- Our list of the best things to do in Rockland, Maine, features the top 134 nearby activities — including 80 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rockland, ME has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Rockland, ME , followed by 110 popular activities in nearby cities, including Camden, Belfast, Deer Isle, Rockport, Damariscotta, Stonington, Castine, Owls Head, Port Clyde, Vinalhaven, New Harbor, Boothbay Harbor, Lincolnville, Rangeley and Searsport
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The town of Rockland served as a home for American artists George Bellows, William Zorach, and Andrew Wyeth. The Famsworth Art Museum features their work, along with other American contemporary artists.
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It took over 18 years in the late 1800s and 700,000 tons of granite to create the breakwater now known as Rockland Breakwater Light. The original light was placed there in 1902, and visitors can go on volunteer docent led tours.
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Windjammer Wharf - Capt Spear Drive, Rockland, ME
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Buffalohead Sailing Charters has two hour to multiday sails available on their 32-foot vintage wooden gaff sloop. The company specializes in small groups of four people and under, and people can bring their own food and alcohol, or have the company cater the sailing.
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Windjammer Wharf, Rockland, ME 04841
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The Stephen Taber is the oldest sailing vessel in continuous use in the United States. Schooner Stephen Taber Day cruises has four to six day cruises around Maine water on the over 145 year old vessel.
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Visitors can tour the coastal waters of Penobscot Bay with an experienced sailor with Morning In Maine Boat Tour. The guide leads visitors on a sight seeing tour of the coast, while providing tips on how to steer the boat.
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Picking only a few of the main Hollywood releases, the Strand Theater mainly presents independent and art-house movies. It can also host theatre plays, live music performances and other events.
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Thorfin Expeditions has instructors who teach standup paddle boarding, outdoor education, and lead multisport adventures for individuals and as team building exercises. The company also offers new and used paddleboards for sale.
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503 Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841
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Besides the 25 olive oil specialties and the 31 different balsamic vinegars, Fiore Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars also offers accessories and specialty foods.
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The Sail Power and Steam Museum is a unique attraction that provides entertainment for all ages. An educational trip through nautical history features a huge collection of artifacts, photos, and much more. Tours are self-guided or given by the owner.
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With its largest collection of Fresnel lighthouses lenses, the Maine Lighthouse Museum has the most lighthouse artifacts and Coast Guard Memorabilia in America.