Local Attraction
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Attractions:
- Farnsworth Museum: The Farnsworth Art Museum offers a nationally recognized collection of American art in its elegantly appointed galleries. Such great names in 18th- and 19th-century American art history as Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Sully, Thomas Eakins, Eastman Johnson, Fitz Hugh Lane, Frank Benson, Childe Hassam, and Maurice Prendergast are represented in the museum's permanent collection entitled Maine in America.
The museum also houses the nation's second-largest collection of works by premier 20th-century sculptor Louise Nevelson and has opened four new galleries to showcase contemporary art. Its Wyeth Center exclusively features works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth--America's first family of art. - Aldemere Farm: Animal lovers may enjoy a trip to Aldemere Farm to see why Belted Galloways cows are nicknamed "oreo" cows.
- Merryspring Park: Gardening enthusiasts will enjoy a trip to Merryspring Park, a busy, 66-acre nature and horticultural center complete with arboretum.
- Owl's Head Transportation Museum: The Owls Head Transportation Museum has one of the finest collections of pioneer-era aircraft and automobiles in the world. More than 100 historic aircraft, automobiles, bicycles, carriages and engines are on permanent display. The Aircraft Collection contains replicas and originals representing the first century of flight, from Cayley’s unmanned glider (1804) to the legendary Curtiss Jenny of the barnstorming era. An outstanding collection of automobiles spans the late 19th Century and early 20th century, and includes the 1963 Prototype Mustang and a 1935 Stout Scarab (called the world’s first mini-van, one of only six ever made).
- Maine Maritime Museum: Founded in 1962, Maine Maritime Museum collects, preserves and interprets materials relating to the maritime history of Maine.
- General Henry Knox Musem: The home of a revolutionary war hero who served under George Washington.
- Lighthouses: Love lighthouses? Six are local, with another three just an hour's drive away.
We can offer maps and directions to drive to all or help to arrange a scenic
lighthouse tour by air or boat. Rockland is also home to the largest and
most significant collection of lighthouse lenses and artifacts in the United
States so a vist to the Maine
Lighthouse Museum is a year round "must do" when visiting
the area.
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Activities:
- Golf: If a vacation isn't a vacation without golf, tee off at the Samoset Resort, named the seventh most beautiful course by Golf Magazine in 1995, or reserve your tee time at Rockland Golf Club, Goose River Golf Course, or Northport Golf Club.
- Kayaking: In the summer, rent a sea kayak or take a schooner cruise.
- Sailing: Several day sails leave from Rockland Harbor, including the Morning In Maine and the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman, or plan a longer sail on one of the Maine Windjammer Cruises, such as the J. E. Riggin.
- Ferry Rides: Leave a day for a ferry ride on the Monhegan Boat Line to beautiful Monhegan Island, or travel to the islands of Vinalhaven, North
Haven, or Matinicus. Hop aboard an authentic downeast lobster boat and experience
firsthand the life of a lobsterman with Captain
Jack Lobster Boat Cruises or enjoy a lighthouse tour or sport fishing
aboard Big A Charters.
- Biking: Don't want to get your feet wet? Rent a bike at Bikesenjava and take a bike tour of the St. George River Watershed
- Hiking: hike Mt. Battie State Park, walk the Rockland breakwater, or Rockland's Harbor Trail.
- Train Ride: Hop on a train for a tour of the midcoast by rail, on the Maine Eastern Railroad.
- Carriage Rides: through downtown Rockland with the St. George Carriage Company
- Fishing: The Georges River Outfitters will set you up with gear, guide, and bait.
- Parasailing: The more adventurous might opt for a parasail ride courtesy of Extreme Water Sports.
- Ski Area: If there's snow on the ground, bundle up and head for the Camden Snow Bowl, the only ski slope in the country commanding a view of the Atlantic Ocean and
the 'thousand' islands of Penobscot Bay. While you're there, take a run down
the same toboggan chute that the national champions train on!
- Bird Watching
- Fairs/Festivals: Schooner Days and the North Atlantic Blues Festival draws blues fans and acts from all over, while lobster lovers won't want to
miss the five-day long Maine
Lobster Festival held the first weekend in August in Rockland,
lobster capital of the world! The newest addition to Rockland's festivals,
the Maine Boats
and Habor Show, has already become another "don't miss" for
an August visit. Union, Maine, is home to the annual Maine Antiques Festival
as well as the Union Fair & Blueberry Festival, both held in August each
year. Labor Day weekend in Camden hosts the largest single gathering of windjammers
at the Windjammer Weekend and back to Rockland Harbor in Mid-September for
the Habor Festival. The festival season officially concludes Thanksgiving
weekend with the Festival of Lights where you can geta jump start on your
holiday shopping, visit Santa, and tour all the historic inns decked out
in their holiday best!
Check with the Rockland-Thomaston or Camden Chamber
of Commerce for dates and details on these and other scheduled local events
-- and some great places to stop along the way for a quick bite, or a gourmet
meal.
- Restaurants: Of course seafood is on almost every "must eat" list, but local restaurants boast more than just the catch of the day. With
tempting selections from Moroccan to Mediterranean fare, Amalfi's and Cafe
Miranda are repeat favorites for many of our guests, as is Primo
Restaurant, owned and operated by award-winning chef Melissa Kelley
and baker/pastry chef Price Kushner. All three restaurants have been featured
in Gourmet Getaways and other regional publications, and reservations are usually
necessary.
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