Guidebook for Rockland and Midcoast Area
City/town information
A gem of a little town in the midcoast of Maine, Rockland offers a variety of activities during your visit. Locals and visitors enjoy spending time at the art galleries, museums, restaurants, and lighthouses.
**note-- please check for hours and openings of each establishment (website/phone/social media) as schedules do change due to season and staffing.
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Rockland
A gem of a little town in the midcoast of Maine, Rockland offers a variety of activities during your visit. Locals and visitors enjoy spending time at the art galleries, museums, restaurants, and lighthouses.
**note-- please check for hours and openings of each establishment (website/phone/social media) as schedules do change due to season and staffing.
A picturesque harbor. Quick visit includes- coffee and sweets from Seafolk, dinner at 18 Central, and gelato from Freya's.
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Rockport
A picturesque harbor. Quick visit includes- coffee and sweets from Seafolk, dinner at 18 Central, and gelato from Freya's.
Take a short drive out to Camden-- 40 Paper Restaurant, Franny's Bistro, Jessie Tobias Design Shop, Long Grain (one of our favorite restaurants), Topo Gallery, DAAC Designs, Camden Hills State Park/Mt. Battie.
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Camden
Take a short drive out to Camden-- 40 Paper Restaurant, Franny's Bistro, Jessie Tobias Design Shop, Long Grain (one of our favorite restaurants), Topo Gallery, DAAC Designs, Camden Hills State Park/Mt. Battie.
Rockland Food Scene
This is one of our favorite places to grab coffee and then take a stroll down to the Rockland Harbor.
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Rock City Cafe
316 Main StThis is one of our favorite places to grab coffee and then take a stroll down to the Rockland Harbor.
North Beacon Oyster
421 Main StA perfect spot downtown to grab seafood.
Need a sushi fix? You will be amazed with Keiko's sushi. We love the omakase. It is a wonderful treat! Reservations hard to come by, so book in advance. They also do takeout - call around 3PM to put in a takeout order - takeout also fills up fast.
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Suzuki's Sushi Bar
419 Main StNeed a sushi fix? You will be amazed with Keiko's sushi. We love the omakase. It is a wonderful treat! Reservations hard to come by, so book in advance. They also do takeout - call around 3PM to put in a takeout order - takeout also fills up fast.
An amazing farm to table experience. Make a reservation. You won't regret it! ** If you cannot get a reservation, show up a touch before 5pm and get in line as they do allow walk-ins.
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Primo Restaurant
2 Main StAn amazing farm to table experience. Make a reservation. You won't regret it! ** If you cannot get a reservation, show up a touch before 5pm and get in line as they do allow walk-ins.
Breakfast and lunch all day. Closed on Tuesdays. An easy walk to a wonderful eatery.
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Home Kitchen Cafe
650 Main StBreakfast and lunch all day. Closed on Tuesdays. An easy walk to a wonderful eatery.
You can take a stroll over to Claws-- our local lobster shack. They offer gluten free options. Try the favorite Rockland Shore Dinner!
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Claws
743 Main StYou can take a stroll over to Claws-- our local lobster shack. They offer gluten free options. Try the favorite Rockland Shore Dinner!
We are lucky to have this donut shop downtown.! They have a great selection of donuts and coffee! On most Sundays they have a surprise breakfast offering.
Ruckus Donuts
377 Main StreetWe are lucky to have this donut shop downtown.! They have a great selection of donuts and coffee! On most Sundays they have a surprise breakfast offering.
Coffee, sweets, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and to-go items
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Atlantic Baking Co.
351 Main StCoffee, sweets, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and to-go items
Popular Italian restaurant with a good happy hour scene. Fresh pasta and handmade pizzas are available.
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Ada's Kitchen
449 Main StPopular Italian restaurant with a good happy hour scene. Fresh pasta and handmade pizzas are available.
Drop in for drinks or for a delicious dinner. The menu changes weekly and focuses on locally sourced ingredients. Do call ahead and make reservations!
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In Good Company
415 Main StDrop in for drinks or for a delicious dinner. The menu changes weekly and focuses on locally sourced ingredients. Do call ahead and make reservations!
Sightseeing
A nice walk (7/8 of a mile) out on the breakwater to see the lighthouse. Dress accordingly-- good walking shoes and a light jacket as it can get breezy!
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Rockland Breakwater Light
A nice walk (7/8 of a mile) out on the breakwater to see the lighthouse. Dress accordingly-- good walking shoes and a light jacket as it can get breezy!
A quick drive for scenic view of the Penobscot Bay. Take a book, a picnic, and a chair or towel (to relax on the rocks).
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Birch Point Beach State Park
459 South Shore DriveA quick drive for scenic view of the Penobscot Bay. Take a book, a picnic, and a chair or towel (to relax on the rocks).
A short drive to a Port Clyde to see the lighthouse featured in the movie Forrest Gump.
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Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum
Marshall Point RoadA short drive to a Port Clyde to see the lighthouse featured in the movie Forrest Gump.
Walk up the to the lighthouse and catch a beautiful view of the Penobscot Bay.
Park stanowy Owl's Head
186 Lighthouse RoadWalk up the to the lighthouse and catch a beautiful view of the Penobscot Bay.
A gallery with collection of American and Maine inspired artwork. The Farnsworth is open year round. Don't forget to check out the Museum Shop.
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Farnsworth Art Museum
16 Museum StA gallery with collection of American and Maine inspired artwork. The Farnsworth is open year round. Don't forget to check out the Museum Shop.
A year round center focusing on contemporary works of art and artists with ties to Maine.
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Center for Maine Contemporary Art (CMCA)
21 Winter StA year round center focusing on contemporary works of art and artists with ties to Maine.
Captain Tyler gives an excellent sailing trip through the waters of the Penobscot Bay. Our extended family enjoyed this excursion immensely during our family reunion.
A Morning in Maine
3 Park DriveCaptain Tyler gives an excellent sailing trip through the waters of the Penobscot Bay. Our extended family enjoyed this excursion immensely during our family reunion.
Community Market
Our local co-op is walking distance! Grab some Maine food products and sample some of the premade items from the cafe inside. You can also find a well stocked wellness area.
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Good Tern Natural Foods Store
750 Main StOur local co-op is walking distance! Grab some Maine food products and sample some of the premade items from the cafe inside. You can also find a well stocked wellness area.
Foodie Options Nearby
You can call ahead to pick up one of their delicious sandwiches or specials of the week. Check their social media pages to find what's available. Takeout only.
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Ancho Honey
6 Wallston RdYou can call ahead to pick up one of their delicious sandwiches or specials of the week. Check their social media pages to find what's available. Takeout only.
Don't miss out eating here when you visit Camden. A very popular spot so we recommend calling in for a reservation or getting there early to grab a communal seat.
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Long Grain
20 Washington StDon't miss out eating here when you visit Camden. A very popular spot so we recommend calling in for a reservation or getting there early to grab a communal seat.
Located in Spruce Head, the menu changes seasonally. Beautiful views of the water from the deck! In the summer they have corn hole available to play and Adirondack chairs to relax in before or after your meal.
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The Causeway Restaurant
5 3rd StreetLocated in Spruce Head, the menu changes seasonally. Beautiful views of the water from the deck! In the summer they have corn hole available to play and Adirondack chairs to relax in before or after your meal.
Located in Camden/reservations encouraged-- a quaint restaurant with wonderful drinks and a menu that has something for everyone.
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Franny's Bistro
55 Chestnut StLocated in Camden/reservations encouraged-- a quaint restaurant with wonderful drinks and a menu that has something for everyone.
Mosaic Restaurant
Tacos, margaritas, and international specials are available here.
Bakery, cafe, deli, wine/beer and grocery items can be found in this quaint little Rockport butcher shop.
Bleecker and Greer
310 Commercial StBakery, cafe, deli, wine/beer and grocery items can be found in this quaint little Rockport butcher shop.
Offers wonderful dinner options and views of the Rockport Harbor. A great date night choice!
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18 Central Oyster Bar & Grill
18 Central StOffers wonderful dinner options and views of the Rockport Harbor. A great date night choice!
An upscale cocktail lounge with views of the Camden Harbor. Beautifully crafted drinks and tasty tapas items are available.
Paper Plane
An upscale cocktail lounge with views of the Camden Harbor. Beautifully crafted drinks and tasty tapas items are available.
Driving north? Hit Dot’s for an excellent selection of soups, sandwiches, specials of the day and dessert options.
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Dots
2457 Atlantic HwyDriving north? Hit Dot’s for an excellent selection of soups, sandwiches, specials of the day and dessert options.
Shopping
A local 'department' store with Maine products and everything else!
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The Grasshopper Shop
400 Main StreetA local 'department' store with Maine products and everything else!
Arctic Tern Books
432 Main StreetA boutique bookstore with a curated selection of books and gifts.
A wonderful shop supporting Maine creators/creatives. Do take some time to browse and find gifts to take back home.
Archipelago: The Island Institute Store
386 Main StA wonderful shop supporting Maine creators/creatives. Do take some time to browse and find gifts to take back home.
daughters
442 Main StreetTrendy store with home wares, clothing, and accessories.
A thoughtfully curated store that sells clothing, art supplies, household items, accessories and shoes.
Black Parrot
328 S Main StA thoughtfully curated store that sells clothing, art supplies, household items, accessories and shoes.
Maine Sport Outfitters
Gear for your outdoor adventures, Maine souvenirs, as well as bike rentals.
Handmade fresh off the block soaps, bath goods, and unique gifts can be found in this lovely shop.
Trillium Soaps Ltd
216 S Main StHandmade fresh off the block soaps, bath goods, and unique gifts can be found in this lovely shop.
Curator Consignment
383 Main StSecond hand/thrifted clothing ranging from the 1930’s to modern day.
Need souvenirs? The Puffins Nest is the spot to find that perfect Rockland t-shirt and lobster themed items.
Puffin's Nest
464 Main StNeed souvenirs? The Puffins Nest is the spot to find that perfect Rockland t-shirt and lobster themed items.
Entertainment
A historic theater which serves as a venue for live music, performances, and movies. Check the website calendar to see what’s showing today.
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Strand Theater
345 Main StA historic theater which serves as a venue for live music, performances, and movies. Check the website calendar to see what’s showing today.