://georgesriver.org/
25. Whitehead Light
5.0
(1 review)Location: Muscle Ridge Channel Muscle Ridge Islands ME
Tel: 207 200 7957
Web Address: http://whiteheadlightstation.org/
24. Farnsworth Homestead
5.0
(2 reviews)Credit: Cervin Robinson, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 21 Elm Street Rockland ME
Tel: 207 596 6457
Web Address: http://farnsworthmuseum.org/
23. Clarke Gallery
5.0
(2 reviews)Credit: Clarke Gallery, Google Maps
Location: 338 Main Street Rockland ME
Tel: 207 466 9325
Web Address: http://clarkegallery.com/
22. Rockland Harbor Trail
4.4
(7 reviews)Location: 5 Laurel Street Rockland ME
21. Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge
4.3
(9 reviews)Credit: Kristopher Whipker, Google Maps
Location: 9 Water Street Rockland ME
Tel: 207 594 0600- -5
Web Address: https://mainecoastislands.org/
20. Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
4.7
(9 reviews)Credit: Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Google Maps
Location: 9 Water Street Rockland ME
Tel: 207 594 0600
Web Address: https://fws.gov/refuge/maine_coastal_islands/
19. Thomaston Historical Society
4.7
(10 reviews)Location: 80 Knox Street Thomaston ME
Tel: 207 354 2295
Web Address: https://thomastonhistoricalsociety.com/
18. Crawford Pond
4.5
(12 reviews)Credit: William Smith, Google Maps
17. The Island Institute
4.3
(17 reviews)Credit: License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 386 Main Street #3345 Rockland ME
Tel: 207 594 9209
Web Address: http://islandinstitute.org/
16. Chickawaukie Pond
4.3
(18 reviews)Credit: Paul VanDerWerf, License, Wikimedia commons
15. Johnson Memorial Park
4.4
(27 reviews)Credit: Katherine Marchessault, Google Maps
Location: Rockland ME
14. Buoy Park
4.5
(34 reviews)Credit: Kent Boardman, Google Maps
Location: 3 Park Dr Rockland ME
Web Address: https://rocklandmaine.gov/mec-category/parks-recreation-committee/
13. Snow Marine Park
4.7
(52 reviews)Credit: Katherine Marchessault, Google Maps
Location: Mechanic Street Rockland ME
12. Bald Mountain Preserve
4.9
(78 reviews)Credit: Christa Walter, Google Maps
Location: 325 Barnestown Road Camden ME
Tel: 207 236 7091
Web Address: http://coastalmountains.org/
11. Langlais Sculpture Preserve
4.6
(80 reviews)Credit: Bea Auxtova, Google Maps
Location: 576 River Road Cushing ME
Tel: 207 594 5166
Web Address: http://georgesriver.org/langlais-sculpture-preserve/
10. Knox Museum – Montpelier
4.6
(96 reviews)Credit: Karen Soule, Google Maps
Location: 30 High Street Thomaston ME
Tel: 207 354 8062
Web Address: http://knoxmuseum.org/
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9. Georges River Land Trust
4.3
(3 reviews)Location: 8 N Main Street Rockland ME
Tel: 207 594 5166
Web Address: https://georgesriver.org/
8. Project Puffin Visitor Center
4.9
(38 reviews)Credit: Project Puffin Visitor Center, Google Maps
Location: 311 Main Street Rockland ME
Tel: 207 596 5566
Web Address: http://projectpuffin.audubon.org/visit-us/project-puffin-visitor-center
7. Sail Power & Steam Museum
4.6
(72 reviews)Location: 75 Mechanic Street Rockland ME
Tel: 207 596 0200
Web Address: http://sailpowersteammuseum.org/
6. Center for Maine Contemporary Art
4.6
(96 reviews)Location: 21 Winter Street Rockland ME
Tel: 207 701 5005
Web Address: https://cmcanow.org/
5. Farnsworth Art Museum
4.7
(118 reviews)Credit: Crispins C. Crispian, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 16 Museum Street Rockland ME
Tel: 207 596 6457
Web Address: http://farnsworthmuseum.org/
4. The Coastal Children’s Museum
4.6
(124 reviews)Credit: The Coastal Children’s Museum, Google Maps
Location: 75 Mechanic Street Rockland ME
Tel: 207 596 0300
Web Address: http://coastalchildrensmuseum.org/
3. Maine Lighthouse Museum
4.6
(192 reviews)Location: 1 Park Dr Rockland ME
Tel: 207 594 3301
Web Address: http://mainelighthousemuseum.org/
2. Harbor Park
4.6
(611 reviews)Credit: Paul VanDerWerf, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 1 Pleasant Street Rockland ME
1. Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse
4.8
(887 reviews)Credit: Ken Lund, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 44 104031 69 077487 Rockland ME
Tel: 207 594 4174
Web Address: http://rocklandharborlights.org/
Final Words:
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