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Rockland Maine

Rockland is home to the most windjammers in the US, and is one of the biggest shipping centers of Lobsters in the world. In fact Rockland is the Lobster Capital of the World. Rockland is also host to some of the biggest seaside festivals in Maine; the Maine Lobster Festival, the North Atlantic Blues Festival, The Maine Windjammer Parade, and the Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show.

But Rockland isn’t just about lobster and live music. The town of Rockland has a storied past of boat building and a beautiful historic district featuring sea captains homes that demonstrate the architecture dating back to the late 1700s from Italianate to Greek Revival and Colonial. You will see evidence of Rockland’s names sake, land of rocks, in the granite and limestone throughout the seaside town that has been quarried and shipped to major cities from Maine.

Another must see in Rockland is The Farnsworth Art Museum and Wyeth Center where an impressive collection of Maine art is highlighted including paintings by the three generations of the Wyeth family. The Center for Maine Contemporary Art is another must for art lovers. Lighthouse lovers should visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland to see the largest collection of lighthouse lenses and artifacts.

To get out on the water, The Maine State Ferry Terminal in Rockland offers daily year round service to the islands of North Haven and Vinalhaven, plus seasonal trips to Matinicus Island. Several schooners also depart from Rockland harbor for sightseeing sailing excursions.

Come the holiday season, Rockland transform to a Rockwellian Christmas greeting card. The Rockland Festival of Lights in late November is an especially festive event, the town decorates a lobster trap tree. There is a Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, and Santa arrives by lobster boat. In January, there is a “Pies on Parade” weekend with an Inn to Inn Pie Tour allowing you to visit Rockland’s historic country inns and sample delicious Maine made pies.

Rockland, and neighboring Rockport, are great Maine towns for a vacation or a weekend visit, with lodging in hotels, motel, country inn and seaside resorts.

FEATURED AREA LISTINGS:

Island View Inn - Rockport Inn and Resort
Oceanfront Inn and Resort. Time will slow as you stroll the manicured lawns and garden trails of our 23 hillside acres, overlooking Penobscot Bay and the Ocean. Ocean view heated outdoor pool. Each room with private balcony or deck with ocean vistas. Impeccable AAA 3-Diamond rated rooms, each with its own distinctive decor, comfortable amenities, and stunning view of the bay. Large lobby with fireplaces and cozy seating area, A/C, refrigerators, cable TV. Binoculars in every room, along with hair dryer, iron and board, coffee and tea in the AM. Free local phone calls. King-size beds (with quilts). Some adjoining rooms. Email: info@islandviewinnmaine.com

Schooner Bay Motor Inn - Rockport Inn
Schooner Bay Motor Inn, in the heart of mid-coast Maine, is a short drive to the beautiful harbors of Camden, Rockport, and Rockland. Schooner Bay Motor Inn has the privacy of a hotel with the feel of a bed and breakfast. We have 23 very clean, smoke-free rooms. All are tastefully decorated. We offer a complimentary continental breakfast and free wireless internet. Let Schooner Bay Motor Inn be your home away from home at reasonable rates.
Email: sbmi@sbaymotorinn.com

Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn - Rockport Inn
Oceanfront lodging on 23 hillside acres, overlooking a serene tidal cove at the shores of Penobscot Bay. Watch the sails of schooners from your own personal balcony, swim a few laps in the crystal-clear heated ocean view pool, picnic in privacy at the water's edge or simply relax in your impeccable room. Each AAA rated 3 Diamond room with its own distinctive decor, comfortable amenities, famous ocean view from your large private deck or patio with chairs. Among other amenities: Binoculars in every room, along with hair dryer, iron and board, coffee and tea in the AM. Free local calls. Free wireless internet. Email: info@strawberryhillinn.com

Samoset Resort - Rockport Resort
Cradled between lush green hills and the pristine waters of Penobscot Bay in coastal Maine lies the Samoset Resort, a perfect getaway retreat. In addition to four-diamond dining, newly renovated guestrooms and an oceanside 18-hole championship golf course, the Samoset features a new zero-entry, free form outdoor pool with sweeping views of the Atlantic. Enjoy a soak in the bubbling hot tub. Relax in the soft, inviting seats around the fire pit or stop by Splash for delicious lighter fare and cocktails with friends. The mid-coast area surrounding the Samoset Resort is filled with activities the whole family will enjoy. Email: info@samoset.com

Glen Cove Inn and Suites - Rockport Motel
36 Unit Inn located in picturesque Rockport Maine and just minutes from beautiful Camden and Rockland Harbors. Each room and suite features Air Conditioning, Internet Access, Refrigerators, Cable TV, Private and/or Shared Decks. Enjoy our Ocean Views, Heated Pool, Guest Laundry and Free Continental Breakfast! Easy access to many museums, galleries, shops, restaurants, windjammer cruises, lighthouses and ferry service to local islands. Email: info@glencovemotel.com

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