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26 Best and Fun Things To Do In Rockland, Maine


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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)

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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)

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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)

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Credit: JR P, License, Flickr

Location: 5 Laurel Street Rockland ME

21. Friends of Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge

4.3 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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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)

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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)

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Credit: William Smith, Google Maps

17. The Island Institute

4.3 ★★★★☆ (17 reviews)

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Location: 386 Main Street #3345 Rockland ME

Tel:  207 594 9209

Web Address:   http://islandinstitute.org/

16. Chickawaukie Pond

4.3 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

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15. Johnson Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (27 reviews)

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Credit: Katherine Marchessault, Google Maps

Location: Rockland ME

14. Buoy Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (34 reviews)

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Location: 3 Park Dr Rockland ME

Web Address:   https://rocklandmaine.gov/mec-category/parks-recreation-committee/

13. Snow Marine Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (52 reviews)

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Credit: Katherine Marchessault, Google Maps

Location: Mechanic Street Rockland ME

12. Bald Mountain Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ (78 reviews)

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Location: 325 Barnestown Road Camden ME

Tel:  207 236 7091

Web Address:   http://coastalmountains.org/

11. Langlais Sculpture Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (80 reviews)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Location: 1 Park Dr Rockland ME

Tel:  207 594 3301

Web Address:   http://mainelighthousemuseum.org/

2. Harbor Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (611 reviews)

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Location: 1 Pleasant Street Rockland ME

1. Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

4.8 ★★★★★ (887 reviews)

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Location: 44 104031  69 077487 Rockland ME

Tel:  207 594 4174

Web Address:   http://rocklandharborlights.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Rockland, Maine! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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